- Since Christian Gross took over at Stuttgart, they have been better than Bayern Munich. In his 16 games in charge, VfB have won 38 points - two more than Bayern in this period.
- Stuttgart have won their last five games - currently the longest unbeaten run in the league. On the other hand, Bochum are without a win in nine games - no team has gone longer.
- Bochum are without a win in their last seven Bundesliga games against Stuttgart. Their last win was in May 2005.
- Stuttgart have scored at least once in every game since Gross took charge.
- Only Hannover have conceded more goals than Bochum (56).
- VfL have scored no more than once in 10 of their last 12 games.
