VfB Stuttgart faces RB Leipzig on Sunday in a crucial Bundesliga matchday 26. This clash is vital for both teams' European qualification. VfB Stuttgart has already played 42 competitive matches this season, while Leipzig is at just 30. This difference in workload could impact the game. Last season, Stuttgart ensured Leipzig did not qualify for Europe by winning their last match 3-2. Stuttgart also defeated Leipzig 3-1 in the DFB-Pokal semi-finals. Currently, both teams are nearly equal in the standings, with Stuttgart in fourth place with 47 points, and Leipzig in fifth. Both have 14 wins, five draws, and six losses. The upcoming match could be decisive for Champions League qualification, as both teams are vying for a spot in the elite competition. Coach Sebastian Hoeneß emphasizes that the high workload is a reward for the club's successful efforts.