Hoffenheim vs Stuttgart prediction 16.03.2024

• Date: 16.03.2024
• Competition: Bundesliga
• KO: 17:30 UTC / 18:30 CET
• Venue: PreZero Arena (Sinsheim)

Expect Bundesliga entertainment at the PreZero Arena this Saturday evening as Hoffenheim welcomes Stuttgart.

Hoffenheim vs Stuttgart Betting Tips: BTTS / Over 2.5 / Stuttgart to Win

Stuttgart heads to Sinsheim in high spirits following their recent Bundesliga win last weekend. They currently hold the third position in the division, and Sebastian Hoeneß’s team remains undefeated in their last seven league games, thanks to a comfortable 2:0 victory over Union Berlin last weekend.

VFB, on track to qualify for the Champions League for the first time since 2011, won six of their seven unbeaten games. They are now seven points ahead of RB Leipzig, who are in fifth place.

Stuttgart’s performance on the road has been somewhat inconsistent during their travels. They have managed to secure victory in seven out of their twelve away games this season, but also suffered defeat in five. Recently, Hoeneß’s team has proven to be a more consistent choice for those seeking goals, with more than 2.5 goals being scored in seven of their last nine away games. Furthermore, both teams scored and over 2.5 goals were netted in four of their last five away games.

Hoffenheim, playing as hosts this Saturday, aim to recover from their 3:1 loss to Eintracht Frankfurt last weekend. Despite being seventh in the division, their previous weekend’s defeat puts them seven points behind Frankfurt in the pursuit of European qualification.

Similar to Stuttgart, Die Kraichgaue is typically a dependable option in the goal markets. In their last three matches, Pellegrino Matarazzo’s team has consistently seen both teams scoring (BTTS) and over 2.5 goals.

Hoffenheim has impressively recorded both teams scoring in 14 out of their last 15 Bundesliga matches at the PreZero Arena. The last time a Bundesliga match at this venue did not see both teams score was in April 2023.

Considering those statistics, we can expect another high-scoring game this weekend. Past games between these teams have frequently been exciting &— both teams scored in seven of their last eight matches and more than 2.5 goals were scored in five of their last seven games. I anticipate both of these trends to continue this weekend.

Ultimately, with Hoffenheim also facing an injury crisis, Stuttgart should be confident of taking another big step towards Champions League qualification. I fancy the visitors to win in a game where both teams should hit the target.