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VfB Stuttgart faces a DFB Cup challenge against in-form VfL Bochum!
VfB Stuttgart meets VfL Bochum in the DFB Cup today. After a strong comeback, Stuttgart wants victory.
VfB Stuttgart faces a DFB Cup challenge against in-form VfL Bochum!
On December 3, 2025, VfB Stuttgart will face VfL Bochum in the DFB Cup. This duel in Bochum's Ruhrstadion could be crucial for both teams, especially VfB, who are looking for redemption after a bitter defeat against Hamburg. Around the chest ring reports that Stuttgart are gradually getting back into form after a tense start to the season after struggling against Braunschweig in the first round.
With the change of coach at Bochum, the situation for the club has improved significantly. Uwe Rösler took the helm and took the team to 12th place, which is a small ray of hope given last season's relegation. There are even those who claim that Bochum have performed almost like a team from the top half of the table in their previous games under Rösler. With 13 points out of 16 possible under his leadership and a recent 3-0 away win against Greuther Fürth, Bochum comes into this game optimistically. Loud Yahoo Sports The team is in good shape and is presenting itself as a serious opponent for the Swabians.
The personnel situation
The personnel problems at Stuttgart, however, remain critical. With Ermedin Demirovic and Dan-Axel Zagadou, both of whom will be out for a long time, the team is relying on Fabian Bredlow in goal to gain match practice. Luca Jaquez is also out until the end of the year with a serious muscle injury. Tiago Tomás and Chris Führich are questionable, while Karazor could replace Chema in the starting XI to give the defense more stability.
Although Bochum has no new injury concerns, the situation remains tense as the team news also states that Kevin Vogt will not be able to take part in the action until March. But the return of Ibrahim Sissoko and Matus Bero is imminent, which increases the options for Rösler. For the game against Stuttgart, a 4-2-3-1 formation with Horn in goal is expected, while Stuttgart could play with a 3-4-3 formation.