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Stuttgart vs Paris Saint-Germain: Prediction, Team News & Lineups | Jan 29, 2025

Stuttgart and Paris Saint-Germain face off at the MHPArena on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at 8:00 pm UK time, in a critical UEFA Champions League League Phase fixture. Both teams sit inside the top 24 but need at least a draw to secure progression into the playoffs.

Interesting Fact:

PSG have won five of their last six group stage finales, showcasing their strength in closing out the League Phase.

Team Analysis

Stuttgart

Stuttgart are on the edge of elimination in 24th place, knowing that a defeat could see them overtaken by several sides. While their recent form has been solid, their home record in European competition leaves much to be desired, with just one win in their last ten matches.

Form:

  • Last 5 matches: W-W-W-L-L
  • Last match: 2-0 loss vs Mainz

Key Players:

  • Jamie Leweling: Scored twice in the 3-1 win over Slovan Bratislava, taking his Champions League tally to two goals.
  • Enzo Millot: Stuttgart’s joint top scorer and assist provider in this Champions League campaign.

Injuries/Suspensions:

  • Anthony Rouault: Suspended.
  • Out: El Bilal Toure (foot), Dan-Axel Zagadou (knee), Luca Raimund (hamstring), Justin Diehl (hamstring).

Paris Saint-Germain

PSG are 22nd in the standings and unbeaten in their last 12 matches across all competitions. Coming off an exhilarating 4-2 win over Manchester City, Luis Enrique’s side will be confident heading into this fixture, despite their poor away record in Europe.

Form:

  • Last 5 matches: W-W-W-W-D
  • Last match: 4-2 win vs Manchester City

Key Players:

  • Gonçalo Ramos: PSG’s leading scorer in this Champions League campaign with two goals.
  • Joao Neves: A key contributor in midfield, crucial to PSG’s comeback against Manchester City.

Injuries/Suspensions:

  • Nuno Mendes: Suspended.
  • No injuries reported.

Head-to-Head and Past Encounters

Stuttgart and PSG have not met recently in European competition, adding intrigue to this pivotal clash.

Key Stats:

  • Stuttgart have won two of their four home encounters with French clubs in European competitions.
  • PSG have lost on eight of their 13 visits to Germany in European play.

Prediction

Goal.mu/Mauri.bet predicts: Stuttgart 1-2 Paris Saint-Germain

PSG’s superior quality and recent form should edge them past Stuttgart, although the hosts may give the Parisians a tough test at the MHPArena.

Betting Tips

  1. Both Teams to Score: Yes
  2. Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals
  3. Anytime Goalscorer: Gonçalo Ramos

Possible Lineups

Stuttgart (4-3-3):
Nubel; Vagnoman, Al Dakhil, Chabot, Mittelstadt; Keitel, Stiller, Millot; Leweling, Undav, Fuhrich

Paris Saint-Germain (4-3-3):
Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Hernandez; Joao Neves, Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz; Dembele, Doue, Barcola

Hot Stat

PSG have scored 14 goals in their last six matches, highlighting their attacking strength heading into this encounter.

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