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Bundesliga: VfB Stuttgart vs Union Berlin
Kickoff Time: 2024-12-07 03:30(HKT)
Source:REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach
Stuttgart easily defeated Jahn Regensburg 3-0 away in the DFB Cup midweek, successfully advancing to the next round while ending a two-match win-less streak. Due to their participation in European competitions, Stuttgart’s performance in the league has declined this season, currently sitting ninth in the Bundesliga with a record of four wins, five draws, and three losses. Stuttgart primarily employs a 4-2-3-1 formation, with quick counterattacks being their main tactical strategy, and Ermedin Demirovic as the core of their attacking line. So far in the league, Demirovic has scored seven goals, ranking fifth in the top scorer list. It is worth mentioning that despite Stuttgart’s dip in performance this season, their home advantage should not be underestimated. In the six home matches played so far in the league, Stuttgart has achieved three wins, two draws, and one loss, and the support of their home fans along with the familiar playing environment will provide them with a significant advantage.
Union Berlin lost 1-2 at home to Bayer Leverkusen in the last match, marking their sixth game without a win, with four losses among those. Their form is quite poor. Union Berlin started the season strongly but has since fallen off, initially going unbeaten but quickly regressing as the season progressed. Currently, they sit 11th in the Bundesliga with a record of four wins, four draws, and four losses. Union Berlin typically uses a 3-4-2-1 formation, focusing on high pressing and quick counterattacks, relying heavily on their wing play to break through opponents’ defenses. Statistically, Union Berlin has scored 10 goals and conceded 11 in the league so far; while their defense has been solid, their offense has been quite weak. Additionally, their away form is a significant weakness, as they have only recorded one win, two draws, and three losses in six away matches, making their away performance rather mediocre.
In terms of overall strength and recent form, Stuttgart is clearly superior to Union Berlin. Furthermore, Stuttgart has won all three of their recent encounters with Union Berlin, holding an advantage in their head-to-head record. Considering Stuttgart’s home advantage and Union Berlin’s mediocre away performance, it would be reasonable to expect a revitalized Stuttgart to secure all three points in this match.
VfB Stuttgart’s Last 5 Games: WDLWL
24-12-04 Jahn Regensburg 0-3 VfB Stuttgart
24-11-30 Werder Bremen 2-2 VfB Stuttgart
24-11-28 FK Crvena Zvezda 5-1 VfB Stuttgart
24-11-23 VfB Stuttgart 2-0 VfL Bochum
24-11-11 VfB Stuttgart 2-3 Eintracht Frankfurt
Union Berlin’s Last 5 Games: LLDLL
24-11-30 Union Berlin 1-2 Bayer Leverkusen
24-11-23 Wolfsburg 1-0 Union Berlin
24-11-09 Union Berlin 0-0 Freiburg
24-11-02 Bayern Munich 3-0 Union Berlin
24-10-31 Arminia Bielefeld 2-0 Union Berlin
Head To Head Record:
24-03-09 VfB Stuttgart 2-0 Union Berlin
23-11-01 VfB Stuttgart 1-0 Union Berlin
23-10-21 Union Berlin 0-3 VfB Stuttgart
23-04-01 Union Berlin 3-0 VfB Stuttgart
22-10-10 VfB Stuttgart 0-1 Union Berlin
Prediction: VfB Stuttgart to win