VfB Stuttgart vs RB Leipzig Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The hosts have already defeated Leipzig once this season.

VfB Stuttgart are all set to host RB Leipzig for the DFB Pokal 2024-25 semi-final. The hosts defeated FC Augsburg in the quarterfinals to secure a spot in the last four. The visitors, on the other hand, are coming in after securing a close win over Wolfsburg in the previous round.

VfB Stuttgart will have a clear advantage on the home ground. But they will have to come up with a different set of plays this time around, as they are going to face a tough contest now. The better side will go on to be one of the teams in the German Cup final. Coming in with a better attack rate will surely help the hosts.

RB Leipzig defended well in the quarterfinals against Wolfsburg. But they won the match only because of a penalty. Their attack rate was also poor, and they will have to come up with some better tactics in the attacking front. It is not going to be an easy contest for them, but they will have a chance to get through.

Kick-off:

• Location: Stuttgart, Germany
• Stadium: MHP Arena
• Date: Thursday, April 3
• Kick-off Time: 00:15 IST / Wednesday, April 2: 18:45 GMT/ 13:45 ET/ 10:45 PT
• Referee: Sven Jablonski
• VAR: In use

Erstes Training ✅ pic.twitter.com/1RQ1crpDF2

— RB Leipzig (@RBLeipzig) March 31, 2025

Form:

VfB Stuttgart: D-L-D-L-L

RB Leipzig: W-L-D-W-L

Players to Watch

Nick Woltemade (VfB Stuttgart)

The German forward has been doing well for his side this season. The 23-year-old has four goal contributions in three DFB Pokal games this season. He can prove to be a real danger for the opponent’s defence, and that is what VfB Stuttgart need here. Nick Woltemade has the power to turn the tide around here.

Lois Openda (RB Leipzig)

Lois Openda will be one of the main men in the attacking front for the visitors. He has scored three goals in three German Cup matches for RB Leipzig this season. Although he has only been able to score a single goal in the last five games for his side, Openda can prove to be a real danger for the opposition.

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— Ikoma-Loïs Openda (@LoisOpenda) March 15, 2025

Match Facts

• VfB Stuttgart are on a two-match winning streak against RB Leipzig.
• They are winless in their last six matches.
• The hosts have not been able to maintain a clean sheet in their last seven games.

VfB Stuttgart vs RB Leipzig: Betting Tips and Odds

• RB Leipzig to win @5/2 bet365
• Lois Openda to score @15/2 Skybet
• Goals under 3.5 @4/7 Betfred

Injury and Team News

Dan Axel Zagadou, Josha Vagnoman and a couple more players have been injured and will be out of action for VfB Stuttgart.

Antonio Nusa, Benjamin Henrichs and four more players have injuries, and because of this, they will be out of action for RB Leipzig.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 13

VfB Stuttgart won: 2

RB Leipzig won: 9

Draws: 2

Predicted Lineups

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

Nubel (GK); Al Dakhil, Jeltsch, Chabot, Mittelstaedt; Stiller, Karazor; Leweling, Millot, Woltemade, Demirovic

RB Leipzig predicted lineup (3-5-2)

Vandevoordt (GK); Klostermann, Orban, Bitshiabu; Baku, Haidara, Seiwald, Simons, Raum; Baumgartner, Openda

Match Prediction

The visitors have a better record against the hosts. They are likely to defeat VfB Stuttgart in the DFB Pokal 2024-25 semifinals.

Predicton: VfB Stuttgart 1-2 RB Leipzig

Telecast Details

India – SonyLiv, Sony Sports Network/ Fancode

Argentina – Disney+ Argentina

Australia – Optus Sport

Croatia – Arena Sport 2 Croatia

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