Luis Torres
Dailysports's expert
One of the fixtures of the final round of the German championship will take place on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the Red Bull Arena, where local side Leipzig will host Stuttgart. Let’s take a look at a bet on the winner in this encounter.
Leipzig
Leipzig approaches this upcoming match in less than ideal spirits. The team hasn’t managed a win in its last four outings, recording three draws and suffering a heavy 0-4 defeat to Eintracht. Their most recent match against Werder ended in a goalless draw, causing Leipzig to drop to seventh place in the league table. This result officially ended their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League next season.
The disappointment wasn’t limited to the domestic league—Leipzig’s European campaign was also lackluster. In the Champions League, Leipzig picked up just 3 points and ranked 32nd among all participants. Now the club must battle at least for a spot in the Europa League, making a win in the upcoming match absolutely crucial.
But victory will be anything but straightforward. Leipzig faces Stuttgart, who have become a real thorn in their side of late. Leipzig has lost each of their last three head-to-head meetings against Stuttgart, so this clash promises to be a tough test. The team will have to give everything to avoid finishing the season without European football altogether.
Stuttgart
Stuttgart has already lost their shot at European competition next season. Although the team spent much of the campaign in the upper reaches of the table and looked confident in the Champions League, a run of poor results in the league saw them slip out of contention. Rivals capitalized, and Stuttgart ultimately found themselves outside the European zone.
In the last two rounds, the team did pick up six points—winning 1-0 away at St. Pauli and thrashing Augsburg 4-0 at home. That ended a frustrating streak of three consecutive matches without a win. However, with nothing left to play for, the upcoming clash with Leipzig holds no real significance for Stuttgart in terms of the standings.
As for the head-to-head record, Stuttgart has been confident in recent meetings—winning each of the last three encounters with Leipzig. However, it’s been a different story on the road: in their last six away games against Leipzig, Stuttgart has lost every time.
Interesting facts and head-to-head stats
- Leipzig are winless in their last 4 matches.
- Stuttgart are unbeaten in 3 of their last 4 matches.
- Stuttgart have won 3 of the last 4 head-to-head meetings.
- Both teams have scored in the last 6 head-to-head matches.
Probable lineups
- Leipzig: Gulacsi, Nedelcovic, Lukeba, Bitshiabu, Orban, Nusa, Vermeeren, Seiwald, Simons, Sesko, Openda.
- Stuttgart: Nübel, Stenzel, Elc, Mittelstädt, Chabot, Bruun Larsen, Karazor, Leveling, Rieder, Führich, Undav.
Leipzig vs Stuttgart match prediction
Given Leipzig’s motivation in the table and the fact they’re playing at home—where Stuttgart have lost six straight times—the hosts look like clear favorites in this one. Leipzig are under pressure to win to keep their Europa League hopes alive, while Stuttgart have nothing left to play for. Despite recent head-to-head setbacks, this is the perfect moment for Leipzig to break the streak and claim a vital three points. My pick for this match is a Leipzig win at odds of 2.07.
