With both Stuttgart and Mainz 05 strugging to maintain good defensive recorods this season, there is sure to be fireworks when the two sides face each other in the Bundesliga this Saturday.

Coming into the match on the back of extended winterpause, Mainz will be looking for a change of fortunes following a winless run of 4 matches (0-1-3) before the break and will be looking to capitalize on Stuttgart's inconsistency of late. Adding to the hosts woes, left-back Borna Sosa is an injury doubt, leaving them without a key attacking outlet.

Neither side can boast a strong record at the back, leading many to predict an open affair which could end in a draw.

Bruno Labbadia makes his return for a second spell at Stuttgart boss, look to make good of his home court advantage and continue the fine form established by interim manager Michael Wimmer, having won each of his home games while in charge. He is also looking to achieve a record unseen since his first spell as manager in 2012, 4 consecutive home victories.

Stuttgart currently sit in the relegation play-off zone, while Mainz have struggled away from the Rhine despite their impressive overall record.

Follow all the action and updates as the two squads battle it out for the win on Saturday at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Stuttgart.