Ace Football previews the Bundesliga game between VfB Stuttgart and Union Berlin who meet up on Friday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
When Union Berlin come to MHPArena for the Bundesliga match this coming Friday, VfB Stuttgart will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.
VfB Stuttgart are currently looking at 50 points on their account, having played 24 matches, leaving them two places off the current Bundesliga leaders. Meanwhile, Union Berlin find themselves as number 14 in the Bundesliga with 25 points following 24 rounds.
Form: VfB Stuttgart vs Union Berlin
VfB Stuttgart Form
In their last three matches, VfB Stuttgart won 1-2 against Darmstadt, before settling for a point in a 1-1 draw against FC Koln. They were back on top last time out, defeating Wolfsburg 2-3. VfB Stuttgart won four of their past six matches on home soil in the Bundesliga, where they also drew twice and went undefeated. They scored 15 goals and conceded five times.
Union Berlin Form
In their previous three matches, Union Berlin won 0-1 against Hoffenheim, drew 2-2 with FC Heidenheim before losing 0-2 against Borussia Dortmund. Union Berlin managed to win just once in their past six away games in the Bundesliga. On top of winning once they also drew two as well as losing three, while scoring seven time and letting in two.
Betting stats and facts for VfB Stuttgart and Union Berlin
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between VfB Stuttgart and Union Berlin. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- VfB Stuttgart have scored in the last 27 home matches in a row
- VfB Stuttgart have scored in the last 16 home matches in a row in the Bundesliga
- VfB Stuttgart have not lost 21 of the last 23 home matches
- In 9 of the last 10 matches VfB Stuttgart played, both teams scored
- VfB Stuttgart have not lost 15 of the last 16 home matches in the Bundesliga
- In 10 of the last 11 Union Berlin matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- Union Berlin have not won 14 of the last 15 away matches
- In 13 of the last 15 Union Berlin away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 9 of the last 10 Union Berlin matches in the Bundesliga, the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 11 of the last 12 Union Berlin matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
Players on top: VfB Stuttgart vs Union Berlin
Scoring 14 goals during a Bundesliga campaign is just the sort of form, every club adores in a player. Deniz Undav is out to extend his current momentum, and the upcoming game should be a good opportunity to add another goal to his name. Picking Deniz Undav to score seems like a no-brainer currently.
Popular betting markets: VfB Stuttgart vs Union Berlin
Full-time result
VfB Stuttgart won eight of their last 10 matches on home soil, while drawing two in a run that saw them avoid defeat in front of their home supporters. Union Berlin won one of their last 10 away games across all tournaments, whilst also drawing four and losing five. VfB Stuttgart didn’t lose any of their previous 6 matches. VfB Stuttgart did not lose any of their last 7 matches on home soil. Union Berlin have not lost to VfB Stuttgart in 3 consecutive home meetings.
Both teams to score
VfB Stuttgart scored the first goal of the match an impressive ten times in the last ten home games. Curiously, Union Berlin only scored the opening goal of the match in two of the last ten away games. Both teams have scored in last 6 consecutive VfB Stuttgart games Union Berlin should be able to score at least once on Friday as VfB Stuttgart failed in keeping a single clean sheet in those last 10 outings. Union Berlin managed five clean sheets in their 10 most recent outings. Union Berlin have scored in 3 consecutive meetings with VfB Stuttgart when playing at away ground.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals came out eight times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for VfB Stuttgart, who scored an average of 2.6 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in one of the last ten outings for Union Berlin, who managed to score 0.8 times in those matches. VfB Stuttgart conceded a goal in their previous 8 matches.
Recommended tip: VfB Stuttgart vs Union Berlin
To sum up, the upcoming match between VfB Stuttgart and Union Berlin seems to be a good betting opportunity. Considering the above statements, we have come up with a betting prediction for this Bundesliga game.