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The action continues in round 16 of the Bundesliga as Augsburg and Stuttgart lock horns at the WWK Arena on Sunday. Jess Thorup’s hosts are winless in five clashes with Stuttgart since a 4-1 victory in October 2021.
Augsburg were left empty handed once again, as they suffered a 3-1 defeat to Hoffenheim in a friendly on Sunday. Thorup’s side have lost three games on the spin and are without a win in five matches, losing three.
The hosts have won four of their 15 Bundesliga matches this season, losing seven, and have 16 points to sit 13th in the league table.
Meanwhile, Stuttgart were left spitting feathers in their first outing of the new year, as they played out a 2-2 friendly draw with Ajax after blowing a two-goal lead in the second half.
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Sebastian Hoeness’ men turn their sights to Bundesliga, where they saw their four-game unbeaten run come to an end in December with a 1-0 home defeat to St. Pauli. Stuttgart have six wins from their 15 Bundesliga matches this term to collect 23 points and are 10th in the standings.
Augsburg vs Stuttgart Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Stuttgart have 11 wins from their last 23 meetings with Augsburg, losing twice.
- Stuttgart have won all but one of their last five games against Augsburg, with a 1-1 draw in April 2023 being the exception.
- Augsburg have lost one of their last five Bundesliga home games, winning three, since October.
- Stuttgart are unbeaten in five of their last six away league games, winning two, since September.
Augsburg vs Stuttgart Prediction
While Augsburg will look to stop the rot, they will need to show their mettle against Stuttgart who are unbeaten in six of their last seven matches across competitions. Hoeness’ men head into the weekend as the more in-form side and should take the win.
Prediction: Augsburg 1-2 Stuttgart
Augsburg vs Stuttgart Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Stuttgart to win
Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals - Yes (There have been at least three goals scored in seven of their last nine meetings.)
Tip 3: Both sides to score - Yes (Both sides have scored in six of their last eight encounters.)
