Stuttgart – RB Leipzig: a decisive clash for Champions League spots 
A straight shootout for European places lights up this weekend. Kick-off is at the MHP Arena on Sunday night. The stakes are enormous at the top. Both teams sit on exactly 47 points ahead of kick-off. Both want that Champions League ticket — badly.
Stuttgart’s European schedule headache 
Form tells a clear story domestically: Stuttgart are rolling with four Bundesliga matches without defeat. At home they’re lethal — nine wins from 12. But Europe bit back: a 2-1 loss to Porto on Thursday. Sebastian Hoeness has a packed schedule to manage. Too many games stack up tired legs. Now the priority is simple: protect that top-four spot.
Leipzig’s defensive inconsistency keeps managers up at night 
Ole Werner’s side are all-in on the league this season. Leipzig arrive unbeaten in five Bundesliga matches. Still, the backline is a headache. They haven’t kept a clean sheet in any of their last eight outings. Away form is patchy — 11 points from the last seven trips. The win over Hamburg showed they can hurt teams on the road, though.
Likely line-ups
Stuttgart : Nubel ; Assignon, Hendriks, Chabot, Mittelstadt ; Karazor, Stiller ; Leweling, Undav, El Khannouss ; Demirovic
RB Leipzig : Vandevoordt ; Baku, Orban, Lukeba, Raum ; Seiwald, Gruda, Baumgartner ; Diomande, Romulo, Nusa
Football Tip Stuttgart vs RB Leipzig
Pick: RB Leipzig win
European overload has drained Stuttgart. The trip to Portugal could force Hoeness into changes and that eats cohesion. Leipzig have a lighter schedule and should be fresher.
Leipzig’s defence is leaky, which will hand Stuttgart chances. Still, the visitors’ superior legs give them the edge to nick a late, precious three points.
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