The DFB-Pokal semi-final match between Stuttgart and RB Leipzig will take place on April 2 at the MHP Arena. Stuttgart vs. RB Leipzig: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Stuttgart
Sebastian Hoeness's side reached the semi-finals of the national cup by defeating Augsburg 1-0. In this tournament, Stuttgart has won all four matches in regular time, keeping clean sheets in three of them. Before the quarter-finals, the team scored at least two goals in five consecutive DFB-Pokal games. Notably, in recent history, the club has reached the final of Germany's second most prestigious tournament twice.
- At least one opponent failed to score in 6 of Stuttgart's last 8 national cup matches.
- The team has won 5 of their last 6 home games in the DFB-Pokal (1 loss).
- In 5 of their last 6 home games in this tournament, the club has not conceded more than one goal.
Predicted lineup for Stuttgart (4-3-3)
Alexander Nübel – Maximilian Mittelstädt, Jeff Chabot, Ramon Hendriks, Leonidas Stergiou – Chris Führich, Angelo Stiller, Atakan Karazor – Jacob Bruun Larsen, Deniz Undav, Ermedin Demirović.
RB Leipzig
In the previous DFB-Pokal round, the team defeated Wolfsburg 1-0 at home. Leipzig has won four matches in regular time in this tournament, although it's worth noting that three of these matches were played at home. Additionally, the team has been quite successful in the national cup recently; this upcoming semi-final will be Leipzig's fourth in the last five editions of the tournament.
Marco Rose has been dismissed as head coach. Zsolt Löw has taken over as the new manager.
- The team scored at least twice in 9 of their last 11 DFB-Pokal matches.
- At least three goals were scored in 5 of the club's last 6 national cup matches.
- Leipzig has scored against their upcoming opponent in 5 consecutive Bundesliga encounters.
Predicted lineup for RB Leipzig (4-4-2)
Maarten Vandevoordt – El Chadaille Bitshiabu, Willi Orban, Lutsharel Geertruida, David Raum – Bote Baku, Arthur Vermeeren, Kevin Kampl, Xavi Simons – Benjamin Šeško, Lois Openda.
Stuttgart vs. RB Leipzig: Match Prediction
Until recently, Leipzig had never lost to Stuttgart in the league (9 wins, 2 draws). However, the last two Bundesliga meetings were won by Sebastian Hoeness's side. Nevertheless, the current form of the hosts does not suggest a third consecutive victory over their opponent.
Stuttgart has not won in six league matches (2 draws, 4 losses). During this period, the team faced, among others, the league's main outsider and relegation-battling Hoffenheim.
Leipzig is also not shining with results, but the team has only two losses in their last 10 Bundesliga matches (2 wins, 6 draws). Both losses were by a minimal margin. I believe the visitors are capable of maintaining a positive handicap against an opponent currently in decline.
My prediction: RB Leipzig with a handicap (+1)
