On Sunday, October 6, Stuttgart will welcome Hoffenheim for the 6th round of the Bundesliga, with kickoff set for 19:30 Central European Time. The Sportsmacro analytics team has put together a match preview and betting tips for this exciting encounter.
Stuttgart
Stuttgart, last season’s Bundesliga runners-up, had an exceptional campaign. Despite losing several key players over the summer, the “Swabians” have continued to impress under Sebastian Hoeneß this season.
In their first five matches, Stuttgart earned 8 points, with their only defeat coming in the opener against Freiburg (1-2). They then achieved a remarkable 5-1 victory over Borussia Dortmund, followed by a 3-1 win against Borussia Mönchengladbach. Additionally, they recorded draws against Mainz (3-3) and Wolfsburg (2-2).
In the Champions League, Stuttgart faced a tough challenge against Real Madrid, losing 1-3 in a dramatic match but rebounded to secure a 3-3 draw against Sparta Prague.
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Hoffenheim
Hoffenheim, who qualified for European competition last season by finishing 7th, have had a challenging start to this Bundesliga campaign. Currently, they seem far from competing for the top positions, with early indications suggesting more significant struggles ahead.
The team has managed to collect only 3 points from their first five matches, with their sole victory coming in the opening round against Holstein Kiel (3-2). Since then, Pellegrino Matarazzo’s squad has suffered four consecutive defeats, the most dramatic being their recent 3-4 loss to Werder Bremen, where Hoffenheim squandered a 3-0 lead.
In contrast, Hoffenheim has performed better in the Europa League, achieving a draw against Midtjylland (1-1) and securing a victory over Dynamo Kyiv (2-0).
Key Facts about the match
- Hoffenheim has struggled on the road, losing 6 of their last 7 Bundesliga away matches.
- Stuttgart is enjoying a strong home form, remaining unbeaten in their last 14 consecutive Bundesliga home games.
Probable Lineups
- Stuttgart: Nübel; Stenzel, Rouault, Schabo, Mittelstädt; Millot, Karazor, Stiller, Leveling; Undav, Demirović
- Hoffenheim: Baumann; Drexler, Stach, Akpoguma; Zentreis, Grillitsch, Bischof, Prass; Kramarić, Bülter; Hložek
Head-to-Head (H2H)
Hoffenheim last defeated Stuttgart at home with a score of 3-2. However, Stuttgart avenged that loss last season by securing a 3-0 victory away against Hoffenheim.
Stuttgart vs Hoffenheim Prediction
Hoffenheim’s defense has been one of the weakest in the league, while Stuttgart’s attack is looking sharp. I predict a high-scoring match, with a bet on over 3.5 goals.
