The final day of the UCL league phase is a tense affair, with both Stuttgart and PSG teetering on the edge of qualification. For either team, only three points will suffice – anything less could lead to elimination from Europe’s most prestigious tournament at such an early stage. And that’s a fate neither side can afford to face.
VfB Stuttgart Team News
Stuttgart’s position heading into the final game of the UCL group stage perfectly embodies the “all to play for” mentality. Currently sitting in 24th place, they occupy the last spot that would secure progression to the next round. With 10 points and just a 2-point cushion over pursuing teams like Manchester City, Stuttgart’s only path forward is a win. The good news for them is that they’ve found some rhythm, winning their last two Champions League matches. However, their dress rehearsal wasn’t ideal, as they suffered a 2-0 defeat to Mainz in the Bundesliga. Adding to their challenge, playing at home doesn’t seem to provide much of an advantage – Stuttgart has won just one of their three home games in the competition.
PSG Team News
PSG’s situation is strikingly similar to Stuttgart’s. The French side may be positioned higher in the standings, but that’s only thanks to a superior goal difference. Their circumstances could have been far worse, had it not been for a thrilling 4-2 victory over Manchester City in the previous matchday. That win marked PSG’s second consecutive victory, following a pattern similar to Stuttgart’s in their last four Champions League fixtures—two losses, followed by two wins. It’s a timely resurgence for PSG, but, much like Stuttgart, their preparation for this crucial match could have been better, as they were held to a draw by Reims in midweek. Additionally, PSG will need to find their scoring form on the road, as they’ve only found the net in one of their three away matches in the tournament.
Head-to-Head-Games
This will be the first time in which Stuttgart and PSG face one another in an official match, so no prior H2H statistics are available.
VfB Stuttgart – PSG Betting Prediction
My pick for this match is both teams to score. With the stakes so high for both sides, I expect both Stuttgart and PSG to come out attacking from the very first minute, making for an open and exciting game. Neither team is particularly renowned for their solid defensive performances, and between them, there’s only been one clean sheet in their last four Champions League matches. At the same time, both teams have managed to score in three of their last four games in the competition. With qualification on the line, I anticipate a thrilling encounter with goals from both sides.
Betting Tip: Both Teams To Score: Yes
Bookmaker: Sportsbet.io
Odds: 1.71
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