Stuttgart vs Augsburg: Predictions, Team News, and Lineups

In an exciting Bundesliga matchup, Stuttgart will face Augsburg at the MHPArena on Sunday. This clash is crucial for both teams, affecting their standings in the league. Stuttgart, currently in fourth place, has amassed 18 points from nine matches. However, their recent performance includes a setback, suffering a 3-1 loss to RB Leipzig on November 1. In contrast, Augsburg sits 14th, having only seven points and coming off a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Borussia Dortmund on October 1.

Match Preview: Stuttgart vs. Augsburg

Stuttgart’s recent match with Leipzig highlighted some weaknesses. They registered their joint second-fewest shots on target this season, only four in total. Despite this loss, Stuttgart has managed to score in each of their last 16 domestic matches. The defeat against Leipzig ended a streak of five consecutive victories in Bundesliga, yet they remain strong, winning five of their last seven outings across all competitions.

Coach Sebastian Hoeness has developed a solid defense, with Stuttgart conceding only one goal at home this season. They achieved four clean sheets in their last seven games, including a 2-0 victory over Feyenoord in the Europa League. Stuttgart boasts an impressive home record, winning all six matches in the current season and scoring at least two goals in five of those encounters.

Augsburg, meanwhile, is encountering significant struggles. Following their loss to Dortmund, they have now faced three consecutive defeats and are winless in their last four games. During their last outing, their offensive struggles were evident, as they only created a mere 0.32 expected goals (xG) and managed just three shots on target. This is part of a troubling trend, as they have failed to score in seven of their last nine matches across all competitions and have gone without a clean sheet in ten games.

Historically, Augsburg has struggled against Stuttgart. They have not secured a victory in the last eight encounters, losing five consecutively without scoring a goal. Their away form is also concerning; although they started the season with two wins, they have now lost two and drawn one of their most recent away games.

Team News: Stuttgart

• Ermedin Demirovic remains sidelined, placing the scoring responsibilities on Deniz Undav.
• Angelo Stiller has performed well in midfield, supported by Atakan Karazor.
• Goalkeeper Alexander Nubel is expected to have strong defensive backing from Finn Jeltsch and Ramon Hendriks.

Team News: Augsburg

• Defender Jeffrey Gouweleeuw is a doubt due to a knee issue, impacting their defensive setup.
• Noahkai Banks, Chrislain Matsima, and Keven Schlotterbeck are likely to form the back line.

Predicted Lineups

Match Prediction

Considering the current form and home advantage, Stuttgart is expected to secure a win against Augsburg. Their strong home performance contrasts sharply with Augsburg’s ongoing struggles. The predicted score is Stuttgart 2, Augsburg 0.