Stuttgart take on the visitors Augsburg in the quarterfinal match of DFB Pokal. The match will be played on Tuesday, February 4th at MHPArena (Stuttgart).
Stuttgart undoubtedly exceeded expectations last season. Serhou Guirassy and company impressed, even finishing ahead of Bayern Munich by a single point—only the incredible Bayer Leverkusen was stronger. This season, with Guirassy gone and a busier schedule, some regression was inevitable. The question was: how far would they drop? To their credit, Sebastian Hoeneß’s side has held up well. They performed admirably in the Champions League but were unlucky—after a heavy defeat to PSG, they finished third in the group and missed out on the knockout stage. In the Bundesliga, they remain among the top teams, though they are no longer in second place. That said, back-to-back losses, including the recent defeat to Borussia Mönchengladbach, have raised concerns. Despite some setbacks, Stuttgart’s ability to stay competitive in both domestic and European competitions speaks volumes about their squad depth and tactical discipline.
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Augsburg holding their own this season. The Fuggerstädter made a quick impact after their Bundesliga promotion, even earning a European campaign early on. That Europa League stint—surprisingly successful—remains their only one, as the club has since settled into the lower half of the table, constantly battling against relegation under various managers. However, they’ve always managed to survive, and last season, Jesper Thorup guided them to an 11th-place finish with 39 points after taking over mid-season. This campaign, results have been at a similar level. In fact, January was particularly strong, with away wins against Union Berlin and Werder Bremen (both 2-0). Back at home, they also secured a victory over Heidenheim. Most recently, they picked up another solid result on the road against St. Pauli. With their strong away form and solid defensive organization, Augsburg has become a tough opponent for any side in the league.
In their last six encounters, Stuttgart has dominated, winning five times and drawing once against Augsburg. In their most recent meeting in January, the Swabians secured a 1-0 away victory. This should be an entertaining game. We’re backing over 3.0 total goals in this matchup.
Prediction for the match: Over 3.0 scored goals.
