Ace Football previews the Champions League round 2 match between VfB Stuttgart and Sparta Prague and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.
As the early season favourites, VfB Stuttgart will look to justify their title credentials on Tuesday when they take on Sparta Prague for a round 2 match in the Champions League.
A look at the Champions League standings shows that three points and 21 places currently separate the two teams.
Form: VfB Stuttgart vs Sparta Prague
VfB Stuttgart Form
VfB Stuttgart have seen it all in their last three matches. Against Real Madrid, they came out empty-handed in a 3-1 defeat, whereafter they avenged themselves in a 5-1 win against Borussia Dortmund. Their latest match saw them sharing the spoils in a 2-2 draw against Wolfsburg. VfB Stuttgart managed to win two of their past six home matches in the Champions League. In the remaining four, they drew two and lost two, as they scored nine and conceded ten goals.
Sparta Prague Form
In the last three matches, Sparta Prague beat Salzburg 3-0, won 0-2 against SK Dynamo Ceske Budejovice, and lost 2-3 against Sigma Olomouc. Sparta Prague came through their last six away games in the Champions League without a single win. Of those six matches, they drew zero and lost six in which, they were outscored by 16 goals to two.
Betting stats and facts for VfB Stuttgart and Sparta Prague
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between VfB Stuttgart and Sparta Prague. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- In the last 10 VfB Stuttgart matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
- In the last 11 VfB Stuttgart matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 12 of the last 14 VfB Stuttgart home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- VfB Stuttgart have won 6 of the last 7 home matches while scoring more than 2.5 goals
- VfB Stuttgart have won 6 of the last 7 home matches and the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Sparta Prague have won 13 of the last 14 away matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- Sparta Prague have won 12 of the last 14 matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- Sparta Prague have lost the last 7 away matches in a row in the Champions League while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- In 11 of the last 13 Sparta Prague matches in the Champions League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Sparta Prague have won the last 3 away matches in a row while scoring less than 2.5 goals
Players on top: VfB Stuttgart vs Sparta Prague
Despite scoring just once in six Champions League games, VfB Stuttgart hope Deniz Undav adds to his collection of goals sooner rather than later. Meanwhile, Sparta Prague put their faith in Kaan Kairinen to handle the home side defence and double up on his recent strike rate of one goal in six Champions League games.
Popular markets: VfB Stuttgart vs Sparta Prague
Full-time result
Going undefeated through their last 10 matches at MHPArena, VfB Stuttgart won eight and drew two. Sparta Prague won nine of their previous 10 away games across all tournaments, in which they drew one and lost zero. VfB Stuttgart are on an amazing streak of now 21 games at home in a row without defeat. Good luck taking on Sparta Prague currently, as they look back on an excellent streak of 16 away games without defeat.
Both teams to score
VfB Stuttgart scored the first goal of the game an impressive eight times out of the last ten games. Impressively, Sparta Prague scored the first goal in eight out of previous ten games. Both teams have scored in last 6 consecutive VfB Stuttgart games Sparta Prague have won to nil in their last 3 away games. VfB Stuttgart managed two wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches across all tournaments.
Total goals
VfB Stuttgart saw over 2.5 goals in ten of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of three goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in six of the last ten games for Sparta Prague, who scored 2.2 times on average in these matches. VfB Stuttgart’s last 12 matches had over 3.5 goals. Sparta Prague are on a nice streak of scoring at least once in their previous 23 matches.
Suggested bet: VfB Stuttgart vs Sparta Prague
In conclusion, the upcoming game between VfB Stuttgart and Sparta Prague seems like a decent betting opportunity. Considering the abovementioned stats and facts, we have come up with a betting suggestion for this Champions League match.
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