1899 Hoffenheim - VfB Stuttgart

Regular Season - 26
Kickoff: 2024-03-16 16:30

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1899 Hoffenheim - VfB Stuttgart Predictions

Prediction: Draw or VfB Stuttgart
Best odds: 1.31

As the Bundesliga gears up for another riveting encounter, fans are eagerly anticipating the clash between 1899 Hoffenheim and VfB Stuttgart at the PreZero Arena. With the league campaign well into the second half, every match could be a decider for European spots or survival in Germany's top-flight. The predictions for this match are shrouded in mystery, as both teams have shown they can surprise on their day.

Key Players

For 1899 Hoffenheim, the spotlight will be on Ihlas Bebou, whose performance could be pivotal. With a rating of 6.75, Bebou has managed to put 5 shots on target from a total of 13 attempts, contributing 3 goals so far. His agility and pace could trouble any defense. Another attacker, Marius Bülter, will also be crucial for the home side. Bülter, with a rating of 6.76, has provided 3 assists and has been involved in creating numerous chances for his teammates. In the midfield, Florian Grillitsch stands out with a 6.84 rating, showing his worth with 770 passes and 2 assists, a testament to his role as Hoffenheim's playmaker.

VfB Stuttgart, sitting comfortably in third place, will rely heavily on Silas Katompa Mvumpa. With a rating of 6.71, Mvumpa has been a constant threat in front of goal, managing 3 goals from his efforts. Jamie Leweling, another key forward for Stuttgart, has a rating of 6.71 and has been instrumental with 2 goals and 15 shots on target. Defensively, Josha Vagnoman will be a player to watch. With a 6.83 rating, he has not only contributed defensively but has also been valuable in attack with 2 assists.

Recent Form

Hoffenheim's recent form has been less than stellar, with their last five games resulting in a series of draws and losses (LDDDL). They currently sit at 9th in the table, with 27 points and a goal difference of -3. On the other hand, Stuttgart has been in sublime form, securing four wins in their last five matches (WWWWL), which has propelled them to third in the league, boasting a strong goal difference of +23.

Head-to-Head History

The head-to-head record between the two teams provides a mixed bag of results. In their most recent encounter on October 28, 2023, Hoffenheim snatched a narrow victory with a 3-2 result at Stuttgart's ground. However, the two previous matches ended in draws, with a 1-1 scoreline on May 27, 2023, and a 2-2 draw on January 24, 2023. This suggests that there is little to separate the two sides when they meet.

Prediction

Considering the current form and historical encounters, this match promises to be a tightly contested affair. Hoffenheim will be desperate to turn their fortunes around and climb up the table, while Stuttgart will aim to cement their position in the Champions League spots. The match could go either way, but given Stuttgart's impressive form, they might have the edge over Hoffenheim. However, the home advantage and determination to break the poor run of form could see Hoffenheim put up a strong fight.

The final prediction leans towards a high-scoring draw, with both teams finding the back of the net. Expect key contributions from Ihlas Bebou and Marius Bülter for Hoffenheim, while Silas Katompa Mvumpa and Josha Vagnoman will be critical for Stuttgart. Fans at the PreZero Arena are in for an enthralling Bundesliga encounter that could go down to the wire.

Prediction probabilities

Strength

35%
65%

Attacking Potential

39%
61%

Defensive Potential

38%
62%

Poisson Distribution

40%
60%

Stregth H2H

62%
38%

Goals H2H

50%
50%

Wins the game

44%
56%

1899 Hoffenheim - VfB Stuttgart Head to Head

Bundesliga standings

Rank Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Bayer Leverkusen players, news and schedule Bayer Leverkusen 28 24 4 0 69 19 50 76
2 Bayern Munich players, news and schedule Bayern Munich 28 19 3 6 80 36 44 60
3 VfB Stuttgart players, news and schedule VfB Stuttgart 28 19 3 6 64 34 30 60
4 RB Leipzig players, news and schedule RB Leipzig 28 16 5 7 64 33 31 53
5 Borussia Dortmund players, news and schedule Borussia Dortmund 28 15 8 5 55 33 22 53
6 Eintracht Frankfurt players, news and schedule Eintracht Frankfurt 28 10 12 6 43 36 7 42
7 FC Augsburg players, news and schedule FC Augsburg 28 9 9 10 45 46 -1 36
8 1899 Hoffenheim players, news and schedule 1899 Hoffenheim 28 10 6 12 48 53 -5 36
9 SC Freiburg players, news and schedule SC Freiburg 28 10 6 12 40 52 -12 36
10 FC Heidenheim players, news and schedule FC Heidenheim 28 8 9 11 41 49 -8 33
11 Werder Bremen players, news and schedule Werder Bremen 28 8 7 13 36 44 -8 31
12 Union Berlin players, news and schedule Union Berlin 28 8 5 15 25 43 -18 29
13 Borussia Monchengladbach players, news and schedule Borussia Monchengladbach 27 6 10 11 46 53 -7 28
14 VfL Wolfsburg players, news and schedule VfL Wolfsburg 27 7 7 13 33 44 -11 28
15 Vfl Bochum players, news and schedule Vfl Bochum 28 5 11 12 33 58 -25 26
16 FSV Mainz 05 players, news and schedule FSV Mainz 05 28 4 11 13 26 46 -20 23
17 1.FC Köln players, news and schedule 1.FC Köln 28 4 10 14 23 49 -26 22
18 SV Darmstadt 98 players, news and schedule SV Darmstadt 98 28 2 8 18 28 71 -43 14