Augsburg vs Stuttgart: Match Preview

Augsburg’s Current Standings

Augsburg approaches the upcoming match occupying the 10th position in the Bundesliga after achieving nine victories, four draws, and suffering 13 losses across 26 matches. Notably, the team enjoys a seven-point cushion above the relegation zone, solidifying their prospects of maintaining their status in the top division for another season.

Recent Form and Home Advantage

Despite being on track for survival, Augsburg aims to bounce back from consecutive defeats away from home against RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund. The team is eager to return to the WWK Arena, where they have secured victories in their last three outings and are currently on an eight-game unbeaten streak at home (5 wins, 3 draws).

In those eight home matches, Augsburg has maintained a solid defense, recording five clean sheets. Their defensive resilience will be essential as they confront a Stuttgart team that has netted 29 goals in 13 away league fixtures. A strong performance at the back would significantly enhance Augsburg’s chances of securing their first win over Stuttgart since October 2021.

Team News

The home side will be without Yannik Keitel and Chrislain Matsima due to injury. However, there is good news regarding Jeffrey Gouweleeuw, who has returned to fitness and is expected to be included in the matchday squad for the first time since 2026.

Predicted Lineup: Dahmen; Banks, Schlotterbeck, Zesiger; Fellhauer, Jakić, Massengo, Giannoulis; Rieder, Claude-Maurice, Ribeiro.

Stuttgart’s Focus on Domestic Competitions

Stuttgart will shift their attention back to domestic affairs after their Europa League campaign concluded with a defeat in Porto on Thursday. The Bundesliga side traveled to Portugal aiming to overturn a 2-1 deficit from the first leg but fell short, losing 2-0 at the Estádio do Dragão.

While their European aspirations for this season have come to an end, Stuttgart still seeks to secure a Champions League spot for the upcoming season. Currently, they stand in fourth place in the Bundesliga table with a record of 15 wins, five draws, and six losses. With equal points to RB Leipzig in third place and Hoffenheim in fifth, a victory on Sunday would provide them a vital three-point lead ahead of their challengers before the international break.

Recent Performance and Confidence

Stuttgart should feel optimistic about their chances in this fixture, having won three and drawn two of their last five Bundesliga matches since their 2-1 loss to St. Pauli on February 7. They will also draw confidence from their impressive track record against Augsburg, having won eight of their last nine encounters, including a 3-2 victory in their previous meeting this November.

Jamie Leweling may make his comeback to the Stuttgart squad after missing the setback against Porto due to injury.

Predicted Lineup: Nübel; Assignon, Jeltsch, Chabot, Mittelstädt; Karazor, Stiller; Tomás, El Khannouss, Führich; Undav.

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