What we're looking at here is a feisty confrontation between VfB Stuttgart and Borussia M'gladbach, folks. Well, wait a minute, I've been warned not to start with "folks". My mistake.
VfB Stuttgart boasts a performance with teeth, sporting a superior regular-season record of 22 wins to Borussia's 7. Notably in recent results, Stuttgart managed to overpower FC Bayern München and hold their ground against Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
Adding fuel to the VfB Stuttgart firestorm is Deniz Undav, a genuine showstopper with his 2 goals and 6 shots on goal. Maximilian Mittelstädt and Angelo Stiller don't disappoint either, delivering consistently accurate passes.
The masked man behind the net, Goalkeeper Alexander Nübel, also deserves kudos with his decent 7.00 rating and 7 saves.
Borussia M'gladbach, however, seems to be having a bit of trouble shaking off the mid-size sedan vibe. The recent results spell out a series of draws and a couple of ground-out losses. They do have a weapon in their artillery though. Robin Hack with 5 goals, may be their redemption card.
In the goalie district, Moritz Nicolas is the standout with a solid 7.43 rating and 16 saves, while Jonas Omlin holds a 7.00 rating.
Interestingly, these two teams faced off recently, ending in VfB Stuttgart's favor. Not saying history will repeat itself, but that's a fact.
Considering all the factors, turns out it's not a brain teaser. If I were a betting man, and I'm not saying I am, but if I were...
Albert’s Prediction: VfB Stuttgart by 2