1.FC Nürnberg - VfB Stuttgart

Statistic:

- Nürnberg conceded 4 defeats in a row and lost their good position in relegation battle.

- FCN got only 11 Points out of the 13 home games, they are the weakest side at home soil.

- Stuttgart conceded only a goal in 2 matches (Free kick in Bremen) under new coach Stevens.

- Stevens and Verbeek meet each other already, this was in Netherland’s Eredivisie.

- FCN and Stuttgart conceded the most goals in the last 15 minutes 16 and 14.

- In the last 5 matches between these two sides is Stuttgart unbeaten (2-3-0).

- The last win from Nürnberg against Stuttgart was 2011 in Stuttgart 4-1.

- Stuttgart got only one Point from the last 5 road matches but this was under new Coach Stevens.

Nürnberg must replace DEF Nilsson, DEF Chandler, DEF Pinola, MID Hasebe, MID Gebhardt and STR Ginczek.

Stuttgart on the other side has not so many worries above all has not imp. miss, only STR Abdellaoue is out. 

After the 4th defeat in a row, Nürnberg is down and the situation is getting worse as the defensive problems are very big after in form Pinola is suspended after his red card against Frankfurt. He was one of the best players in recent matches what is a big lose. Also young Pekarik is doubtful after his head injury and also broken nose. This means that not many defensive players a left and up front they miss also some. Nürnberg has a lot of problems if they must make the game at home and they do very hard to score anyway. Only 13 goals in 13 home matches said all and if they score it is almost impossible that they win as they conceded almost always.

After a huge downtrend under Coach Schneider and without a win in 9 games they signed a new Coach with Stevens. The team looks much better now above all in defensive where they conceded a lot and played very open. Of course it is not all well there but they are on a good and better way. Motivation and self confidence should be back after 4 Points out of the last 2 matches and the win after a long streak without.

The moment is on Stuttgart’s side and they did most of the time very well in Nürnberg. Therefore I have to go with them.

Recommend Bet: VfB Stuttgart AHC 0 @ 1,83 (3 Units)