Stuttgart vs Augsburg Predictions

Stuttgart vs Augsburg predictions for this DFB-Pokal fixture. Stuttgart host Augsburg at MHPArena in the DFB-Pokal quarter-finals on Tuesday, with both sides battling for a place in the semi-finals. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.

DFB-Pokal | Quarter-Finals | Feb 4, 2025 at 7.45pm UK at Mercedes-Benz-Arena

Stuttgart vs Augsburg Predictions

Can Stuttgart Overcome Their Slump, or Will Augsburg Continue Their Strong Run?

• Stuttgart’s Worrying Form
  • Stuttgart have lost their last three matches in all competitions, conceding eight goals in that period while struggling for consistency in attack.
• Augsburg’s Away Resilience
  • Jess Thorup’s side have lost just one of their last six away fixtures, showing defensive solidity and picking up key results on the road.
• Momentum in Augsburg’s Favour
  • Since losing to Stuttgart on 12th January, Augsburg have gone unbeaten in four games, winning three and keeping two clean sheets along the way.

Best Bet for Stuttgart vs Augsburg

A place in the semi-finals of the DFB-Pokal is at stake as Stuttgart welcome Augsburg to the MHPArena in what promises to be a tense and fiercely contested encounter. Stuttgart, despite sitting higher in the Bundesliga table, come into this fixture in poor form, having suffered three consecutive defeats, including a disappointing 2-1 loss against Borussia Mönchengladbach at the weekend. Their recent struggles have raised concerns about their ability to handle pressure, and with their season seemingly at a crossroads, this match presents a crucial opportunity to regain momentum.

Augsburg, on the other hand, are riding a wave of positivity. Unbeaten in their last four matches, they have tightened up defensively while finding some consistency in attack. Their ability to dig deep was evident in their last DFB-Pokal outing, where they needed a dramatic 123rd-minute equaliser to force penalties against Karlsruher SC before eventually progressing. While Stuttgart have dominated recent meetings between the two sides, including a 1-0 win last month, Augsburg appear to have turned a corner since then and will be confident of causing an upset.

With Stuttgart’s recent defensive frailties and Augsburg’s improved form, this game is set up to be far from straightforward. The hosts will be desperate to arrest their decline, but their opponents arrive in better shape, making this an intriguing cup clash that could defy expectations.

Best Bet for This Match: Augsburg to Qualify

At BettingTips4You.com, we pride ourselves on selecting just one high-quality prediction per match, ensuring that our readers receive a clear and well-researched betting tip rather than being overwhelmed by multiple choices. For this DFB-Pokal quarter-final, our best bet is Augsburg to qualify.

There are several compelling reasons to back this selection. Firstly, Stuttgart’s recent form is simply too concerning to ignore. While they showed promise earlier in the season, their current three-game losing streak has exposed weaknesses in their defensive setup, with a total of eight goals conceded in that period. Missing key centre-backs Dan-Axel Zagadou and Ameen Al Dakhil, their makeshift defensive pairing of Maxim Leitsch and Anthony Rouault may struggle against Augsburg’s energetic attack.

Augsburg, by contrast, are coming into this game with confidence, having conceded just two goals in their last four outings. Their defensive discipline has been a crucial factor in their resurgence, with manager Jess Thorup seemingly instilling a level of organisation that was previously lacking. Additionally, their recent away form suggests they are more than capable of frustrating Stuttgart at home. Having lost only once in their last six away matches, while securing wins against Werder Bremen and Union Berlin, they will not fear a Stuttgart side that has lost three of their last five at MHPArena.

The visitors also have attacking options that can trouble a vulnerable Stuttgart backline. Alexis Claude-Maurice has been in good form, while Samuel Essende and Arne Maier offer further creativity in the final third. Against a Stuttgart team that has only managed one big chance in their last match, Augsburg’s ability to take advantage of defensive lapses could be the decisive factor.

With Stuttgart’s confidence low and Augsburg’s steady improvement evident, this match looks set to be closer than the league standings suggest. Given Augsburg’s resilience and Stuttgart’s recent struggles, backing the visitors to progress to the semi-finals looks like the best value bet.

“Augsburg’s recent defensive solidity and Stuttgart’s slump make this a game where an upset is very much on the cards. The visitors have momentum, while the hosts look vulnerable.”
— BettingTips4You.com expert Wolfgang Shotten

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