Will VfB slip up again on the road?

VfB Stuttgart, a true rival of the Fuggerstadt team, travels to the city of the world-famous Puppenkiste this coming Sunday. Manuel Baum’s team has now gone nine games without a win against the Blue-and-Whites. Accordingly, the odds for an Augsburg vs. VfB Stuttgart prediction—which once again favor the visitors in the upcoming clash—seem spot on.

However, the FCA under Manuel Baum is no longer the same team it was under Sandro Wagner. Thanks to a miraculous turnaround under Baum, Augsburg managed to fight its way out of the relegation zone. Despite two consecutive losses recently, the Fuggerstädter still hold a seven-point lead over the relegation spot. Furthermore, we believe the hosts are capable of securing points in our Augsburg vs. VfB Stuttgart prediction for this coming Sunday.

The last two head-to-head matches between these two teams in the 1. Bundesliga were extremely high-scoring. A total of nine goals were scored in those two games. High-scoring matches have also been a hallmark of VfB’s away games this season.

Augsburg vs. VfB Stuttgart AI Prediction

While the odds offered for a home win essentially match the AI’s assessment, the AI considers the odds for an away win to be set too low (2.00 instead of 2.10).

According to the Augsburg vs. VfB Stuttgart AI prediction, the xG value for the upcoming match is 3.04 (1.32 for Augsburg and 1.72 for Stuttgart). What’s interesting, however, is that the AI estimates the probability that this mark won’t be surpassed at 51.3%. Consequently, the bet should be placed on fewer than three goals being scored during the match. This is because the bookmakers see the chance of a maximum of two goals being scored this coming Sunday as ten percent lower than our in-house artificial intelligence.

Augsburg – Stats & Current Form

Sometimes less is more. “Back to the Roots” – that was the simple recipe for success from Manuel Baum, who replaced the hapless Sandro Wagner in his second stint on the bench. While Julian Nagelsmann’s former assistant wanted to mold the Fuggerstadt team into a dominant, attacking, and technically strong side, Baum managed to lead his team back to success using simple tools like fight, willingness to run, and determination, along with a more defensive tactic focused on quick counterattacks.

Can Augsburg upset VfB?

The return to the tried-and-true style of play from recent years has given FCA an incredible points average under Manuel Baum, one that matches that of a top-tier team. However, it is also clear that Augsburg will not be able to establish itself among the top teams in the German top flight in the long run.

Most recently, there were also two setbacks on the road against Champions League contenders Leipzig and Dortmund.

Certainly not the end of the world for FCA, as the gap to the relegation zone is still large enough following their spectacular run in the 1. Bundesliga. Above all, however, the defense—which had been so solid under Manuel Baum—was shown its limits in the matches against the league’s top teams. In both matches, the Fuggerstadt side conceded more than one goal—a scenario we can very well imagine in our Augsburg vs. Stuttgart prediction as well.

After all, the Swabians are bringing one of the best attacking lines in the German top flight to town. Since Stuttgart has also looked very vulnerable defensively in their recent Bundesliga away games, we expect another high-scoring match this coming Sunday. And we don’t rule out the possibility of FCA picking up a point either.

VfB Stuttgart – Statistics & Current Form

It remains true. At home, VfB remains a force to be reckoned with this season. Thanks to the crucial victory against Leipzig on the last matchday, the Swabians were able to pull away from their closest pursuer and catch up to TSG Hoffenheim in points. Furthermore, the odds from online bookmakers for the Augsburg vs. VfB Stuttgart match suggest another Swabian victory is on the horizon. After all, the Red-Whites are once again the favorites going into the match against Augsburg.

Another away slip-up for VfB?

However, VfB’s recent away games in the Bundesliga have been less than convincing. They failed to secure a single victory against the bottom-of-the-table teams St. Pauli, Heidenheim, and Mainz. In particular, the Swabians’ defense—which had actually improved this season—showed alarming signs of weakness in these matches. Sebastian Hoeneß’s team conceded seven goals in these three league games against opponents who were anything but strong offensively.

For this reason, we are moving away from an Augsburg vs. VfB Stuttgart prediction in favor of a win for the visitors. Especially since the Red-Whites are still feeling the effects of their grueling Europa League match against FC Porto, while Augsburg goes into this game well-rested and has been able to focus all week on Sunday’s clash.

We therefore definitely cannot rule out another slip-up in the upcoming match—or at least more goals conceded by Hoeneß’s side—this coming Sunday. Up front, however, the Swabians usually manage to create something against the Red-Whites’ brilliantly assembled attack. That’s why we expect several goals again in the upcoming match at the WWK-Arena.

Augsburg – VfB Stuttgart Head-to-Head / H2H Record

The two teams have faced each other a total of 59 times. VfB has claimed the majority of the victories in this rivalry, with 33 wins overall. Augsburg has celebrated 17 times, while the points were shared only nine times. Recently, the FCA has also been a true favorite opponent for the Swabians.

Hoeneß’s side has won eight of the last nine meetings; the Fuggerstadt team has managed to snag a point just once (8-1-0). Accordingly, the Augsburg vs. VfB Stuttgart betting odds for our no-deposit free bet favor the visitors to win.

Augsburg – VfB Stuttgart Prediction

Just how much VfB is currently struggling away against tough, physical opponents was clearly demonstrated by the Swabians’ last three away games. The sobering record against the bottom-of-the-table teams St. Pauli, Heidenheim, and Mainz was just two measly points and not a single win for Sebastian Hoeneß’s team.

The Swabians certainly dominated the last few matchups against the Fuggerstadt team. Nevertheless, VfB will once again face a robust and combative team in Manuel Baum’s squad this coming Sunday. Following the tough away match in the Europa League in Porto, we therefore expect the Red-Whites to face difficulties once again in the upcoming away game.

That’s why we’re leaning toward the Augsburg vs. VfB Stuttgart tip on the double chance for the hosts. At least one point—and possibly even an end to the losing streak against VfB—could be within reach for the Bavarian Swabians following their clear improvement in performance over the past few weeks. We do, however, expect Baum’s team to score at least one goal. In the first leg, FCA already scored twice against Stuttgart, back when Sandro Wagner was still in charge.

And VfB’s away games have been high-scoring this season anyway. In every game the Swabians have played on the road this season, more than two goals have been scored. Our top betting recommendations for this coming Sunday are therefore once again “Both Teams to Score” and “Over 2.5 Goals.”