Bayern Munich welcome Stuttgart to the Allianz Arena on Sunday afternoon for a vital Bundesliga clash for both sides.
Bayern are desperate for three points as they continue to chase down the leaders Borussia Dortmund, who remain six points ahead with just 16 games to play.
Niko Kovac's side have been under pressure since the beginning of the campaign and find themselves in usual territory having captured the title with relative ease the past six seasons.
Stuttgart require three points for very different reasons as they have struggled for consistency all campaign, leaving them just three points above the dreaded drop zone.