Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the DFB-Pokal match.
Stuttgart’s poor run of form has seen them suffer three consecutive defeats. However, they remain clear favourites in this cup clash against Augsburg. With realistic hopes of securing a first major trophy under Sebastian Hoeneß, Stuttgart may well go all in on this competition.
Stuttgart
A defensive collapse against Paris Saint-Germain (1:4) ended their Champions League knockout stage hopes. Even when fielding a rotated squad in Saturday’s Bundesliga defeat to Borussia Mönchengladbach (1:2), Stuttgart still generated 1.16 xG from 10 shots. They rank in the Bundesliga’s top four for expected goals (41.01), showing that the coach has managed to replace Deniz Undav, Nick Woltemade, and Ermedin Demirović without losing attacking quality.
Augsburg
Augsburg’s 2025 campaign began with a narrow defeat to Stuttgart (0:1), but they have since bounced back with three wins in four Bundesliga matches. This run has helped them move further away from the relegation battle, yet their defensive inconsistency remains a concern for fans. In 20 Bundesliga games, Augsburg have conceded 35 goals from 28.83 xGA – only two teams in the league have a worse defensive record.
Stuttgart vs Augsburg Prediction
Under Sebastian Hoeneß, Stuttgart have won three of their last four meetings with Augsburg (with one draw). Home advantage should further boost the hosts, making them strong favourites for victory.
