Hoffenheim vs Stuttgart Prediction & Betting Tips - Bundesliga

Prediction published on 16/03/2024, 04:31  by Daniel Ngulu in Bundesliga Predictions

Two sides with European ambitions will be facing off when Hoffenheim hosts Stuttgart on Saturday in the Bundesliga. Hoffenheim are seven points below sixth while Stuttgart, seven points ahead of fifth are strong contenders for a top four finish. The hosts’ push for Europe took a beating last time out as they fell 3-1 to sixth placed Eintracht Frankfurt. They will be keen to avoid another defeat to a top-six side. A strong start to the game had John Brooks put Hoffenheim in the lead but it all went wrong after that. Minutes after his goal, Brooks was sent off and their lead canceled. Eintracht Frankfurt would go on two score two more before Ozan Kabak was sent off to see Hoffenheim finish with nine men. Ahead of that loss, Hoffenheim had won two back to back league matches. Those victories over Borussia Dortmund and Werder Bremen are all they have in the last 11 league games. They have five losses in that run. In the last five home league matches they have just a win, though three ended in draws.

While Hoffenheim’s hopes suffered a blow, Stuttgart strengthened theirs with a 2-0 home win over 10-man Union Berlin. Sehrou Guirassy scored the opening goal in the game, his fourth in as many matches which fires him up for this game. For the team, it was their fifth unbeaten outing, and they’ve only lost once in the last eight matches. Stuttgart have won six of their last seven league matches, which takes them into this game as the favorites. In their current form, Stuttgart will be positive of getting their first win in five matches against Hoffenheim. Their reverse fixture, played in October, ended in a 3-2 home loss for Stuttgart. They have two losses and drew twice in the last four meetings with Hoffenheim. While Stuttgart haven't done well in recent matches against Hoffenheim, they have scored in each of their last eight meetings. In addition to their good recent run, Stuttgart have three straight away league wins. It feels like this is the best moment to end Hoffenheim’s recent dominance in this fixture.