Stuttgart vs PSG: Match Preview, Predictions & Lineups

Fixture: Stuttgart vs PSG

Date: Tuesday, 29 January 2025

Kick-off Time: 20:00 CET

Venue: Arena Stuttgart, Stuttgart

Competition: UEFA Champions League, Matchday 8

Stuttgart hosts Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the final round of the UEFA Champions League phase. Both teams are level on 10 points, making this a critical match in their quest for knockout stage qualification. Stuttgart enters this clash on the back of excellent domestic and European form, while PSG remains one of the most consistent and dangerous teams in Europe.

First Meeting: This marks the first UEFA competition encounter between Stuttgart and PSG.

• Wins: 4
• Draws: 1
• Losses: 4
  

• Wins: 15
• Draws: 4
• Losses: 13
  

• Last 5 Matches (All Competitions): L-W-W-W-W
• Most Recent Result: Mainz 2-0 Stuttgart (Bundesliga)
• Key Stat: Stuttgart has won four of their last matches across all competitions, scoring 10 goals in the process.
  

• Last 5 Matches (All Competitions): D-W-W-W-W
• Most Recent Result: PSG 1-1 Reims (Ligue 1)

Key Stat: PSG are unbeaten in their last 12 competitive matches, with their only losses in this season's Champions League coming away to Arsenal and Bayern Munich.

Formation: 4-3-3 likely under coach Sebastian Hoeneß.

Key Players:

• Enzo Millot: With 2 goals and 3 assists in the competition, Millot is Stuttgart's creative engine in midfield.
• Jamie Leweling: The forward has 2 goals in the Champions League and is vital to Stuttgart's attack.
• Anthony Rouault: Suspended for this match, Stuttgart will need to adjust defensively without him.

Injuries/Suspensions:

• Anthony Rouault is suspended.
• Dan-Axel Zagadou: Ruled out due to outer ligament problems. 
• El Bilal Touré: Rule out due to a metatarsal fracture. 
• Luca Raimund: Ruled out due to a hamstring injury.
  

Formation: 4-3-3 under coach Luis Enrique.

Key Players:

• Gonçalo Ramos: A clinical finisher, he has 2 goals in the Champions League this season and is seen as a bit of a super-sub option.
• Bradley Barcola: An attacking threat who adds creativity and pace on the wings.
• Willian Pacho: The defender leads the competition in ball recoveries, highlighting his defensive acumen.

Injuries/Suspensions

• Nuno Mendes is suspended, while Fabián Ruiz is one booking away from suspension.
• No other reported injuries or suspensions. 
  

Stuttgart will look to maintain their high-energy style, pressing PSG in midfield and transitioning quickly through Millot and Rieder. Without Rouault, their defensive organisation will be crucial, particularly against PSG's pacey attack. Stuttgart’s recent form shows their ability to convert chances effectively, which will be vital against PSG's high-quality defence.

PSG will rely on their midfield trio to control possession and dictate the tempo. With Hakimi and Barcola providing width and Ramos leading the line, they will aim to exploit spaces in Stuttgart’s backline. Defensive discipline will be key, especially with Stuttgart’s counterattacking threat.

Stuttgart 1-2 Paris Saint-Germain

PSG’s experience and quality in crucial matches should edge this tight encounter, though Stuttgart’s excellent form and home advantage could make this a closely contested affair.

Stuttgart has not played a French team since 2007, while PSG has struggled in recent trips to Germany, with only 1 win in their last 9 away games against Bundesliga clubs.

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