It will be a battle of two teams in the top three of the standings when second-placed RB Leipzig welcomes VFB Stuttgart to Red Bull Arena on Saturday, October 1, 2025.
Since their 6-0 thrashing at the hands of Bayern Munich, the hosts have reinvented themselves, with six wins and a draw in their following league fixtures, while the visiting side have won their last three Bundesliga matches.
Besides this contest, we have other Bundesliga predictions and betting tips for this weekend.
Contents
- 1 RB Leipzig vs Stuttgart predictions: Stuttgart have dominated this fixture
- 2 Most recent H2Hs: Can the visitors extend their dominant run in this fixture?
- 3 RB Leipzig Preview: Will Leipzig emerge unscathed?
- 4 Stuttgart preview: The visitors are in search of their fourth straight league win
- 5 Player to watch: Crishtoph Baumgartner
RB Leipzig vs Stuttgart predictions: Stuttgart have dominated this fixture
Key stats
- Stuttgart have won their last three Bundesliga fixtures.
- Stuttgart have scored at least two goals in four of their last five fixtures.
- RB Leipzig have won three straight games, scoring 12 goals in the process.
- RB Leipzig are unbeaten in seven league contests (W6, D1).
Correct score prediction: RB Leipzig 2-1 Stuttgart
RB Leipzig began their 2025-26 league campaign on a disappointing note, suffering a 6-0 trouncing at the hands of Bayern Munich. However, Ole Werner's men have not looked back, and they have only failed to win one of their following seven Bundesliga matches, a 1-1 draw against Dortmund.
Stuttgart have also enjoyed a fine form leading up to this contest, with a record of six wins and two losses; they can not be overlooked. That said, the hosts have the edge here, and we are backing them to earn a narrow 2-1 victory.
Pre-game odds and win probability: The hosts have the backing of the bookies
- HOME: 19/20 (1.95) – 51.3%
- DRAW: 29/10 (3.90) – 25.6%
- AWAY: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
**Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As alluded to earlier, the bookmakers are queuing behind the hosts as the most likely winners of this gameweek nine Bundesliga fixture at the Red Bull Arena.
And it is no surprise that they have been priced at 19/20 (1.95), which is a probability of 51.3% of emerging winners on Saturday.
That said, Stuttgart can not be overlooked given their current form, although they have odds of 12/5 (3.40), at 29.4%, which is a far lesser probability that they will win this match.
Most recent H2Hs: Can the visitors extend their dominant run in this fixture?
Contrary to the bookies' assertions, Stuttgart have run the rule over this fixture for many years. Considering their last five head-to-head meetings, the visitors have won four consecutively, including the most recent contest in May.
RB Leipzig's last win in this fixture was recorded in August 2023, and they will be looking to get their second league win against Stuttgart in six matches.
Germany Bundesliga I 17/05/25
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RB Leipzig Preview: Will Leipzig emerge unscathed?
Fans of RB Leipzig will be upbeat ahead of this encounter, and you can hardly fault their optimism, given that the hosts are unbeaten in their last seven league fixtures. Last time out, they claimed a convenient 4-1 victory over Energie Cottbus in their DFB Pokal fixture in midweek to advance to the next round.
The Red Bull Arena has become a fortress with three wins from three fixtures, and they will be looking to maintain their 100% record on their stomping ground.
In terms of injury, Max Finkgrafe will miss the fixture, as he continues to recuperate from a knee injury.
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Predicted lineup: Gulacsi (GK), Baku, Lukeba, Orban, Raum, Ouedraogo, Siewald, Baumgartner, Diomande, Romulo & Nusa
Last five matches
- Cottbus 1-4 RB Leipzig
- Augsburg 0-6 RB Leipzig
- RB Leipzig 2-1 Hamburg
- RB Leipzig 2-2 Dukla Prague
- Dortmuns 2-2 RB Leipzig
Stuttgart preview: The visitors are in search of their fourth straight league win
With three wins in their last three league outings, the visitors have the right to be confident ahead of this contest. In addition to that, they have basically owned this fixture, and they will be looking to be the first side to get the best of RB Leipzig at home this term.
However, they have a few players on the sidelines, and they will have to do battle without the likes of Luca Jaquez, Maximilian Middlestadt and Dan-Axel Zagadou.
Predicted lineup: Nubel (GK), Al Dakhil, Hendriks, Jeltsch, Vagnorman, Nartey, Andres, Stenzel, Furich, Lewelling, & Undav
Last five matches
- Mainz 0-2 Stuttgart
- Stuttgart 2- 1 Mainz
- Fenerbahce 1-0 Stuttgart
- Wolfsburg 0-3 Stuttgart
- Stuttgart 2-0 Elverberg
Player to watch: Crishtoph Baumgartner
The Leipzig midfielder has been in fine form, which has earned him five goals from eight fixtures. In addition to that, he has also recorded one assist to his name. Hence, RB Leipzig fans will be banking on him to deliver once again.

Christoph Baumgartner celebrates after scoring a goal – Photo (Imago) Credit: Jan Huebner