Hoffenheim v VfB Stuttgart Prediction and Preview – 03/10/15
Bundesliga preview – Hoffenheim v VfB Stuttgart prediction
Hoffenheim manager Markus Gisdol is likely to name an unchanged side for this fixture with his side finally getting their season under way in the last two games. Steven Zuber will provide competition on the left wing for Jonathan Schmid. Eduardo Vargas is likely to start up front with options in Kevin Kuranyi and Mark Uth off the bench.
VfB Stuttgart have a number of injury concerns which will mean some enforced changes. Timo Baumgartl is struggling to be fit and Adam Hlousek could deputise at centre back. Christian Gentner and Serey Die are doubts for the game so Ferati and Gruezo may come in. Finally Filip Kostic will be replaced by either Alexandru Maxim or Martin Harnik.
Possible Line-ups
Hoffenheim: 4-2-3-1 formation: Baumann; Kaderabek, Sule, Bicakcic, Toljan; Schwegler, Polanski; Volland, Rudy, Schmid; Vargas
VfB Stuttgart: 4-4-2 formation: Tyton; Klein, Baumgartl, Sunjic, Insua; Didavi, Die, Gentner, Maxim; Werner, Ginczek
Statistics
Last 10 matches:
- Hoffenheim have won 2, drawn 3 and lost 5
- Stuttgart have won 3, drawn 1 and lost 6
Over the course of their previous 10 matches:
- Hoffenheim have scored an average of 1.2 goals and conceded an average of 1.5 goals per game
- Stutgart have scored an average of 1.7 goals and conceded an average of 2.2 goals per game
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in:
- 6 of Hoffenheim’s previous 10 matches
- 9 of Stuttgart’s previous 10 matches
Hoffenheim won both fixtures last season with a 2-1 win at home and a 2-0 away win over Stuttgart.
Prediction
Hoffenheim currently sit 15th in the table but have been a much better side in their last two games. Their impressive 1-1 draw at home to Dortmund has given the side confidence which they took into their 3-1 away win over Augsburg last weekend. Hoffenheim’s attack is full of pace with plenty of attacking options on the bench, they will all want to get on the score sheet.
Stuttgart sit 17th in the table and have found this season a struggle. With their only win coming in their last away fixture in Hannover the Stuttgart fans will be hoping for some more away success. Front man Daniel Ginczek has been amongst the goals this season along with winger Daniel Didavi, both will need to play well to get anything from this game for Stuttgart.
We have went for Hoffeheim to maintain their current run of form and take the points in this one. Stuttgart are capable of scoring a goal but with the pace of Volland and Vargas we expect Hoffenheim to have plenty of chances.
Tips
Hoffenheim to win either half at 8/13 – Click here to bet with Bet365
Hoffenheim to win and both teams to score at 11/4 – Click here to bet with Bet365
Kevin Volland to score anytime and Hoffenheim win 2-1 at 16/1 – Click here to bet with Bet365
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