Hoffenheim vs Stuttgart prediction: GERMANY: Bundesliga betting tips on match 2024-03-15 17:30.
[p]This Saturdayâs Bundesliga primetime TV spot goes to the Baden-Swabian Derby between an inconsistent Hoffenheim side and the Bundesligaâs surprise Champions League challengers Stuttgart. The hosts slipped to seven points adrift of the top-six after letting a 1-0 lead slip to lose 3-1 against Frankfurt last weekend. That was all whilst losing two of their starting trio of centre-backs to red cards, which will surely leave them shorthanded at the back this weekend.[/p]
[p]Ill-discipline has been a major factor in Hoffenheimâs faltering European push, as they have now received four dismissals across their last four league outings. Even so, a home return could be a positive for Hoffenheim, who have remained largely solid across their last seven outings here (W2, D4, L1), with the Sinsheimers coming from behind to claim a point in three of their last four stalemates.[/p]
[p]In contrast to their inconsistent rivals, Stuttgart have been the image of consistency as they picked up 19 of the last 21 available points prior to this round, a joint league-high along with rampant league leaders Leverkusen (W6, D1). That represents the Swabiansâ longest unbeaten run of Bundesliga games since 2020, when Hoffenheimâs current boss (Pellegrino Matarazzo) was the manager![/p]
[p]Given their imperious form, nothing short of Champions League qualification will suffice for Stuttgart at this stage. A 53-point haul after 25 rounds represents their best ever tally in the âthree points for a winâ era, and only one side with as many points at this stage finished outside of the top three. Getting another three here may require the visitors to score more than a sole goal though, as theyâre without an away clean sheet across their previous nine trips (W4, L5). [/p]
[p]Players to watch: Maximilian Beier scored both of Hoffenheimâs goals in their last home league outing, meaning he has recorded a brace and a decisive match winner in his last two scoring appearances. For Stuttgart, Serhou Guirassy (BUN: G21) continues to chase the golden boot in vain with four goals across his last four appearances, three of which were match openers. [/p]
[p]Hot streak: Hoffenheim are currently enduring a 20-game wait for a league clean sheet, the longest ongoing streak in the Bundesliga. [/p]