Bundesliga
Augsburg is currently five points ahead of the relegation zone, which puts them in a decent position to achieve their primary goal – to avoid relegation. However, their recent form has declined, as they haven’t won in their last five league matches. Nevertheless, these matches have been quite effective, with the “GG3+” game being played in their last six matches, indicating that they both score and concede a lot of goals, and play with an open style. They tend to gain more points as hosts and have shown good performances at home this season. With the motivation to break their losing streak, they enter the next match. R. Gikiewicz (goalkeeper), R. Oxford (defender), J. Gouweleeuw (defender), T. Strobl (midfielder), N. Dorsch (midfielder), A. Hahn (midfielder), and K. Yeboah (forward) will not be available due to injuries.
Expected lineup (4-4-2) – T. Koubek – R. Gumny, M. Bauer, F. Uduokhai, Iago – A. Maier, B. Engels, E. Rexhbecaj, R. Vargas – M. Berisha, E. Demirovic.
Stuttgart played an excellent game against Borussia Dortmund in the previous round, with a 3-3 draw despite being two goals down at halftime and having one player sent off. They also won their last match against Bohum on the road, giving them confidence going into the next game. However, they must continue their good form as they are currently in a dangerous position. They struggle away from home, with only one win in 14 matches, but they are typically very effective with a goal difference of 16:31. Despite this, bookmakers favor them due to their better form. K. Mavropanos (defender) is absent, while N. Nartey’s (defender) participation is uncertain.
Expected lineup (3-4-2-1) – F. Bredlow – H. Ito, D. Zagadou, W. Anton – J. Vagnoman, A. Karazor, W. Endo, B. Sosa – Silas, C. Fuhrich – S. Guirassy.
