Stuttgart vs RB Leipzig Predictions

• Stuttgart have conceded three times or more in four of their five clashes with the top six
• Leipzig have won four of five meetings with sides in the top six
• The visitors’ last four matches have featured a total of 20 goals
• Stuttgart have scored 2.25 goals per game at home

Pair to entertain again

RB Leipzig won 4-2 against Werder Bremen in their first game of the New Year and they can pick up another high-scoring victory in this key clash. The visitors are fourth, four points clear of a Stuttgart side aiming to qualify for the Champions League for a second consecutive season.

After a fine run, the hosts have pushed into the top-four race, which has seen them record at least 2.0 Expected Goals across each of their last five games. They’ve averaged 2.25 goals per game and have little trouble converting chances, but their struggles in big games have been costly.

Stuttgart have failed to win any of their five clashes with the six sides above them in the Bundesliga. They’ve conceded at least three times in four of those, including home clashes with Mainz and Frankfurt.

Leipzig have won four of five clashes with the top six, losing the other 5-1 at Bayern Munich in December. The visitors make this trip spearheaded by Benjamin Sesko, who has scored in five of his last six appearances, including four straight Bundesliga games.

Leipzig’s last four games have featured a total of 20 goals, so over 2.5 goals appeals in this clash. Back Sesko’s scoring run to continue, while the visitors can see off another European rival with a 3-2 victory.