In their final game of 2024, Stuttgart will host St. Pauli with a clear understanding that, despite a slow start to their Bundesliga campaign and a somewhat disappointing Champions League run, they still have the opportunity to finish the calendar year on a strong note. A top-six finish could serve as an ideal platform for future success. Meanwhile, St. Pauli will be equally determined to remain above the relegation zone as they head into the holiday break.
VfB Stuttgart Team News
Though it may be a bit too late for a title challenge, Stuttgart are in excellent form, having won their last four competitive matches. Focusing on their Bundesliga performance, they’ve secured victories in three of their last four matches, with the remaining one ending in a draw. This strong run has propelled them back into the top six of the league, with promising prospects for another Champions League spot. Notably, Stuttgart have scored at least three goals in each of their last four games, with three of those wins coming by a margin of at least one goal. Moreover, the Swabians will host St. Pauli at home, where they recently scored five goals in a Champions League clash against Young Boys.
FC St. Pauli Team News
While Stuttgart aims to secure another European campaign, St. Pauli’s focus is solely on preserving their place in the Bundesliga. Heading into their final match of 2024, the Kiezkicker are enduring a poor run of away form, having lost four of their last three league trips. Despite this, St. Pauli’s main source of points has come from their away fixtures, where they have earned six of their 11 points. Head coach Alexander Blessin will be concerned, as his team has lost four of its last five matches and is dangerously close to the relegation zone. However, the somewhat surprising ability of St. Pauli to pick up points on the road may provide Blessin with a glimmer of hope in their upcoming clash with Stuttgart.
Head-to-Head-Games
Stuttgart holds a strong advantage in the head-to-head against St. Pauli, having won four of the last five meetings between the two sides. They remain undefeated in their last 10 encounters with the Neighbourhood Kickers. It’s worth noting that the last time these two teams faced each other was in 2020, and their most recent four matchups occurred in the 2. Bundesliga.
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points | Current form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | VfB Stuttgart | 14 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 23 | LWDWW |
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points | Current form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | FC St. Pauli | 14 | 3 | 2 | 9 | -8 | 11 | LLWLL |
VfB Stuttgart – FC St. Pauli Betting Prediction
Stuttgart has been gaining momentum in recent weeks and will be eager to finish the year on a high note. With their strong form and home advantage against a team they have historically dominated in the head-to-head, they have the potential to secure a comfortable win. Given their recent goal-scoring form, I’m backing Stuttgart to cover the -1 Asian Handicap for this match. They’ve shown their offensive capabilities in recent games, while St. Pauli, despite picking up some points away, has struggled with a poor run of form. I expect Stuttgart to win by a solid margin.
Betting Tip: VfB Stuttgart -1AH
Bookmaker: Stake
Odds: 1.72
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