Stuttgart vs Leipzig Prediction & Betting Tips - Bundesliga

Prediction published on 27/01/2024, 01:01  by Sridhar in Bundesliga Predictions

With the top-four race getting closer, Stuttgart and Leipzig will look to revive their campaign as they get ready for the weekend meeting. This Bundesliga matchday 19 will be played at the MHPArena in Stuttgart on Saturday. Ahead of this round, the hosts are 3rd with 34 points while the visitors are 4th with 33 points. The challenge for both teams is that they are in the middle of a tight battle for the third and fourth spots, as Borussia Dortmund are right behind in fifth place. Stuttgart were beaten 1-0 by Bochum in their last matchday. That was their third defeat in their last four league games, with only a 3-0 win over Augsburg being the exception. It is much better at home though, as Stuttgart have won seven of their nine league matches here this season with only one defeat.

Leipzig are only ahead of Dortmund because of goal difference. That puts the onus on the visitors to improve their recent form or risk losing that top-four spot. They are coming off a 3-2 loss to Bayer Leverkusen which was their second defeat in a row. In fact, they have won only a single point across their last three league games. They remain one of the free-scoring teams of the division, as their tally of 40 goals is bettered only by the top-two sides so far. The challenge is to improve their away form as well, where Leipzig have struggled for impact. They won just once across their last four league trips, drawing once and losing two games.