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RB Leipzig vs VfB Stuttgart, Bundesliga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2021-22
RB Leipzig
4 – 0
Full Time
VfB Stuttgart
Fri 20 Aug 2021 · 18:30 UTC Red Bull Arena Leipzig HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 64' Marc-Oliver Kempf
Y 68' Philipp Forster
Y 71' Konstantinos Mavropanos

Overview

Match Preview

RB Leipzig vs VfB Stuttgart — Bundesliga at Red Bull Arena Leipzig.

Match Details

  • Referee Philipp Huwe
  • Referee Florian Badstubner
  • Referee Markus Schuller
  • Referee Christof Gunsch
  • Referee Guido Winkmann

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 FC Bayern München 34 89
2 Borussia Dortmund 34 73
3 RB Leipzig 34 65
4 VfB Stuttgart 34 62
5 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 34 61
6 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 34 59
7 SC Freiburg 34 47
8 Eintracht Frankfurt 34 44
9 FC Augsburg 34 43
10 1. FSV Mainz 05 34 40
11 1. FC Union Berlin 34 39
12 Borussia Monchengladbach 34 38
13 Hamburger SV 34 38
14 1. FC Koln 34 32
15 SV Werder Bremen 34 32
16 VfL Wolfsburg 34 29
17 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 34 26
18 FC St. Pauli 1910 34 26

Head-to-Head

9
3
7
RB Leipzig 19 games · Avg 3.2 goals VfB Stuttgart
Last 5 meetings
2021-08-20 RB Leipzig 4–0 VfB Stuttgart 2021-04-25 RB Leipzig 2–0 VfB Stuttgart 2021-01-02 VfB Stuttgart 0–1 RB Leipzig 2019-02-16 VfB Stuttgart 1–3 RB Leipzig 2018-09-26 RB Leipzig 2–0 VfB Stuttgart

Recent Form

RB Leipzig
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Aug VfB Stuttgart H 4–0 W
15 Aug 1. FSV Mainz 05 A 0–1 L
07 Aug SV Sandhausen 1916 A 4–0 W
22 May 1. FC Union Berlin A 1–2 L
16 May VfL Wolfsburg H 2–2 D
13 May Borussia Dortmund H 1–4 L
VfB Stuttgart
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Aug RB Leipzig A 0–4 L
14 Aug SpVgg Greuther Furth 1903 H 5–1 W
22 May Arminia Bielefeld H 0–2 L
15 May Borussia Monchengladbach A 2–1 W
07 May FC Augsburg H 2–1 W
25 Apr RB Leipzig A 0–2 L

Season Stats

RB Leipzig VfB Stuttgart
#3 Position #4
65 Points 62
34 Played 34
20 / 5 / 9 W / D / L 18 / 8 / 8
66 Scored 71
47 Conceded 49
+19 GD +22
1.91 PPG 1.82
59% Win % 53%

Key Stats

58% Both Teams to Score
H2H (19 games)
58% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
32% Clean Sheets
RB Leipzig this season
32% Clean Sheets
VfB Stuttgart this season

RB Leipzig are 3rd (65 pts). VfB Stuttgart are 4th (62 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

RB Leipzig
0-15
1/–
16-30
3/3
31-45
2/2
46-60
2/1
61-75
2/1
76+
3/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
VfB Stuttgart
0-15
2/2
16-30
3/2
31-45
3/3
46-60
2/2
61-75
2/1
76+
3/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for RB Leipzig to score. At the same time, VfB Stuttgart does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' Emil Forsberg has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 10' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering RB Leipzig that had 513 games and scored 719 goals.
  • 15' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 20' The travelling VfB Stuttgart supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 25' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Enzo Millot made 422 appearances and scored 19 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 30' RB Leipzig are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined VfB Stuttgart backline.
  • 35' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. RB Leipzig needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 38' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Dominik Szoboszlai makes it 1-0.
  • 43' VfB Stuttgart fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 46' A goal from the Sweden international Emil Forsberg! He fires home on 46 to make it 2-0!
  • 46' It is a substitution in VfB Stuttgart team. Hamadi Al Ghaddioui is replaced by Daniel Didavi on 46 minute.
  • 51' VfB Stuttgart is showing some good football. However, VfB Stuttgart are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 52' Against the run of play, Dominik Szoboszlai has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 57' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 62' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 64' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Marc-Oliver Kempf on 64 minutes.
  • 65' Andre Silva has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 65 minutes.
  • 68' Controversy at the stadium! Philipp Forster argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 69' A tactical swap from RB Leipzig — Marcel Sabitzer on, Amadou Haidara off on 69 minutes.
  • 71' That is a Yellow card for VfB Stuttgart. Konstantinos Mavropanos will be fuming at that decision.
  • 73' The VfB Stuttgart bench stirs into life. Mateo Klimowicz is withdrawn and Sasa Kalajdzic gets his opportunity.
  • 76' RB Leipzig manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Nordi Mukiele is hanging Willi Orban on the field on 76 minute.
  • 81' Another change for VfB Stuttgart made on 81 minute. Philipp Forster leaves to be changed by Erik Thommy.
  • 82' Another change for RB Leipzig made on 82 minute. Christopher Nkunku leaves to be changed by Yussuf Poulsen.
  • 84' The supporters are chanting for Pascal Stenzel. He replaces Konstantinos Mavropanos on 84 minute.
  • 89' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • The final score is 4-0.

Lineups

RB Leipzig Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jesse Marsch

VfB Stuttgart Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Pellegrino Matarazzo

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Deniz Undav 4
Dominik Szoboszlai 4
Benjamin Sesko 3
Nick Woltemade 3
Emil Forsberg 2
Xavi Simons 2
Jamie Leweling 2
Andre Silva 2

Head to Head

2021-08-20 RB Leipzig 4–0 VfB Stuttgart 2021-04-25 RB Leipzig 2–0 VfB Stuttgart 2021-01-02 VfB Stuttgart 0–1 RB Leipzig 2019-02-16 VfB Stuttgart 1–3 RB Leipzig 2018-09-26 RB Leipzig 2–0 VfB Stuttgart

RB Leipzig Form

2021-08-20 RB Leipzig 4–0 VfB Stuttgart W 2021-08-15 1. FSV Mainz 05 1–0 RB Leipzig L 2021-08-07 SV Sandhausen 1916 0–4 RB Leipzig W 2021-05-22 1. FC Union Berlin 2–1 RB Leipzig L 2021-05-16 RB Leipzig 2–2 VfL Wolfsburg D 2021-05-13 RB Leipzig 1–4 Borussia Dortmund L

VfB Stuttgart Form

2021-08-20 RB Leipzig 4–0 VfB Stuttgart L 2021-08-14 VfB Stuttgart 5–1 SpVgg Greuther Furth 1903 W 2021-05-22 VfB Stuttgart 0–2 Arminia Bielefeld L 2021-05-15 Borussia Monchengladbach 1–2 VfB Stuttgart W 2021-05-07 VfB Stuttgart 2–1 FC Augsburg W 2021-04-25 RB Leipzig 2–0 VfB Stuttgart L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.34 RB Leipzig xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.23 VfB Stuttgart xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 68% + Both teams to score 64%

Match Result

✓ Correct
RB Leipzig61% Draw21% VfB Stuttgart18%
Actual: RB Leipzig win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes64% 0% No36%
Avg goals/match: 3.57
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 87%
13%
± 2.5 68%
32%
± 3.5 47%
53%
± 4.5 29%
71%

Double Chance

RB Leipzig or Draw
82%
Draw or VfB Stuttgart
39%
RB Leipzig or VfB Stuttgart
79%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
RB Leipzig45% Draw38% VfB Stuttgart17%
Actual: RB Leipzig win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 1
9.2%
1 – 1
8.9%
2 – 0
7.7%
3 – 1
7.1%
1 – 0
6.2%
3 – 0
5.9%
2 – 2
5.6%
1 – 2
4.9%
3 – 2
4.4%
4 – 1
4.2%
0 – 0
4.1%
4 – 0
Actual

Asian Handicap — RB Leipzig

Handicap RB Leipzig covers Push VfB Stuttgart covers
-2.5 22% — 78%
-2 22% 18% 60%
-1.5 40% — 60%
-1 40% 21% 39%
-0.5 61% — 39%
+0.5 82% — 18%
+1 82% 11% 8%
+1.5 92% — 8%
+2 92% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

RB Leipzig keeps clean sheet
30% ✗
VfB Stuttgart keeps clean sheet
11% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.