So far, the 22nd matchday has been entirely to the taste of VfB Stuttgart. The toughest pursuer from Heidenheim (4th) left two points at home against Nuremberg (2-2), while Hamburger SV had to be content with a 1-1 draw in Hanover. Only Arminia Bielefeld was able to do justice to her own role as favorite and kidnap all three points from Fürth (4: 2).

Bochum vs VfB Stuttgart Betting Odds and Predictions

Nevertheless, on Monday evening the Swabians now have the opportunity to catch up with HSV on points and even increase their lead to fourth place to six points. However, the team from coach Pellegrino Matarazzo expects a very difficult task on the Ruhr. Between Bochum and VfB Stuttgart, the odds of the best bookmakers are in favor of the weakest away guests.

The last second division success of the Bundesliga relegation abroad is from the end of September. VfB then went on to win six times in a row (three draws, three defeats), although only the 1-1 draw at FC St. Pauli goes back to the tenure of Walter’s successor Matarazzo. In this respect, the disappointing yield against the opposing backdrop can certainly be put into perspective. Under the new coach, the aspirant for promotion has so far presented a more confident overall.

Because the home side also lost two weeks ago against Hamburger SV with 1: 3 and with 22 goals conceded one of the weakest defenses in the second division, we keep a tip on Monday evening between Bochum and VfB Stuttgart Guest for a good option. The high odds for a handicap success also give off plenty of value.

Bochum – Statistics & current form

After a positive preparation, the start for VfL Bochum after the winter break was anything but satisfactory. Both at the front-runner Bielefeld (0: 2) and at home against HSV (1: 3), the Ruhrpottler were the losers and thus fell back by place in the classification.

The away game with the direct competitor for relegation, at SV Wehen-Wiesbaden, was therefore given particular importance. The team of Thomas Reis withstood the great pressure and celebrated with the 1-0 in the Hessian capital a real big point in the relegation battle.

As the table of the second Bundesliga shows, the former first division team is of course far from over the hill. As the 15th, the head start on the relegation place is just two puny points. In the event of a victory, however, the blue-whites would expand the cushion to five points and climb to position twelve at the same time.

VfL cashes the third home bankruptcy in a row

However, this will be difficult in that the Bochum team will meet a team from the top three for the third time in the fourth game after the winter break. In addition, the home balance is very expandable. Only three of the previous eleven matches in front of their own fans were able to be won. There were also six draws, but just two defeats – in the last first round home game and in the first second round home game. Is the third bankruptcy in succession?

In our opinion, the vulnerable home defensive of the Reis-Elf is a reason to align the prediction between Bochum and VfB Stuttgart in the direction of the guest. 22 goals against in eleven matches against a home backdrop correspond to an average of two conceded goals per game. Only SV Wehen-Wiesbaden (23) received more goals than VfL.

Personally, the host looks good. With the exception of Ulrich Bapoh, all players are available. Compared to the aforementioned away win from the previous week, only minor changes are expected. Robert Tesche could be a candidate for the starting XI if coach Reis wants to strengthen the center against the strong offensive of the Swabians.

Probable lineup of Bochum:
➤ Riemann – Soares, Leitsch, Decarli, Gamboa – Losilla, Tesche – Weilandt, Janelt, Zoller – Ganvoula
➤ Coach: Reis

Last games from Bochum:

⚽️ 02/09/2020 – Wiesbaden vs. Bochum 0: 1 (2nd Bundesliga)
⚽️ 02/03/2020 – Bochum vs. HSV 1: 3 (2nd Bundesliga)
⚽️ 01/28/2020 – Bielefeld vs. Bochum 2: 0 (2nd Bundesliga)
⚽️ 01/18/2020 – Dinamo Bucharest vs. Bochum 1-1 (friendly game)
⚽️ Jan 15, 2020 – Szekesfehervar Videoton vs. Bochum 0: 2 (friendly match)

VfB Stuttgart – Statistics & current form

Pellegrino Matarazzo has quickly built up a good reputation in Stuttgart. The football teacher, who was unknown before his appointment as Walter’s successor, scored seven points with his new club in the first three games and almost made the sensation in the DFB Cup round of 16 in Leverkusen (1: 2).

The American with Italian roots got a grip on the defensive, which often weakened in the first half of the season. In the three second division games, goalkeeper Gregor Kobel, who has regained status as number one, had to go behind (1-1 in St. Pauli). The two home games against Aue (3-0) and Heidenheim (3-0) were won confidently.

In the classification, the Swabians still rank on the relegation field in the direction of the Bundesliga, but with a threesome at the end of match day 22 they could catch up with Hamburger SV (2nd). However, this requires the end of two series.

On the one hand, the white-red would have to win again for the first time since the end of September and now six consecutive matches. On the other hand, since the seventh and eighth matchday, the Stuttgart team have also not had two successive wins.

“We will try to flip all statistics in a positive direction” – Pellegrino Matarazzo

Because it was not Coach Matarazzo who was responsible for both series, but his predecessor Tim Walter, a trend reversal seems anything but impossible.

Stuttgart under Matarazzo more stable and effective

The southern Germans are currently more stable and effective than ever. Most experts had no doubt that the quality of playing at the front should be there anyway. If Mario Gomez and Co. play exactly the same advantages on Monday evening, the value in the odds on a possibly even clear away win with at least two goals may be hidden before the duel Bochum against VfB Stuttgart.

If the five-time German champions are currently struggling with problems, they are certainly in the personnel area. With Kempf, Kaminski and Badstuber, three regular central defenders are also out. Finally, Endo and Karazor had to help out in the defensive chain of three. Nicolas Gonzalez and Sasa Kalajdzic are also offensive. There, however, Coach Matarazzo still has plenty of individual class available with Wamangituka, Gomez or Didavi.

Probable lineup of VfB Stuttgart:
➤ Kobel – Endo, Phillips, Karazor – Stenzel, Mangala, Castro, Wamangituka – Förster, Didavi – Gomez
➤ Coach: Matarazzo

Last games from VfB Stuttgart:

⚽️ 02/08/2020 – VfB Stuttgart vs. Aue 3: 0 (2nd Bundesliga)
⚽️ 05.02.2020 – Leverkusen vs. VfB Stuttgart 2-1 (DFB Cup)
⚽️ 02/01/2020 – St. Pauli vs. VfB Stuttgart 1: 1 (2nd Bundesliga)
⚽️ Jan 29, 2020 – VfB Stuttgart vs. 1. FC Heidenheim 3: 0 (2. Bundesliga)
⚽️ Jan 24, 2020 – VfB Stuttgart vs. Dresden 3: 1 (friendly match)

Bochum vs VfB Stuttgart Direct Comparison & Statistics Highlights

Although the upcoming pairing has already been played 64 times in the highest German division, the fourth meeting in the lower house is only on the program on Monday evening. In the second division, VfL is still waiting for their first win against VfB. Two draws face one loss.

In the first leg, the Swabians narrowly prevailed with 2-1. Daniel Didavi and Nicolas Gonzalez met for the aspiring aspirant. Silvere Ganvoula had in the meantime draw to 1-1. At that time, however, two other trainers, Tim Walter and interim trainer Heiko Butscher, were sitting on the benches, which is why the prediction between Bochum and VfB Stuttgart is only influenced to a limited extent by the direct comparison.

Bochum vs VfB Stuttgart Betting Odds and Predictions

Relegation battle meets the desire to advance. Monday night in the second Bundesliga is definitely a tough one! According to the betting odds, the guests from southern Germany are ahead.

In fact, we agree with the bookmakers’ assessment, which is particularly due to the fact that Pellegrino Matarazzo is now in charge at VfB. Under the former Nagelsmann assistant, the third-placed runner-up in the second division has so far developed well and not only looks defensively more stable, but is also much more effective forward than in the first half of the season.

Bochum vs VfB Stuttgart Betting odds comparison – 2. Bundesliga

🔺 Betting Prediction: Bochum
🔺 Betting Odds: 4.20
🔺 Betting Prediction: Draw
🔺 Betting Odds: 3.80
🔺 Betting Prediction: VfB Stuttgart
🔺 Betting Odds: 1.91

Key facts – Bochum vs VfB Stuttgart tips

🔻 Bochum conceded the second most goal conceded at home (22)
🔻 Stuttgart has scored seven points in three games under Matarazzo (7-1 goals)
🔻 VfB has not won abroad since the end of September

In three games under Matarazzo there were a good seven points. In addition, keeper Kobel only had to reach behind once. Bochum, meanwhile, took the first three points after the winter break last week, but at the same time put one of the most vulnerable defensive lines against a home backdrop. There were already 22 goals conceded for the 15th in the classification, which is currently only two points ahead of the relegation place.

Two weeks ago, the Ruhrpottler lost 1: 3 against Hamburger SV on a Monday evening. We expect a similar result in the 22nd matchday against the Swabians. As a result, we decide between Bochum and VfB Stuttgart for a tip on a handicap success (-1.5) in favor of the guests.

 

🔺 Competition: 2nd Bundesliga
🔺 Date: February 17th, 2020
🔺 Betting Prediction: Handicap: victory away -1.5
🔺 Beting Odds: 3.45
🔺 Stake: 7/10 units