On Saturday afternoon, Stuttgart and Koln go head-to-head at the MHP Arena in a game that could have significant implications at both ends of the Bundesliga table.
Stuttgart in red-hot formDie Roten heads into this game on the back of a strong run of form, including winning four of their last five matches in all competitions.
A 2-1 win at Darmstadt last time out in the Bundesliga means that Sebastian Hoeness’ team has now recorded four straight league wins.
Their fearsome attack has undoubtedly had an eye for goal in recent weeks, as they have scored at least two goals in each of their last four Bundesliga outings.
Stuttgart’s recent home form has been especially good, as they are unbeaten in six home matches in the German top flight, having recorded five wins and a draw.
The home team has been lethal in front of goal of late in the Bundesliga, scoring at least two goals in ten of their last 11 league games on home soil.
Koln is still in a perilous position in the BundesligaThe Billy Goats currently sit in 16th place in the German top-flight table, occupying the relegation play-off spot. They are only a point clear of the automatic relegation berths.
A 1-0 home defeat against Werder Bremen means that Koln have won just one of the last nine games in the Bundesliga.
Their recent outings in the German top flight have been low-scoring, with under 2.5 goals scored in three of their last four matches.
Koln have been poor on their travels lately in the Bundesliga, winning just one of their last 12 away games in the German top-flight.
Their recent away games in the league have lacked goals, with under 2.5 goals scored in their last six away matches in the Bundesliga.
What am I backing?Stuttgart is likely to have far too much quality for the visitors, who have struggled for wins of late. The bet I am backing is a comfortable home win.
