Bundesliga Regular Season - 26

VfB Stuttgart vs NS RB Leipzig

MHPArena

Match Preview

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Futmetrix Verdict
83
VfB Stuttgart
vs
RB Leipzig
Sun, Mar 15 • 18:30 Deutsch
⚡ Form 66
⚖️ Balance 100
🏆 Stakes 56
⭐ Stars 98
Winner takes the Champions League advantage.

Top-Four Crunch Match: Stuttgart and Leipzig's Dead Heat

Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 83/100. With both sides locked on 47 points, this showdown will dictate who secures the vital Champions League spot.

The Setup

VfB Stuttgart and RB Leipzig step onto the MHPArena pitch on March 15, 2026, separated only by goal difference. Our off-the-charts Balance rating highlights a dead-even contest between two heavyweights. Leipzig brings an unbeaten Form streak into enemy territory, stringing together clinical performances while Stuttgart hopes home advantage cures their recent wobble. The Stakes are massive in this classic six-pointer. Expect a showcase of Stars with huge attacking potential on display, making defensive slip-ups incredibly costly.

Key Battle

Ermedin Demirović vs Christoph Baumgartner. Demirović serves as Stuttgart's relentless battering ram, creating space and converting chances inside the box. Leipzig counters with Baumgartner, an attacking maestro tearing through defensive lines right now. This game hinges entirely on which forward exerts more dominance and punishes the opposition's backline.

Our Prediction

We expect a thrilling, high-scoring draw. Stuttgart will push the tempo early in front of their home crowd, but Leipzig's road resilience and deadly counter-attacks will earn them an equalizer. A 2-2 result keeps the top-four race wide open.

Key Questions

Should I watch this match?

Yes. It is a genuine six-pointer between two sides tied on points fighting desperately for Champions League qualification.

What's the predicted outcome?

A 2-2 draw. The teams are too evenly matched to separate, with both dynamic attacks likely to breach the opposing defenses.

Where are VfB Stuttgart and RB Leipzig in the league table?

Stuttgart sits in 4th place, and Leipzig is right behind them in 5th. Both teams are deadlocked at 47 points.

What is VfB Stuttgart's current form?

Stuttgart's form is slightly patchy. They are coming off a recent loss, resulting in a DWDWL record over their last five.

Who is the in-form player to watch?

Christoph Baumgartner (RB Leipzig) is the standout star, boasting 4 goals in his last 5 matches alongside a 7.2 average rating.

What is the Futmetrix Score?

The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
17/05/2025 RB Leipzig 2 - 3 VfB Stuttgart Bundesliga Red Bull Arena
02/04/2025 VfB Stuttgart 3 - 1 RB Leipzig DFB Pokal MHPArena
15/01/2025 VfB Stuttgart 2 - 1 RB Leipzig Bundesliga MHPArena
27/01/2024 VfB Stuttgart 5 - 2 RB Leipzig Bundesliga Stuttgart Arena
25/08/2023 RB Leipzig 5 - 1 VfB Stuttgart Bundesliga Leipzig Stadium
27/01/2023 RB Leipzig 2 - 1 VfB Stuttgart Bundesliga Red Bull Arena
07/08/2022 VfB Stuttgart 1 - 1 RB Leipzig Bundesliga Mercedes-Benz-Arena
15/01/2022 VfB Stuttgart 0 - 2 RB Leipzig Bundesliga Mercedes-Benz-Arena
20/08/2021 RB Leipzig 4 - 0 VfB Stuttgart Bundesliga Red Bull Arena
17/05/2025
Bundesliga Red Bull Arena
02/04/2025
DFB Pokal MHPArena
15/01/2025
Bundesliga MHPArena
27/01/2024
Bundesliga Stuttgart Arena
25/08/2023
Bundesliga Leipzig Stadium
27/01/2023
Bundesliga Red Bull Arena
07/08/2022
Bundesliga Mercedes-Benz-Arena
15/01/2022
Bundesliga Mercedes-Benz-Arena
20/08/2021
Bundesliga Red Bull Arena
VfB Stuttgart Win
RB Leipzig Win
Draw

Season Statistics

4
League Position
5
47
Points
47
48
Goals Scored
46
32
Goals Conceded
33

League Standings

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Bayern München 25 66 92 24 +68 WBayern München 4 - 1 Borussia Mönchengladbach (06-03-2026)WBorussia Dortmund 2 - 3 Bayern München (28-02-2026)WBayern München 3 - 2 Eintracht Frankfurt (21-02-2026)WWerder Bremen 0 - 3 Bayern München (14-02-2026)WBayern München 5 - 1 1899 Hoffenheim (08-02-2026)
2 Borussia Dortmund 25 55 53 26 +27 W1. FC Köln 1 - 2 Borussia Dortmund (07-03-2026)LBorussia Dortmund 2 - 3 Bayern München (28-02-2026)DRB Leipzig 2 - 2 Borussia Dortmund (21-02-2026)WBorussia Dortmund 4 - 0 FSV Mainz 05 (13-02-2026)WVfL Wolfsburg 1 - 2 Borussia Dortmund (07-02-2026)
3 1899 Hoffenheim 25 49 53 33 +20 W1. FC Heidenheim 2 - 4 1899 Hoffenheim (07-03-2026)L1899 Hoffenheim 0 - 1 FC St. Pauli (28-02-2026)D1. FC Köln 2 - 2 1899 Hoffenheim (21-02-2026)W1899 Hoffenheim 3 - 0 SC Freiburg (14-02-2026)LBayern München 5 - 1 1899 Hoffenheim (08-02-2026)
4 VfB Stuttgart 25 47 50 34 +16 DFSV Mainz 05 2 - 2 VfB Stuttgart (07-03-2026)WVfB Stuttgart 4 - 0 VfL Wolfsburg (01-03-2026)D1. FC Heidenheim 3 - 3 VfB Stuttgart (22-02-2026)WVfB Stuttgart 3 - 1 1. FC Köln (14-02-2026)LFC St. Pauli 2 - 1 VfB Stuttgart (07-02-2026)
5 RB Leipzig 25 47 48 34 +14 WRB Leipzig 2 - 1 FC Augsburg (07-03-2026)WHamburger SV 1 - 2 RB Leipzig (01-03-2026)DRB Leipzig 2 - 2 Borussia Dortmund (21-02-2026)DRB Leipzig 2 - 2 VfL Wolfsburg (15-02-2026)W1. FC Köln 1 - 2 RB Leipzig (08-02-2026)
6 Bayer Leverkusen 25 44 48 32 +16 DSC Freiburg 3 - 3 Bayer Leverkusen (07-03-2026)WHamburger SV 0 - 1 Bayer Leverkusen (04-03-2026)DBayer Leverkusen 1 - 1 FSV Mainz 05 (28-02-2026)LUnion Berlin 1 - 0 Bayer Leverkusen (21-02-2026)WBayer Leverkusen 4 - 0 FC St. Pauli (14-02-2026)
7 Eintracht Frankfurt 25 35 48 49 -1 DFC St. Pauli 0 - 0 Eintracht Frankfurt (08-03-2026)WEintracht Frankfurt 2 - 0 SC Freiburg (01-03-2026)LBayern München 3 - 2 Eintracht Frankfurt (21-02-2026)WEintracht Frankfurt 3 - 0 Borussia Mönchengladbach (14-02-2026)DUnion Berlin 1 - 1 Eintracht Frankfurt (06-02-2026)
8 SC Freiburg 25 34 37 42 -5 DSC Freiburg 3 - 3 Bayer Leverkusen (07-03-2026)LEintracht Frankfurt 2 - 0 SC Freiburg (01-03-2026)WSC Freiburg 2 - 1 Borussia Mönchengladbach (22-02-2026)L1899 Hoffenheim 3 - 0 SC Freiburg (14-02-2026)WSC Freiburg 1 - 0 Werder Bremen (07-02-2026)
9 FC Augsburg 25 31 31 43 -12 LRB Leipzig 2 - 1 FC Augsburg (07-03-2026)WFC Augsburg 2 - 0 1. FC Köln (27-02-2026)WVfL Wolfsburg 2 - 3 FC Augsburg (21-02-2026)WFC Augsburg 1 - 0 1. FC Heidenheim (15-02-2026)LFSV Mainz 05 2 - 0 FC Augsburg (07-02-2026)
10 Hamburger SV 25 29 28 36 -8 WVfL Wolfsburg 1 - 2 Hamburger SV (07-03-2026)LHamburger SV 0 - 1 Bayer Leverkusen (04-03-2026)LHamburger SV 1 - 2 RB Leipzig (01-03-2026)DFSV Mainz 05 1 - 1 Hamburger SV (20-02-2026)WHamburger SV 3 - 2 Union Berlin (14-02-2026)
11 Union Berlin 25 28 30 42 -12 LUnion Berlin 1 - 4 Werder Bremen (08-03-2026)LBorussia Mönchengladbach 1 - 0 Union Berlin (28-02-2026)WUnion Berlin 1 - 0 Bayer Leverkusen (21-02-2026)LHamburger SV 3 - 2 Union Berlin (14-02-2026)DUnion Berlin 1 - 1 Eintracht Frankfurt (06-02-2026)
12 Borussia Mönchengladbach 25 25 28 43 -15 WBorussia Mönchengladbach 2 - 0 FC St. Pauli (13-03-2026)LBayern München 4 - 1 Borussia Mönchengladbach (06-03-2026)WBorussia Mönchengladbach 1 - 0 Union Berlin (28-02-2026)LSC Freiburg 2 - 1 Borussia Mönchengladbach (22-02-2026)LEintracht Frankfurt 3 - 0 Borussia Mönchengladbach (14-02-2026)
13 Werder Bremen 25 25 29 45 -16 WUnion Berlin 1 - 4 Werder Bremen (08-03-2026)WWerder Bremen 2 - 0 1. FC Heidenheim (28-02-2026)LFC St. Pauli 2 - 1 Werder Bremen (22-02-2026)LWerder Bremen 0 - 3 Bayern München (14-02-2026)LSC Freiburg 1 - 0 Werder Bremen (07-02-2026)
14 1. FC Köln 25 24 34 43 -9 L1. FC Köln 1 - 2 Borussia Dortmund (07-03-2026)LFC Augsburg 2 - 0 1. FC Köln (27-02-2026)D1. FC Köln 2 - 2 1899 Hoffenheim (21-02-2026)LVfB Stuttgart 3 - 1 1. FC Köln (14-02-2026)L1. FC Köln 1 - 2 RB Leipzig (08-02-2026)
15 FSV Mainz 05 25 24 29 41 -12 DFSV Mainz 05 2 - 2 VfB Stuttgart (07-03-2026)DBayer Leverkusen 1 - 1 FSV Mainz 05 (28-02-2026)DFSV Mainz 05 1 - 1 Hamburger SV (20-02-2026)LBorussia Dortmund 4 - 0 FSV Mainz 05 (13-02-2026)WFSV Mainz 05 2 - 0 FC Augsburg (07-02-2026)
16 FC St. Pauli 25 24 23 40 -17 LBorussia Mönchengladbach 2 - 0 FC St. Pauli (13-03-2026)DFC St. Pauli 0 - 0 Eintracht Frankfurt (08-03-2026)W1899 Hoffenheim 0 - 1 FC St. Pauli (28-02-2026)WFC St. Pauli 2 - 1 Werder Bremen (22-02-2026)LBayer Leverkusen 4 - 0 FC St. Pauli (14-02-2026)
17 VfL Wolfsburg 25 20 34 55 -21 LVfL Wolfsburg 1 - 2 Hamburger SV (07-03-2026)LVfB Stuttgart 4 - 0 VfL Wolfsburg (01-03-2026)LVfL Wolfsburg 2 - 3 FC Augsburg (21-02-2026)DRB Leipzig 2 - 2 VfL Wolfsburg (15-02-2026)LVfL Wolfsburg 1 - 2 Borussia Dortmund (07-02-2026)
18 1. FC Heidenheim 25 14 24 57 -33 L1. FC Heidenheim 2 - 4 1899 Hoffenheim (07-03-2026)LWerder Bremen 2 - 0 1. FC Heidenheim (28-02-2026)D1. FC Heidenheim 3 - 3 VfB Stuttgart (22-02-2026)LFC Augsburg 1 - 0 1. FC Heidenheim (15-02-2026)L1. FC Heidenheim 0 - 2 Hamburger SV (07-02-2026)