Leipzig is set to play Stuttgart and will meet on August 20 this Friday in the second round of the German Bundesliga with kickoff at 21:30.
Jesse Marsch’s reign at the Red Bull Arena started in the worst possible fashion as RB Leipzig could not overcome Mainz on opening day. An early first-half goal from French centre-back Moussa Niakhate ensured victory for Mainz. Leipzig have a tough task on their hands as they host free-scoring Stuttgart for their next Bundesliga outing.
Stuttgart on the other hand, seriously surprised in the first round, starting the season in the Bundesliga with a crushing 5-1 victory against Stefan Leitl’s Greuther Furth. Greuther Furth are as well the newcomers of the division but this team took 2nd place in the second league last year, demonstrating a strong level of play.
Die Roten Bullen, who won both encounters against Stuttgart last season without conceding a goal had the third-best Bundesliga home record last term and won 11, drawing four of their 17 matches at the Red Bull Arena, so they should be confident in claiming their first three points of the new season this Friday.
On the other hand, Matarazzo’s men have shown great form in front of goal so far this term, scoring 11 times in their two fixtures, and a victory in Red Bull Arena would see Stuttgart record two straight wins to open a Bundesliga.
RB Leipzig vs Stuttgart head to head
The home team has had dominance over Stuttgart since 2017 not conceding any defeat and only one draw in the 6 encounters. When playing at home, Leipzig have not lost to Stuttgart in their last 3 encounters. Last season, Leipzig took the points both home and away. Leipzig have a 4 game winning streak against Stuttgart.
- Leipzig 2:0 Stuttgart 25/04/21
- Stuttgart 0:1 Leipzig 02/01/21
- Stuttgart 1:3 Leipzig 16/02/19
- Leipzig 2:0 Stuttgart 26/09/18
- Stuttgart 0:0 Leipzig 11/03/18
Home
- Mainz 1-0 Leipzig
- Sandhausen 0-4 Leipzig
- Ajax 1-1 Leipzig
- Leipzig 1-2 Montpellier
- Leipzig 1-0 Akmaar
Away
- Stuttgart 5-1 Greuther Furth
- BFC 0-6 Stuttgart
- Stuttgart0-3 Barcelona
- Stuttgart 5-2 Bielefeld
- Stuttgart 1-1 Darmstadt
RB Leipzig team news
Marcelo Saracchi is injured while doubts over the availability of full-backs Marcel Halstenberg and Benjamin Henrichs, as well as Alexander Sorloth.
Stuttgart team news
Matarazzo will bear with the absence of Orel Mangala, Momo Cisse, Mohamed Sankoh, Chris Fuhrich, Naouirou Ahamada, Silas Katompa Mvumpa and Lilian Egloff due to injuries. Sasa Kalajdzic, Nikolas Nartey are doubted to be available.
Prediction and odds
- Leipzig to win
- Goals over 2.5