Stuttgart take on RB Leipzig at the MHPArena in the German DFB Pokal semi-finals on Wednesday, 2 April. Read our German football predictions for the contest below.
Contents
- 1 Stuttgart vs RB Leipzig prediction: Look to the BTTS markets for success
- 2 Pre-game odds and win probability: Markets favour Stuttgart
- 3 Most recent H2Hs: Home team usually comes out on top
- 4 Stuttgart preview: Quartet out for hosts
- 5 RB Leipzig preview: Sesko could return
- 6 Player to watch – Chris Fuhrich
Stuttgart vs RB Leipzig prediction: Look to the BTTS markets for success
Key Stats
- Each of the last five meetings between Stuttgart and RB Leipzig have produced goals at both ends, while BTTS has also landed in six of Stuttgart’s last eight home games.
- RB Leipzig have failed to win 12 of their last 13 away games in all competitions.
- Stuttgart managed to win each of their last two meetings with RB Leipzig and both encounters were the MHP Arena.
- Nine cards were brandished when Stuttgart last faced RB Leipzig in January.
Correct score prediction: Stuttgart 2-1 RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig have been poor on the road this season, failing to win 12 of their last 13 away assignments in all competitions. They slipped to a 2-1 loss when they last visited Stuttgart in January and could suffer a similar fate here.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Markets favour Stuttgart
- HOME: 21/20 (2.05) – 48.8%
- DRAW: 27/10 (3.70) – 27%
- AWAY: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Ten-man Stuttgart lost 1-0 to Frankfurt on their return to action following the international break, though they have a 48.8% chance of mustering an instant response against RB Leipzig.
RB Leipzig’s away-day woes continued at the weekend when they lost 1-0 at Gladbach, so it isn’t surprising to see them priced as 12/5 underdogs here. Read more of our free football predictions and analysis on our dedicated page.
Most recent H2Hs: Home team usually comes out on top
The last four meetings between Stuttgart and RB Leipzig have been won by the home side. BTTS landed in each of the sides’ last five tussles.
Germany Bundesliga I 15/01/25

VfB Stuttgart

RB Leipzig
Germany Bundesliga I 27/01/24

VfB Stuttgart

RB Leipzig
Germany Bundesliga I 25/08/23

RB Leipzig

VfB Stuttgart
Germany Bundesliga I 27/01/23

RB Leipzig

VfB Stuttgart
Germany Bundesliga I 07/08/22

VfB Stuttgart

RB Leipzig
Stuttgart preview: Quartet out for hosts
Justin Diehl, Luca Raimund and Dan-Axel Zagadou are out of action for Stuttgart while Ameen Al Dakhil misses out through suspension. Leonidas Stergiou could be welcomed back. Stuttgart are aiming to reach the DFB Pokal final for the first time since 2013.
Predicted lineup: Nubel (GK), Jeltsch, Stergiou, Chabot, Mittelstadt, Karazor, Stiller, Lewewling, Millot, Fuhrich, Demirovic
Germany Bundesliga I 13/04/25
L

Werder Bremen
2

VfB Stuttgart
1
Germany Bundesliga I 05/04/25
W

Bochum
0

VfB Stuttgart
4
Germany DFB Pokal 02/04/25
W

RB Leipzig
1

VfB Stuttgart
3
Germany Bundesliga I 29/03/25
L

Eintracht Frankfurt
1

VfB Stuttgart
0
Germany Bundesliga I 16/03/25
L

Bayer Leverkusen
4

VfB Stuttgart
3
RB Leipzig preview: Sesko could return
Xaver Schlager, Antonio Nusa, Assan Ouedraogo and Benjamin Henrichs are likely to miss out for RB Leipzig on Wednesday. Benjamin Sesko could return to the Roten Bullen's starting XI having been named on the bench at the weekend.
Predicted lineup Vandevoordt (GK), Klostermann, Orban, Bitshiabu, Baku, Haidara, Seiwald, Simons, Raum, Sesko, Openda
Germany Bundesliga I 11/04/25
W

Wolfsburg
2

RB Leipzig
3
Germany Bundesliga I 05/04/25
W

TSG Hoffenheim
1

RB Leipzig
3
Germany DFB Pokal 02/04/25
L

VfB Stuttgart
3

RB Leipzig
1
Germany Bundesliga I 29/03/25
L

Borussia M'gladbach
1

RB Leipzig
0
Germany Bundesliga I 15/03/25
W

Borussia Dortmund
0

RB Leipzig
2
Player to watch – Chris Fuhrich
Chris Fuhrich was Stuttgart’s man of the match when they last faced RB Leipzig in January and the winger’s silky technique and appreciation of space should make him a potent outlet for his team again on Wednesday.

Flanksman Fuhrich could be influential
Fuhrich completed four dribbles and had two shots when Stuttgart beat RB Leipzig in January and the fleet-footed winger could do more damage against the same defence in Wednesday’s crucial semi-final clash.