Friday 25/04/2014, 20:30, Germany Bundesliga, Round 32, Hannover vs Stuttgart
Hannover vs Stuttgart Betting Preview
Hadn't it been for Hannover's consecutive victories over Hamburger and Frankfurt, this fixture would've been the most exciting one in the Bundesliga. As it is, the hosts are no longer threatened by the specter of relegation and all they need is one point in the remaining three rounds to remain in the first flight. By comparison, Stuttgart is in a tricky position as the visitors are just four points ahead of Hamburger with three games remaining.
Hannover vs Stuttgart Betting Odds
Hannover 2.60, Draw 3.30, Stuttgart 2.60
Hannover vs Stuttgart Betting Tips
Hannover's season was mostly forgettable, with the team losing a massive 12 games on the road and they spent most of the time inside the relegation area. The late-season rally that saw them winning games of critical importance against main counter candidates, helped them accumulate the much needed points.
They will be playing all the remaining rounds against teams that are below them in the standings and it is hard to believe that Hannover won't collect a single point in three games. A draw against Stuttgart wouldn't be all that surprising, since both teams won most of the head to head games at home.
One week ago, Hannover scored three goals in less than half an hour, so they have the potential of taking Stuttgart's defenders by surprise. It is not the offense that led to numerous defeats this season though, but the inability to defend against mediocre opponents and nothing has changed in the second half of the season.
Stuttgart took a leap of faith last round by fielding three strikers against Schalke 04, but this proved to be a calculated risk as all of them added their names to the scores list. Harnik and Ibisevic are expected to pair upfront as each of them scored 10 goals this season, but 33-year-old Cacau could join them again after scoring his first goal of the season last round.
Key Facts
- Three of the last four games ended 4-2 and Hannover won twice, while the fourth match was a scoreless draw then proved to be mutually beneficial
Hannover vs Stuttgart Betting Prediction
Hannover finally won consecutive games, but the odds for them to win the third match in a row are not that good. Now that the hosts are out of the woods, they no longer play with a sense of urgency, unlike the visitors who desperately need all three points. A draw is not the worst-case scenario though, so the best choice is to back Stuttgart with the cover of a 0:0 Asian handicap that returns the stakes if the match ends undecided.
Bet: Stuttgart Draw no Bet @ 1.90 with Winner Sports
