VfB Stuttgart vs RB Leipzig - Predictions, Stats & Odds
Bundesliga Statistics, AI predictions, (Expected) Lineups and Insights for Gameweek 26
Goals
Game Review
In a tightly contested Bundesliga match, VfB Stuttgart secured a narrow 1-0 victory over RB Leipzig, thanks to a decisive goal from Deniz Undav (GAP +4.4%) in the 56th minute. This result was somewhat unexpected, given RB Leipzig's stronger position in the league and their recent form. However, Stuttgart's disciplined performance and tactical execution allowed them to claim all three points. The match was characterized by a balanced first half, with both teams creating opportunities but failing to convert them into goals. Stuttgart's defense, led by Alexander Nübel (GAP +3.7%), was particularly resilient, thwarting Leipzig's attacking efforts. The breakthrough came in the second half when Undav capitalized on a defensive lapse to score the only goal of the game. Tactically, Stuttgart's manager made no changes to the starting lineup from their previous match, opting to maintain consistency. In contrast, RB Leipzig's head coach made several adjustments, bringing in Castello Lukeba (GAP +5.2%) and Antonio Nusa (GAP +0.1%) among others, but these changes did not yield the desired impact. Key performances included Luca Jaquez (GAP +5.4%), who was instrumental in midfield, and Ramon Hendriks (GAP +3.0%), who provided stability at the back. For Leipzig, David Raum (GAP +3.7%) was a standout, but his efforts were not enough to break down Stuttgart's organized defense. Post-match reactions highlighted Stuttgart's strategic discipline and the importance of Undav's goal. The win boosts Stuttgart's confidence as they aim to climb the Bundesliga table, while Leipzig will need to regroup and address their attacking inefficiencies. This victory sees Stuttgart gaining momentum, potentially impacting their league position positively, while Leipzig must reassess their approach to maintain their standing in the upper echelons of the Bundesliga.
Lineups
VfB Stuttgart
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Substitutes
| 69' | Maximilian Mittelstädtfor Chris Führich |
| 69' | Tiago Tomásfor Ermedin Demirović |
| 69' | Nikolas Narteyfor Bilal El Khannous |
| 81' | Lorenz Assignonfor Jamie Leweling |
| 86' | Chema Andrésfor Atakan Karazor |
RB Leipzig
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Substitutes
| 64' | Brajan Grudafor Ezechiel Banzuzi |
| 71' | Xaver Schlagerfor Nicolas Seiwald |
| 71' | Johan Bakayokofor Antonio Nusa |
| 71' | Conrad Harderfor Rômulo Cardoso da Cruz |
| 88' | Benjamin Henrichsfor Ridle Baku |
League Table after the game
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
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| 4 | VfB Stuttgart | 26 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 51 | 34 | +17 | 50 | W D W D W |
| 5 | RB Leipzig | 26 | 14 | 5 | 7 | 48 | 35 | +13 | 47 | D D W W L |
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Gameweek 26
What is GAP?
What is Plus Minus Goals (G±)?
Plus Minus Goals (G±) is the average goal difference per game while the player was on the pitch. A value above 0 indicates that the team rather wins, a value below 0 means his team concedes more goals than they score when the player is on the pitch. As an example, if the player's team is winning 3:1 the goal difference is +2, if the player's team is loosing 0:1, the goal difference is -1. It is a pure metric which is barely adjusted for circumstances to purely show the goal difference.
What is GAP?
GAP (Game Advantage Percentage) shows the percentage gap between a player and the average league player. It answers the question: How much does a player improve or worsen a team's performance? It is based on high level game data with a focus on the impact on the goal difference (G±) from the last 50 games of a player. Besides that, GAP goes further and considers game context by involving data from the player and all other players who are at the same time on the pitch, no matter if teammates or opponents. Football GAP - the individual metric for team players.