VfB Stuttgart will play against Union Berlin on the 8th of March (19:30 GMT / 14:00 ET / 11:30 PT) in the 25th round of German Bundesliga.
VfB Stuttgart holds the 3rd position in Bundesliga, just 4 points behind 2nd placed Bayern Munich, while Union Berlin has a bad season and 14th, just 8 points above the relegation zone.
This season Stuttgart already beat Union Berlin 3-0 in the Bundesliga and also knocked them out of the DFB Pokal 1-0 in the 1/16-finals.
Stuttgart vs Union Berlin head to head:
The teams met 12 times:
- Stuttgart won 3 games
- 6 matches ended in a draw
- Union Berlin won 3 games
The form of the teams in the most recent 5 Bundesliga matches:
- Stuttgart: 4 wins and 1 draw
- Union Berlin: 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss
Win-Loss Record:
- VfB Stuttgart has secured 16 wins, 2 draws, and 6 losses, demonstrating a strong record in the league. They’ve been particularly dominant at home with 9 wins out of 12 matches.
- Union Berlin, on the other hand, has secured 7 wins, 4 draws, and 13 losses, indicating a less consistent performance compared to VfB Stuttgart.
Goal-scoring Efficiency:
- VfB Stuttgart has scored a total of 55 goals in 24 matches, with an average of 2.29 goals per match. Their home performance in terms of goal-scoring has been particularly impressive, with an average of 2.92 goals scored per match.
- Union Berlin, however, has scored 23 goals in the same number of matches, with an average of 0.96 goals per match, showing a lower goal-scoring rate compared to VfB Stuttgart.
Defensive Strength:
- VfB Stuttgart has conceded 31 goals in 24 matches, with an average of 1.29 goals conceded per match. Their defense, especially at home, has been relatively solid, conceding only 11 goals in 12 matches.
- Union Berlin, however, has conceded 39 goals in the same number of matches, with an average of 1.62 goals conceded per match, showcasing a relatively weaker defense compared to VfB Stuttgart.
First Goal Timing:
- VfB Stuttgart tends to score the first goal relatively early, with an average time of 32 minutes, particularly so in away matches with an average time of 29 minutes.
- Union Berlin, however, tends to score the first goal slightly later, with an average time of 40 minutes.
Clean Sheets and Failed to Score:
- VfB Stuttgart has kept 6 clean sheets in total, with 4 achieved at home and 2 away. They’ve also failed to score in 3 matches.
- Union Berlin, however, has kept 5 clean sheets, 3 at home and 2 in away matches, and has failed to score in 12 matches.
Biggest Victories and Defeats:
- VfB Stuttgart’s biggest victory was a 5 – 0 win, achieved in a single match, while their biggest defeat was a 1 – 5 loss.
- Union Berlin’s biggest victory stands at 4 – 1, achieved in a single match, while their biggest defeat was a 0 – 4 loss.
Stuttgart possible starting lineup:
Nubel; Rouault, Anton, Ito; Vagnoman, Karazor, Stiller, Mittelstadt; Millot, Guirassy, Fuhrich
Union Berlin possible starting lineup:
Ronnow; Doekhi, Leite, Vogt; Juranovic, Tousart, Khedira, Schafer, Gosens; Volland, Hollerbach
Unavailable players:
- Stuttgart: G. Haraguchi (injured), R. Massimo (injured), S. Di Benedetto (injured), D. Zagadou (injured), N. Nartey (injured)
- Union Berlin: O. Ogbemudia (injured)
Stuttgart is the clear favorite in this game and they are doing way better in the Bundesliga than Union Berlin
Recommended bet: Stuttgart odds: 1.51 @ BetWhale, stake: 100/100
Final Result: Stuttgart – Union Berlin 2:0
Profit: 51 units
