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Bundesliga: RB Leipzig vs VfB Stuttgart – Match preview

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The Bundesliga clash at Red Bull Arena Leipzig this coming Friday sees RB Leipzig hosting opponents VfB Stuttgart.

Looking at the current standings in the Bundesliga, the two teams are separated by 16 points. RB Leipzig are up in third place with 32 points from 17 games, while 16 points leave VfB Stuttgart 15th in the table.

Team form: RB Leipzig vs VfB Stuttgart

RB Leipzig Form

RB Leipzig are unbeaten in their last three matches, first beating Werder Bremen 1-2, and then drawing 1-1 with Bayern Munich. They were back as winners when they defeated Schalke 1-6. The Red Bulls have been in potent form at Red Bull Arena Leipzig, winning no less than five of the past six Bundesliga matches here. They remained without defeat, as they drew once, and hammered in 16 goals while letting in four.

VfB Stuttgart Form

VfB Stuttgart are winless in their last six away games in the Bundesliga, in which they drew two and lost four. They conceded 17 goals while scoring seven themselves. The Reds have been poor on the road, losing four of their past five away games. They scored five times in this run and conceded 15 goals.

Betting facts for RB Leipzig and VfB Stuttgart

Here are some interesting betting-relevant facts based on the data from the last couple of matches that RB Leipzig and VfB Stuttgart played across all competitions.

  • RB Leipzig have not lost the last 17 matches in a row
  • RB Leipzig have scored in the last 17 matches in a row
  • RB Leipzig have scored in 29 of the last 31 home matches
  • RB Leipzig have not lost the last 12 home matches in a row
  • RB Leipzig have won 11 of the last 12 home matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals
  • VfB Stuttgart have conceded in 16 of the last 18 matches
  • In 6 of the last 7 VfB Stuttgart away matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 6 of the last 7 VfB Stuttgart matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 5 of the last 7 VfB Stuttgart away matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
  • VfB Stuttgart have not won 7 of the last 9 away matches

Players under the radar: RB Leipzig vs VfB Stuttgart

RB Leipzig against VfB Stuttgart is also a battle between Christopher Nkunku and Sehrou Guirassy with both in decent form. The two players go into the match with four goals each in their last six games respectively.

Full-time result

Going undefeated through their last 10 matches at Red Bull Arena Leipzig, RB Leipzig won nine and drew one. VfB Stuttgart won two of their previous 10 away games across all tournaments, in which they drew four and lost four. RB Leipzig are a tough nut to crack right now, with no less than 10 matches without defeat. Astonishingly, VfB Stuttgart conceded a goal in their last 13 matches. RB Leipzig have not lost to VfB Stuttgart in 4 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

RB Leipzig scored the first goal of the game an impressive eight times out of the last ten games. VfB Stuttgart scored the opening goal in four of a possible ten games. Both teams have scored in last 5 consecutive RB Leipzig games. The Red Bulls have been ready from the outset, scoring the opening goal no less than eight times in their previous 10 outings. VfB Stuttgart scored the first goal of the game in four of their last 10 games.

Total goals

There were over 2.5 goals scored in eight of RB Leipzig’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They scored an average of 3.3 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of the last ten outings for VfB Stuttgart, who managed to score 1.5 times in those matches. RB Leipzig scored at least once in their previous 10 matches on the bounce.

Suggested bet: RB Leipzig vsVfB Stuttgart

The match between RB Leipzig and VfB Stuttgart should be an interesting one to watch and play some bets on, too. Therefore, we have come up with a free betting tip for this Bundesliga game.

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