By Michael Kryschak@michaelkryschak

Confirmed "Topspiel" lineups: VfB Stuttgart vs. Werder Bremen

Check out the confirmed lineups for the Bundesliga "Topspiel" of matchday 9 in the Bundesliga between VfB Stuttgart and Werder Bremen.

VfB Stuttgart flag.	Photo: Christian Kaspar-Bartke / Getty Images.

A thrilling encounter awaits in the Bundesliga's Matchday 9 Topspiel, as VfB Stuttgart welcome Werder Bremen to the MHP Arena.

The two sides have been evenly matched in recent meetings, with both claiming three victories in their last nine encounters , alongside three draws. However, the league table tells a different story: Bremen currently sit fifth, while Stuttgart find themselves down in 13th place. Can the hosts close the gap, or will Werder continue their strong campaign?

With just under an hour remaining until kick-off, here are the confirmed starting lineups for both sides:

Confirmed Topspiel lineups: VfB Stuttgart vs. Werder Bremen

VfB Stuttgart (4-2-3-1):

Seimen - Jaquez, Hendriks, Chabot, Mittelstädt - Prömel, Spalt - Leweling, El Khannouss, Führich - Undav

Werder Bremen (4-3-3):

Hein - Arthur, Pieper, Friedl, Deman - Reis, Lynen, Regeer - Dinkçi, Füllkrug, Grüll