2020-21 German Bundesliga – Stuttgart vs Augsburg Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Stuttgart vs Augsburg kick off? Friday 7th May, 2021 – 19:30 (UK)
Where is Stuttgart vs Augsburg being played? Mercedes-Benz-Arena, Stuttgart
Where can I get tickets for Stuttgart vs Augsburg? Check each club’s official website for updates on the ticket situation
What TV channel is Stuttgart vs Augsburg on in the UK? BT Sport have the rights to German Bundesliga matches in the UK, so it is worth checking their schedule
Where can I stream Stuttgart vs Augsburg in the UK? If televised, subscribers can stream the match live on the BT Sport website & app
Bet365 subscribers can stream German Bundesliga matches so it is worth checking their schedule
THE TEAM NEWS
STUTTGART
PREDICTED XI (3-4-2-1): Kobel; Mavropanos, Anton, Kempf; Coulibaly, Endo, Karazor, Sosa; Forster, Klimowicz; Kalajdzic
UNAVAILABLE: Ahamada (Suspended), Wamangituka (Injured), Mangala (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Sosa (Injured), Castro (Injured), Gonzalez (Injured), Cisse (Injured)
AUGSBURG
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Gikiewicz; Framberger, Oxford, Gouweleeuw, Iago; Strobl, Gruezo; Hahn, Richter, Caligiuri; Niederlechner
UNAVAILABLE: Uduokhai (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Finnbogason (Injured), Khedira (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Stuttgart suffered their fourth straight defeat at RB Leipzig last time out, which all but ended any lingering hopes they had of finishing in a European place. While they have had a tough set of fixtures recently, there may be an element of complacency creeping in as the campaign draws to a close, while the Swabians are also feeling the absence of a couple of key players. Augsburg are also in poor form but can certainly not afford to be complacent, as one point from their last four games has dragged them back into the relegation scrap. There has been a change in the dugout during the mini break in the Bundesliga, with former coach Markus Weinzierl replacing Heiko Herrlich. Weinzierl, also a former Stuttgart boss, enjoyed great success with the club previously and will certainly get the players fired up for this one, so the visitors have every chance of earning at least a point against an out-of-sorts Stuttgart side.