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VfB Stuttgart vs Hannover 96, Bundesliga 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2018-19
VfB Stuttgart
5 – 1
Full Time
Hannover 96
Sun 3 Mar 2019 · 14:30 UTC Mercedes-Benz Arena HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 60' Oliver Sorg
Steven Zuber 75' Y
Alexander Esswein 75' Y
Y 75' Marvin Bakalorz

Overview

Match Preview

VfB Stuttgart vs Hannover 96 — Bundesliga at Mercedes-Benz Arena.

Match Details

  • Referee Bastian Dankert
  • Referee Markus Hacker
  • Referee Tobias Welz
  • Referee Robert Kempter
  • Referee Rene Rohde

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 VfL Wolfsburg 34 29
2 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 34 26
3 FC St. Pauli 1910 34 26
4 FC Schalke 04 0 0
5 SC Paderborn 07 0 0
6 SV 07 Elversberg 0 0
7 FC Bayern München 0 0
8 Borussia Dortmund 0 0
9 RB Leipzig 0 0
10 VfB Stuttgart 0 0
11 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 0 0
12 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 0 0
13 SC Freiburg 0 0
14 Eintracht Frankfurt 0 0
15 FC Augsburg 0 0
16 1. FSV Mainz 05 0 0
17 1. FC Union Berlin 0 0
18 Borussia Mönchengladbach 0 0
19 Hamburger SV 0 0
20 1. FC Köln 0 0
21 SV Werder Bremen 0 0

Head-to-Head

1
1
VfB Stuttgart 2 games · Avg 5.0 goals Hannover 96
Last 5 meetings
2019-03-03 VfB Stuttgart 5–1 Hannover 96 2018-10-06 Hannover 96 3–1 VfB Stuttgart

Recent Form

VfB Stuttgart
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Mar Hannover 96 H 5–1 W
22 Feb SV Werder Bremen A 1–1 D
16 Feb RB Leipzig H 1–3 L
10 Feb TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf A 0–3 L
03 Feb SC Freiburg H 2–2 D
27 Jan FC Bayern München A 1–4 L
Hannover 96
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Mar VfB Stuttgart A 1–5 L
24 Feb Eintracht Frankfurt H 0–3 L
16 Feb TSG 1899 Hoffenheim A 0–3 L
09 Feb 1. FC Nürnberg H 2–0 W
01 Feb RB Leipzig H 0–3 L
26 Jan Borussia Dortmund A 1–5 L

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The wait is over. Hannover 96 get us underway at Mercedes-Benz Arena.
  • 4' Mario Gomez has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 4 minutes.
  • 9' Ron-Robert Zieler has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 14' Hannover 96 come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 16' The deadlock is broken! Ozan Kabak gets on the scoresheet on 16 minutes.
  • 21' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 21 minutes.
  • 26' Supporters expect more eagerness from Waldemar Anton, as he is very good at scoring at Mercedes-Benz Arena with 3 goals in the last 3 games.
  • 31' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 36' A quiet spell here at Mercedes-Benz Arena. Hannover 96 seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 41' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 45' Ozan Kabak is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 46' A tactical swap from Hannover 96 — Marvin Bakalorz on, Felipe off on 46 minutes.
  • 51' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 56' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 60' The referee calls foul for Oliver Sorg. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 65' Over 65 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 68' A stunning finish from Jonathas — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 73' VfB Stuttgart manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Christian Gentner is hanging Mario Gomez on the field on 73 minute.
  • 75' Controversy at the stadium! Steven Zuber argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 75' Time for substitution for Hannover 96. Pirmin Schwegler is replaced by Nicolai Muller.
  • 78' Against the run of play, Steven Zuber has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 81' What a moment for Steven Zuber! That strike on 81 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 84' VfB Stuttgart ring the changes. Steven Zuber has done his job and it is now time for Erik Thommy to step up.
  • 88' The crowd applauds Alexander Esswein as he leaves the pitch. Tasos Donis steps in for VfB Stuttgart.
  • VfB Stuttgart celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

VfB Stuttgart Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Markus Weinzierl

Hannover 96 Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Thomas Doll

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Bobby Wood 2
Steven Zuber 2
Ozan Kabak 2
Bobby Wood 2
Mario Gomez 2
Jonathas 1
Ihlas Bebou 1
Mario Gomez 1

Head to Head

2019-03-03 VfB Stuttgart 5–1 Hannover 96 2018-10-06 Hannover 96 3–1 VfB Stuttgart

VfB Stuttgart Form

2019-03-03 VfB Stuttgart 5–1 Hannover 96 W 2019-02-22 SV Werder Bremen 1–1 VfB Stuttgart D 2019-02-16 VfB Stuttgart 1–3 RB Leipzig L 2019-02-10 TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf 3–0 VfB Stuttgart L 2019-02-03 VfB Stuttgart 2–2 SC Freiburg D 2019-01-27 FC Bayern München 4–1 VfB Stuttgart L

Hannover 96 Form

2019-03-03 VfB Stuttgart 5–1 Hannover 96 L 2019-02-24 Hannover 96 0–3 Eintracht Frankfurt L 2019-02-16 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 3–0 Hannover 96 L 2019-02-09 Hannover 96 2–0 1. FC Nürnberg W 2019-02-01 Hannover 96 0–3 RB Leipzig L 2019-01-26 Borussia Dortmund 5–1 Hannover 96 L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.42 VfB Stuttgart xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.34 Hannover 96 xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 71% + Both teams to score 67%

Match Result

✓ Correct
VfB Stuttgart59% Draw21% Hannover 9620%
Actual: VfB Stuttgart win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes67% 0% No33%
Avg goals/match: 3.76
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 89%
11%
± 2.5 71%
29%
± 3.5 51%
49%
± 4.5 32%
68%

Double Chance

VfB Stuttgart or Draw
80%
Draw or Hannover 96
41%
VfB Stuttgart or Hannover 96
79%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
VfB Stuttgart45% Draw37% Hannover 9618%
Actual: VfB Stuttgart win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 5–1 not predicted
5 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
8.9%
1 – 1
8.4%
3 – 1
7.1%
2 – 0
6.9%
2 – 2
5.9%
3 – 0
5.4%
1 – 0
5.3%
1 – 2
5%
3 – 2
4.7%
4 – 1
4.3%
0 – 0
3.5%
4 – 0
3.3%

Asian Handicap — VfB Stuttgart

Handicap VfB Stuttgart covers Push Hannover 96 covers
-2.5 22% — 78%
-2 22% 18% 61%
-1.5 39% — 61%
-1 39% 21% 40%
-0.5 60% — 40%
+0.5 80% — 20%
+1 80% 11% 8%
+1.5 92% — 8%
+2 92% 6% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

VfB Stuttgart keeps clean sheet
27% ✓
Hannover 96 keeps clean sheet
10% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.