VfB Stuttgart – Union Berlin
It’s time for the 25th matchday in the Bundesliga and on Friday evening, VfB Stuttgart and 1. FC Union Berlin will meet in a wonderful floodlit atmosphere. The clash, which also took place in the 2018/19 relegation play-off, promises to be a great game.
Union Berlin suffered a setback in their bid to avoid relegation on the last matchday when they lost 2-0 to the visitors from Dortmund. Despite more running and more shots on goal than their opponents, the Köpenickers were unable to convert their chances and would still like to build on this good performance to take points from the Swabians.
VfB Stuttgart picked up another three points against Wolfsburg away from home at the Volkswagen Arena and even closed the gap on second-placed FC Bayern Munich. They will certainly want to continue this run and will also be planning to take the three points at home against Union Berlin. You can find out whether they can do this in our Stuttgart – Union betting tip.
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Stuttgart – Union Info
- Date & Time: 08.03.2024 20:30 hrs
- Playing venue: MHPArena, Stuttgart
- Competition: Bundesliga, 25th matchday
Stuttgart Form & Balance Check
VfB Stuttgart are currently at an all-time high. The Swabians are in second place in the table for the second half of the season with 16 points in seven games and have also been unbeaten in the Bundesliga for six games. They are fully on course for the Champions League and will ensure that they play in the top flight next season in the following games as well
Home strength
Stuttgart’s home strength is particularly impressive. The Swabians have won nine of their twelve home games to date and have only suffered one defeat in their MHPArena. The goal difference of 35:11 underlines this home strength. They will want to build on this against Union Berlin
Stuttgart facts & analysis
- Third in the Bundesliga table
- 35 goals scored in twelve home matches
- Won last game
Union Form & Balance Sheet Check
After a poor first half of the season, Union Berlin were able to take advantage of the winter break and are currently in sixth place in the table for the second half of the season. With just three defeats from their last ten games, the Köpenickers have consolidated their position in the table and have their sights firmly set on staying up this season. However, with just 23 goals scored in 24 games, Union Berlin have the third-worst offense after Cologne and Mainz
Factor Rönnow
One of the most important factors for Union is Frederik Rönnow. A save rate of 68.1% in 23 games underlines this statement. He has often kept the Köpenickers in the game this season and is still considered an important pillar in the defense. He and his Union team have already kept a clean sheet five times. If they want to pick up points in Stuttgart, they will have to try to keep a clean sheet once again
Union facts & analysis
- Third worst offense
- In sixth place in the second round table
- Last game lost
There will probably only be one change for Stuttgart compared to the game against Wolfsburg. The recovered Deniz Undav will return to the starting line-up for Enzo Millot.
There will also be few changes at Union compared to the defeat in Dortmund, but Nenad Bjelica’s team will try to better integrate their attacking players into the game
Stuttgart – Union head-to-head & stats
The two clubs have met twelve times and the past matches could hardly be more evenly matched. The Köpenickers have come away victorious three times and the Swabians have won three times.
Overall, the goal statistics are 15:14 in Stuttgart’s favor, but this match will probably not be that even. After winning the first leg in Berlin 3-0, Stuttgart will approach their home game with the same greed and motivation
Direct comparison (H2H)
