The Matchday 34 Bundesliga clash between Leipzig and Stuttgart will take place on May 17 at the Red Bull Arena. Leipzig vs. Stuttgart: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Leipzig
In the previous round, the team played out a goalless draw away to Werder Bremen. Leipzig has been unable to secure a win in their last four Bundesliga matches (3 draws, 1 loss), equaling their longest winless streak in the current championship. However, it's worth noting that the team kept a clean sheet for the first time in their last seven matches in this tournament. In the standings, Zsolt Lőw's side has dropped to 7th place and lost the chance to compete for the Champions League.
- At home, the club has scored at least two goals in 8 of the last 10 Bundesliga matches.
- Both teams scored in 9 of Leipzig's last 11 home games in the championship.
- The team has not lost in 9 of their last 10 home matches in this tournament (5 wins, 4 draws).
Predicted lineup for Leipzig (4-4-2)
Péter Gulácsi – Lukas Klostermann, Costa Nedelkovic, Castello Lukeba, El Chadaille Bitshiabu – Arthur Vermeeren, Christoph Baumgartner, Nicolas Seiwald, Xavi Simons – Benjamin Šeško, Lois Openda.
Defender Benjamin Henrichs and midfielder Xaver Schlager are injured. Defender Lukas Klostermann is suspended.
Stuttgart
Sebastian Hoeneß's side, after a three-match winless streak (1 draw, 2 losses), secured two consecutive victories against St. Pauli (1-0) and Augsburg (4-0). Notably, for the first time in the 2024/25 Bundesliga, Stuttgart did not concede in two consecutive matches. The club has conceded 51 goals, with only Werder Bremen (56) having a worse record among the top half of the table. The team will not rise above 7th place in the standings.
- Stuttgart has not conceded more than one goal in 5 of their last 7 championship matches.
- Sebastian Hoeneß's side has not lost in 6 of their last 7 away Bundesliga matches (3 wins, 3 draws).
- The team has scored in 5 consecutive head-to-head matches in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Stuttgart (4-4-2)
Alexander Nübel – Jeff Chabot, Maximilian Mittelstädt, Finn Ehlert, Pascal Stenzel – Chris Führich, Atakan Karazor, Angelo Stiller, Jamie Leweling – Deniz Undav, Nick Woltemade.
Referee
Daniel Siebert (Germany)
Matches – 16 (Bundesliga, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 75;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.7;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 24;
Penalties – 25%.
Leipzig vs. Stuttgart: Match Prediction
In the upcoming game, only Zsolt Lőw's side has tournament motivation. However, even a win does not guarantee Leipzig a place in European competitions: the team's goal difference is worse than that of their competitors. Nevertheless, the club's main task is to secure three points. At home, Leipzig has not lost in 9 of their last 10 Bundesliga matches, winning 5. Their head-to-head record against Stuttgart at the Red Bull Arena is even better, with all 6 encounters in the championship won.
However, Sebastian Hoeneß's side is not in the best form: in their last 12 league matches, the club has only managed to defeat three teams from the lower half of the table. Additionally, in the upcoming game, the head coach may rest key players ahead of the upcoming German Cup final.
Leipzig has had a disappointing season, but the team should rally for this final and decisive match. My prediction: Leipzig to Win
