Stuttgart and Atalanta are set to clash in an exciting Champions League match at the MHPArena on Wednesday.
Stuttgart, making their return to the elite European competition after a decade, have been impressive, securing a notable 1-0 away victory against Juventus in Matchday Three.
Europa League champions Atalanta have also been in good form, remaining undefeated in the Champions League and performing well in their domestic league.
Team news
El Bilal Toure, who scored the winning goal for Stuttgart against Juventus, is eligible to play despite being on loan from Atalanta.
Stuttgart will be missing Jeff Chabot, Yannik Keitel, Luca Raimund, and Dan-Axel Zagadou due to injuries, but defender Leonidas Stergiou could return after a recent back problem.
Atalanta will be without long-term absentees Gianluca Scamacca and Giorgio Scalvini, but Marco Brescianini may have a more significant role after returning from a thigh injury.
The stats
Stuttgart have lost only one of their last nine matches and have been unbeaten at home for over a year.
The victory against Juventus was Stuttgart's first Champions League win since 2009.
Stuttgart have scored and conceded in all six of their home matches this season.
Atalanta are unbeaten in eight matches and are the top scorers in Serie A.
Atalanta are undefeated in the Champions League this season but have had mixed results in their last 11 matches.
Prediction
Both teams are in good form, making it hard to predict a winner. However, goals are expected as both teams have been scoring consistently.
Stuttgart have been scoring in all their European matches, while Atalanta have been potent in front of goal in Serie A. Expect an exciting match with goals from both sides.