FC Augsburg – VfB Stuttgart
Our Augsburg – Stuttgart prediction is: Stuttgart to win – 2.00 odds
- Stuttgart has won three of its last five league games
- The bet would have paid off in the last two encounters between the two
- FC Augsburg lost 1-5 to Holstein Kiel on the last matchday and have only taken one point from their last three games
After a long winter break, the Bundesliga finally starts again this weekend. The 16th match day is coming up, which will officially mark the end of the first half of the season. The teams are keen to start this second phase of the season with as good a feeling as possible in order to fulfill their own expectations. We want to look at a game that could be quite interesting for both the fight for European places and the battle against relegation.
On Sunday afternoon, FC Augsburg will host VfB Stuttgart at home. The hosts are currently in the weakest phase of the season and urgently need something tangible to escape from this hole. Stuttgart, who were actually doing well, also suffered a setback on the last matchday with their 1-0 home defeat to St. Pauli. Both teams will want to use the clash to leave the negative feelings of the last matchday behind them. Find out which team will manage this better in our Augsburg – Stuttgart betting tip.
Augsburg – Stuttgart info
- Date & time: 11/01/2025, 5:30 p.m.
- Venue: WWK-Arena, Augsburg
- Competition: Bundesliga, match day 16
- TV broadcast/livestream: DAZN
Augsburg Form & Record Check
The Fuggerstadt team is currently going through one of the weakest phases of the season, if not the weakest. In the last seven league games, they have only managed a single win, and they have lost both of the last two games. The 2-0 defeat to Leverkusen was still manageable, but on the last matchday in 2024, they suffered a hefty and humiliating 5-1 defeat against newly promoted Kiel, which finally pushed Augsburg into crisis.
They are currently still in 13th place in the table, but only have a six-point lead over the relegation place and an eight-point gap to the direct relegation place. However, the fact that the teams below them have been scoring quite well recently means that the FCA now urgently needs decisive points again.
Desolate Defense
The 1-5 on the last match day was a prime example of what is currently going wrong at Augsburg. They are not dangerous enough up front and can’t find the crucial finish, and the coordination at the back is not right, creating gaps that even opponents like Kiel will take advantage of. With a goal difference of 17:32, Augsburg not only has the fourth-worst offense, but also the fourth-worst defense in the league. It doesn’t fit at the front or back and that is becoming increasingly clear in the current phase.
Augsburg Facts & Analysis
- 13th place in the table
- One point scored in the last three league games
- Last Bundesliga game 1:5 lost against Kiel
Stuttgart Form & Record Check
The first half of Stuttgart ran in line with expectations. Nobody really expected them to repeat the historic season that saw them finish as runners-up the year before, but the Swabians were definitely seen in the European arena. They are currently in tenth place with 23 points and are in the chasing position for European business, which is only two points away in terms of points.
In their last five competitive Bundesliga games, they have recorded three wins, one draw and a surprising 1-0 home defeat in the last game in 2024 against newly promoted Hamburg. They will be looking to ensure that this defeat remains a blip against Augsburg.
Offensive Power
They will certainly be helped in this by their own offense, which seems to be getting into better form with each game. In the 15 league games so far, VfB have already scored 29 goals, giving them the fifth-best offense in the league. Nick Woltemade, who was originally only planned as a replacement for Undav, but has since impressed with very strong performances, also has a reason for these numbers.
In the last three games, he has scored three goals and provided one assist. He and Demirovic work well together and will cause a stir in the upcoming game as well.
Stuttgart facts & analysis
- Tenth place
- One defeat in the last five games
- Last league game lost 0:1 against St. Pauli
Augsburg will probably start in a 3-5-2 again, but a more offensive 3-4-2-1 is also possible. Coach Jess Thorup can again call on central defender and captain Gouweleeuw, who has served his suspension for a booking. However, there is still a question mark over the use of defender Schlotterbeck. Matsima could take his place. Vargas is also an option for the starting eleven.
After Stuttgart started the last game with a back three, they will probably start with a back four again this time. A 4-2-3-1 is possible, but so is a 4-4-2. Sebastian Hoeneß will probably have to do without his captain and midfield engine Karazor, who was injured in the friendly game. Keitel will start for him. The use of central defender Rouault is also still questionable. Chase would take over for him.
Augsburg – Stuttgart Head to Head & Statistics
FC Augsburg and VfB Stuttgart have only played each other 26 times so far. They have met 22 times in the Bundesliga and four times in the 2nd Bundesliga. The statistics of these past duels are relatively even, with a slight advantage for the Swabians.
They have been able to call themselves the winner in 13 games, while the Augsburg team were able to celebrate a victory 11 times. Furthermore, there have only been two draws between the two. The last encounter, which also took place in Augsburg in May 2024, ended with a narrow 1-0 victory for the guests.
Direct comparison (H2H)
