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Can stuttering Stuttgart put a stop to Sevilla's perfect start?

Stuttgart

Aliaksandr Hleb missed the draw away to Urziceni but is back in the side, while Martin Lanig remains a long-term absentee for the hosts.

Probable Starting XI (4-4-2): Lehmann; Magnin, Boulahrouz, Tasci, Celozzi; Trasch, Kuzmanovic, Hitzlsperger, Hleb; Cacau, Schieber.

Sevilla

Andres Palop will not travel so Javi Varas will continue to deputise. Sebastien Squillaci and Luis Fabiano are back in contention after missing the defeat to Depor. Konko and Renato are out after picking up knocks at the weekend.

Probable Starting XI (4-4-2): Varas; Sergio Sanchez, Squillaci, Dragutinovic, Adriano; Capel, Zokora, Perotti, Navas; Fabiano, Negredo.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Stuttgart

On-loan Barca midfielder Aliaksandr Hleb may have what it takes to give the hosts that little bit of magic to grab a much needed three points.

RECENT FORM

Stuttgart

Oct 17 Stuttgart 1-2 Schalke 04 (Bundesliga)

Oct 4 Stuttgart 0-2 Werder Bremen (Bundesliga)

Sept 29 Unirea Urziceni 1-1 Stuttgart (UEFA Champions League)

Sept 26 Eintracht Frankfurt 0-3 Stuttgart (Bundesliga)

Sept 23 Lubeck 1-3 Stuttgart (DFB Pokal) (a.e.t.)

Sevilla

After a rest at the weekend Luis Fabiano returns to the team no doubt looking to demonstrate the ability that has made him one of the most in-demand strikers in European football at present.

RECENT FORM

Oct 17 Deportivo La Coruna 1-0 Sevilla (La Liga)

Oct 4 Sevilla 2-1 Real Madrid (La Liga)

Sep 29 Rangers 1-4 Sevilla (UEFA Champions League)

Sep 26 Athletic Bilbao 0-4 Sevilla (La Liga)

Sep 22 Sevilla 2-0 Real Mallorca (La Liga)



PREDICTION

The visitors will be keen to get a victory here, which would virtually guarantee their place in the next round. Although the hosts will pose a stern test, Sevilla should edge it on sheer attacking quality.

Stuttgart 1-2 Sevilla

Paul Madden, Goal.com