Preview: Stuttgart vs Hoffenheim - prediction, betting tips, lineups

[(VfB Stuttgart) Strength]:
1. Deniz Undav scored 8 goals for VfB Stuttgart in this season's Bundesliga, making him the top scorer of the team.
2. VfB Stuttgart have 8 wins, 1 draw, and 5 losses in 14 league games this season, ranking 6th in the table, which shows their outstanding form.
3. VfB Stuttgart made 21 assists in 14 Bundesliga games this season, the 3rd-most in the league.
4. VfB Stuttgart earned a total of 81 corner kicks, ranking them as the team with the second-highest number of corners in the entire league.
5. VfB Stuttgart received 5 wins and 1 loss in their 6 league games at home this season, showcasing full home strength.
6. VfB Stuttgart won the last 2 competitive games with 8 goals scored, revealing overwhelming form.
7. VfB Stuttgart remained unbeaten with 1 win and 2 draws in the last 3 Bundesliga encounters between the two sides, giving them a better mentality.
8. VfB Stuttgart won 3 of the last 4 competitive games in AH, revealing performances in line with expectations.

[(TSG 1899 Hoffenheim) Strength]:
1. Fisnik Asllani scored 6 goals for TSG 1899 Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga this season, making him the top scorer of the team.
2. TSG 1899 Hoffenheim achieved 4 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in 7 league games away from home this season, indicating outstanding away strength.
3. TSG 1899 Hoffenheim have a record of 6 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in the last 9 competitive games, demonstrating excellent form.
4. TSG 1899 Hoffenheim recorded 8 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses in 14 Bundesliga games this season, ranking 5th in the standings, showcasing impressive performances.
5. TSG 1899 Hoffenheim scored 29 goals in 14 league games this season, the 3rd-most in the Bundesliga.
6. TSG 1899 Hoffenheim made 22 assists in 14 Bundesliga games this season, the 2nd-most in the league.
7. TSG 1899 Hoffenheim lost only one of the last 9 competitive games in AH, revealing performances in line with expectations.

[Tips]:
After 14 Bundesliga games this season, VfB Stuttgart hold a record of 8 wins, 1 draw, and 5 losses, currently sitting 6th in the table.

Meanwhile, TSG 1899 Hoffenheim secured 8 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses, placing them 5th, just one point ahead of the hosts.

There is a very small gap between the two sides in terms of overall strength.

Hoffenheim's attacking trident is in prolific form, with Fisnik Asllani, Andrej Kramaric, and Tim Lemperle combining for a significant goal tally.

Their rapid vertical transitions within a 4-4-2 formation, coupled with highly efficient set-piece tactics, are perfectly suited to exploit the current vulnerabilities in Stuttgart's defense.

Besides, Hoffenheim have also shown superior recent form, and the AH line is -0.5 for the away side, not supporting Stuttgart despite their home advantage.

Thus, it is reasonable to expect Hoffenheim to stay unbeaten on the road.

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