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SpVgg Greuther Fürth vs. VfB Stuttgart
This weekend the ball will finally start rolling again in the Bundesliga. Spielvereinigung Greuther Fürth will welcome VfB Stuttgart on 08.01. at 15:30. The Franconians recently snatched a draw against FC Augsburg. Nevertheless, the Spielvereinigung is already far away from the actual goal at the start of the second half of the season. They are already 13 points away from the save shore (16th place) and have only won one league match.
VfB Stuttgart have had to replace a number of players this season, some of whom have been struggling with long-term injuries and some of whom are still struggling. The Swabians are 16th in the table and have earned 17 points so far. They are only one point behind the save shore (16th place) and could pass Augsburg and possibly Borussia M’gladbach with a win in Franconia. Find out more about this brilliant duel in our Fürth vs. Stuttgart betting tips.
Fürth – Stuttgart Info
– Date & Time: 08.01.2022, at 15:30 Clock
– Venue: Fürth, Sportpark Rohnhof (16,626 spectators)
– Competition: Bundesliga, Matchday 18
– TV broadcast: Sky
Fürth Form & Balance Check
Greuther Fürth are in solid form given their recent draw against FC Augsburg. While this point gain against FCA certainly improved the state of mind of Fürth supporters and players, it was again too little on balance. Augsburg is a team that can be beaten and in some respects is a direct competitor of the Spielvereinigung. The Fürthers have only managed to win one game so far and have yet to really find their feet in league one.
The worst defence in the league
The Franconians have by far the weakest defence in the entire league. The team of coach Stefan Leitl conceded an incredible 49 goals in only 17 games. They have conceded an average of almost three goals per game and look anything but solid. However, the 0:0 in the last match against FC Augsburg showed that they are quite capable of defending solidly. We are curious to see if they can keep a clean sheet again against VfB.
Fürth facts & analysis
– They are currently 18th in the table.
– Greuther Fürth have only managed one win so far
– The Franconians last played 0-0 against Augsburg
Stuttgart form & balance check
VfB Stuttgart have been winless and goalless for two matches. The Swabians had to accept a bitter 5-0 defeat against FC Bayern in their penultimate match and ultimately failed to win their last away match at 1. FC Köln. In view of these defeats, VfB’s form curve is pointing steeply downwards. Nevertheless, we see great chances for Stuttgart to score three points against Spielvereinigung. They are better individually and won the first leg 5:1
Comparatively strong offence
Since coach Pellegrino Matarazzo took the reins in Swabia, VfB Stuttgart only know the direction towards the opponent’s goal. They played lively even against FC Bayern München and had a few goal-scoring chances to overcome goalkeeper Manuel Neuer. We think they will make the most of their scoring opportunities against Fürth and ultimately walk off the pitch as winners. Stuttgart have scored a lot of goals compared to some teams in their league region (22 goals in 17 games).
Stuttgart facts & analysis
– The Swabians are currently 16th in the table.
– VfB lost the last match with 1:0 against Cologne
– Stuttgart have conceded six goals in their last two matches
Predicted line-up – last update on 6 January 2022
Spielvereinigung Greuther Fürth are currently playing in a 4-3-1-2 formation with Jamie Leweling and Branimir Hrgota up front. We are curious to see if they can keep the score level again, as they did against FC Augsburg. Branimir Hrgota, who has already scored four goals this season, is probably Fürth’s most dangerous attacker.
We expect VfB Stuttgart in the usual 3-5-2 formation. The Swabians can finally rely on their goal-scoring striker Sascha Kalajdzic again. The Czech is 2.00 metres tall and has an advantage especially in the aerial duel against most centre-backs. Nevertheless, the Stuttgart nine is also technically gifted and will also be involved in combination play.
Fürth – Stuttgart direct comparison & statistics
Of the past five duels, Stuttgart have won three and twice the Franconians have walked off the field as winners. In the duels between the two coaches, Pellegrino Matarazzo’s team has won once and Stefan Leitl’s team has also won once. Since the last match ended 5:1 for VfB Stuttgart, we see the Swabians in the role of favourites.
– Six goals scored in the last match
– In our opinion, the Fürth team is in a better shape.
– VfB Stuttgart have the better individual players in our opinion.
