Preview: VfB Stuttgart vs RB Leipzig Prediction, lineups, betting tips and odds | Bundesliga 2025-26

The previous outing between these clubs ended in favour of the Red Bulls.

VfB Stuttgart are now going to take on RB Leipzig for their matchweek 26 fixture of the 2025-26 Bundesliga. This is going to be an intense clash, taking place at the MHP Arena.

The Reds have not performed up to the mark in their last two matches. They are coming in after losing their UEFA Europa League match against FC Porto.

VfB Stuttgart will be at home for their upcoming game, and they will be eager to use this to their advantage. With 14 wins in 25 games, they are in fourth place on the league table.

RB Leipzig have secured back-to-back wins in their last two matches. They will be keen to extend their winning run.

The Red Bulls will be away from home for their next game. It might make things a bit tougher for them. They are placed fifth on the Bundesliga points table for now.

Kick-off:

• Location: Stuttgart, Germany
• Stadium: MHP Arena
• Date: Monday, March 16
• Kick-off Time: 12:00 AM IST (Sunday, Mar 15; 06:30 PM GMT/ 01:30 PM ET/ 10:30 AM PT)
• Referee: Deniz Aytekin
• VAR: In use

Form:

Stuttgart: D-L-W-D-L

Leipzig: L-D-D-W-W

Players to Watch

Deniz Undav (VfB Stuttgart)

Deniz Undav was the sole goal scorer for VfB Stuttgart in their Europa League game. But it was not enough for them to get a win. Anyhow, he is going to be one of the main men in the final third for the Reds.

In 21 league games of the ongoing campaign, he has scored 15 goals and has four assists.

Yan Diomande (RB Leipzig)

Yan Diomande was one of the goal scorers in the last fixture for RB Leipzig. He helped his side secure an important win. The 19-year-old is showing good potential at the moment.

He is going to lead the attack from the right and is going to create problems for the opponent’s defence. Diomande has scored 10 goals and has five assists in the Bundesliga this season.

Match Facts

• RB Leipzig are unbeaten in their last four matches.
• VfB Stuttgart are winless in their last two games.
• Neither of the last five meetings between these clubs has ended in a draw.

Stuttgart vs Leipzig: Betting Tips and Odds

• RB Leipzig to win @188/100 10bet
• Yan Diomande to score @3/1 Spread Ex
• Goals over 3.5 @26/25 BetMGM

Injury and Team News

VfB Stuttgart will be without the services of Lazar Jovanovic, Josha Vagnoman, Dan-Axel Zagadou and Justin Diehl. They are injured.

Viggo Gebel, Assan Ouedraogo, Kosta Nedeljkovic, Ayodele Thomas, Peter Gulacsi and Xaver Schlager are not going to be in action for RB Leipzig due to their injuries.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 16

Stuttgart won: 4

Leipzig won: 10

Draws: 2

Predicted Lineups

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

Nubel (GK); Nartey, Jeltsch, Chabot, Hendriks; Karazor, Stiller; El Khannouss, Undav, Leweling; Demirovic

RB Leipzig predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Vandevoordt (GK); Baku, Orban, Lukeba, Raum; Gruda, Seiwald, Baumgartner; Diomande, Romulo, Nusa

Match Prediction

These sides are going to come up with an intense outing. RB Leipzig are likely to come out on top to secure a win against VfB Stuttgart in their upcoming Bundesliga clash.

Prediction: Stuttgart 2-3 Leipzig

Telecast Details

India: Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: Sky Sports, BBC, Amazon 

USA: ESPN+

Nigeria: StarTimes, Canal+

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