RB Leipzig vs VfB Stuttgart Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Bundesliga 2025-26

RBL to host defending German Cup winners!

The RB Arena in Leipzig gears up to host Matchweek 9 of the Bundesliga, where the home team, RB Leipzig, are set to lock horns against VfB Stuttgart.

After missing out on a continental spot last season, Leipzig have started the season strongly and are placed second so far. They are led by former Kiel and Werder Bremen gaffer Ole Werner, who took over the reins and has been phenomenal with 6 wins out of 8 games.

The defending German Cup Winners champions are placed third, just a spot and a point behind their immediate opponents. They are led by former Bayern reserves coach and Hoffenheim gaffer Sebastian Hoeneß, who will be keen to win the next game against Leipzig.

Kick-off:

• Location: Saxony, Germany
• Stadium: RB Arena
• Date: Saturday, November 1
• Kick-off Time: 8:00 p.m. IST
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Players to Watch

Castello Lukeba (RB Leipzig)

The French centre back from Lyon has played for Lyon in Ligue 1 before joining Leipzig in Bundesliga in 2023. He has been a rock-solid presence behind for Leipzig and has even scored in the last game against Augsburg in a 6-0 demolition. He has played all games so far for Leipzig this season.

Jamie Leweling (VfB Stuttgart)

The German winger has played for Union Berlin and FC Nürnberg before joining Stuttgart as a loanee in 2023, where he impressed a lot. He later signed a permanent contract and has so far given 3 assists in 8 games for Stuttgart this season.

Match Facts

• Leipzig won DFB Pokal and the German Super Cup in 2023.
• Stuttgart are coming after a 2-1 win over Mainz
• Leipzig are coming after a 6-0 win over Augsburg

RB Leipzig vs VfB Stuttgart: Betting Tips and Odds

• Leipzig to win the game – 19/20 with bet365
• Antonio Nusa to score first – 9/1 with bet365
• RB Leipzig 2-1 VfB Stuttgart -8/1 with bet365

Injury and Team News

Leipzig will miss out on the services of Kosta Nedeljkovic, Benjamin Henrichs, Viggo Gebel and Timo Werner.

Stuttgart are set to miss Stefan Drljaca, Luca Jaquez, Dan Axel and Justin Diehl.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 15

RB Leipzig won: 9

VfB Stuttgart won: 4

Draws: 2

Predicted Lineups

RB Leipzig predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Gulacsi (GK); Baku, Orban, Lukeba, Raum; Ouedraogo, Seiwald, Baumgartner; Diomande, Cardoso, Nusa

VfB Stuttgart predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Nubel (GK); Jeltsch, Zagadou, Al-Dakhil; Stenzel, Andres, Nartey, Vagnoman; Lewelling, Fuhrich; Undav

Match Prediction

Looking at both teams’ recent form, we expect it to be a neck-to-neck encounter with Leipzig set to win the next game and reduce the deficit with table toppers Bayern Munich.

Prediction: RB Leipzig 2-1 VfB Stuttgart

Telecast Details

India: Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: Sky Sports, BBC, Amazon 

USA: ESPN+

Nigeria: StarTimes, Canal+

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