Stuttgart vs Leipzig Prediction

🔊 Will the clash be rich in goals scored? One of the main matches of the 17th round of the Bundesliga will be the confrontation between Stuttgart and Leipzig. Both teams have optimal lineups, which promises mutually inventive attacking football. Often, opponents delight with "high-scoring" outcomes. The attack surpasses the defense. Therefore, the meeting at the "MHP" arena may continue this trend.

📊 HEAD-TO-HEAD

The last encounter delighted with goals: Stuttgart won 5:2. The average total of the last 5 head-to-head matches is 4 goals.

🔴 STUTTGART

In recent matches, Stuttgart's players gradually returned to optimal form. Coming back from the break resulted in a victory over Augsburg with a score of 1:0. Before the New Year, there was a sensational slip-up against St. Pauli (0:1). But before that, they managed to defeat Heidenheim (3:1), Union (3:2), and Young Boys (5:1). It is quite likely that the "Swabians" will try to take the initiative. On average, they have 59.3% possession this season. Since RB often plays in a counter-attacking manner, Demirovic and company can act from a position of strength. A significant event for the hosts is the return of Undav. With him, the attack should become even more versatile and effective. In 16 rounds, the hosts have already scored 30 goals (5th in the Bundesliga). But the defense risks facing problems - few can handle Leipzig's counterattacks.

⚪ LEIPZIG

Rose's team has passed through a crisis, continuing their fight for a place in the top three. The start of the season was phenomenal in terms of defense, but closer to winter, the team lost all its magic. The defense worked quite poorly even in the recent match against Werder (4:2). Before the New Year, there was a defeat by Bayern with a score of (1:5). We believe that the away game in Stuttgart will not be easy for RB, but the visitors have a substantial system of counterbalances. This is due to the clearing of their injury list. Simons has returned and already scored a double. Besides the Dutchman, they have such excellent forwards as Sesko and Openda. We assume that the visitors will confidently find open spaces on the opponent's half, systematically creating chances. The finishing is in perfect order: according to advanced xG statistics, Leipzig has scored 5.3 goals more than expected.

⚽️ GOALS PREDICTION

The teams meeting have quite a large attacking potential. Stuttgart creates an average of 2.94 goal-scoring situations at the opponent's goal. In a home game against Leipzig, this value can realistically be at least repeated. Especially with Undav's return. RB, having returned to an optimal lineup, is also capable of delighting with plenty of goal-scoring moments: currently averaging 2.81. In this situation, it makes sense to pay attention to the average total of matches involving each team. Stuttgart has 3.43 goals, Leipzig - 3.13. Our editorial team expects a considerable number of goals from this meeting. It's sensible to take total over 2.5 goals.

🚩 CORNER PREDICTION

The opponents perfectly match each other's playing philosophies. Stuttgart likes to hold possession, while for Leipzig it is normal to retreat to their half in search of counterattacks. This approach is ideal for creating set-piece situations. On average, the "Swabians" play out 5.69 corners per game. Leipzig's figure is much more modest - about 4 per match. But it is necessary to evaluate the team's front line: it is tall and agile. Playing the standard card in the upcoming meeting will be logical. Overall, we expect a lot of corners from this confrontation. We focus on total corners over 8.5.

📝 EDITORIAL PREDICTION

Bookmakers consider Stuttgart favorites. This is due to the home field factor. However, in terms of gameplay, both opponents are equally good. In terms of individual qualities, Leipzig even has an advantage - players of Simons' caliber are not present at "Swabians". Nevertheless, the game should be under the control of the hosts. Leipzig will skillfully find counterattacks, which in total promises a large number of chances and goals scored. We assume that this confrontation will end with a score of 2:2. Our editorial team finds it appropriate to bet on total over 2.5 goals.