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VfB Stuttgart vs Hertha BSC, Bundesliga 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2018-19
Sat 15 Dec 2018 · 14:30 UTC Mercedes-Benz Arena HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

VfB Stuttgart vs Hertha BSCBundesliga at Mercedes-Benz Arena.

Match Details

  • Referee Thorsten Schiffner
  • Referee Tobias Welz
  • Referee Sascha Stegemann
  • Referee Florian Heft
  • Referee Mike Pickel

Head-to-Head

3
2
3
VfB Stuttgart 8 games · Avg 2.9 goals Hertha BSC

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 Dec Hertha BSC H 2–1 W
09 Dec Borussia Mönchengladbach A 0–3 L
01 Dec FC Augsburg H 1–0 W
23 Nov Bayer 04 Leverkusen A 0–2 L
10 Nov 1. FC Nürnberg A 2–0 W
02 Nov Eintracht Frankfurt H 0–3 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 Dec VfB Stuttgart A 1–2 L
08 Dec Eintracht Frankfurt H 1–0 W
01 Dec Hannover 96 A 2–0 W
24 Nov TSG 1899 Hoffenheim H 3–3 D
10 Nov TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf A 1–4 L
03 Nov RB Leipzig H 0–3 L

Key Stats

75% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
63% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at Mercedes-Benz Arena as VfB Stuttgart face off against Hertha BSC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 4' The referee shows Hertha BSC player a Yellow card on 4.
  • 9' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Hertha BSC that had 464 games and scored 445 goals.
  • 14' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 19' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 24' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 29' VfB Stuttgart are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Hertha BSC's shape.
  • 34' Hertha BSC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 38' A stunning finish from Maximilian Mittelstadt — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 43' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 43 minutes.
  • 48' Supporters expect more eagerness from Santiago Ascacibar, as he is very good at scoring at Mercedes-Benz Arena with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
  • 53' Rune Jarstein is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Hertha BSC so far.
  • 56' Another change for VfB Stuttgart made on 56 minute. Gonzalo Castro leaves to be changed by Tasos Donis.
  • 59' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Marvin Plattenhardt.
  • 64' What a strike from Mario Gomez! The score is 1-1.
  • 65' The whistle greets Vedad Ibisevic as he departs to be replaced by Ondrej Duda.
  • 70' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 75' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Tasos Donis.
  • 76' A stunning finish from Mario Gomez — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 80' Hertha BSC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Pascal Kopke is hanging Vladimir Darida on the field on 80 minute.
  • 83' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Per Skjelbred on 83 minutes.
  • 86' Time for substitution for VfB Stuttgart. Chadrac Akolo is replaced by Borna Sosa.
  • 90' Mario Gomez makes way for Daniel Didavi at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from VfB Stuttgart.
  • The points are shared — VfB Stuttgart 2-1 Hertha BSC. Honours even.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.54 VfB Stuttgart xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.11 Hertha BSC xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✓ Correct
VfB Stuttgart48% Draw27% Hertha BSC25%
Actual: VfB Stuttgart win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes53% 0% No47%
Avg goals/match: 2.65
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 74%
26%
± 2.5 49%
51%
± 3.5 28%
72%
± 4.5 14%
86%

Double Chance

VfB Stuttgart or Draw
75%
Draw or Hertha BSC
52%
VfB Stuttgart or Hertha BSC
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
VfB Stuttgart33% Draw47% Hertha BSC20%
Actual: Hertha BSC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13%
1 – 0
9.9%
0 – 0
9%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
8.1%
0 – 1
6.8%
1 – 2
6.5%
2 – 2
5%
3 – 1
4.6%
0 – 2
4.3%
3 – 0
4.1%
3 – 2
2.7%

Asian Handicap — VfB Stuttgart

Handicap VfB Stuttgart covers Push Hertha BSC covers
-2.5 10% 90%
-2 10% 14% 76%
-1.5 24% 76%
-1 24% 22% 54%
-0.5 46% 54%
+0.5 74% 26%
+1 74% 16% 11%
+1.5 89% 11%
+2 89% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% 3%

Clean Sheet

VfB Stuttgart keeps clean sheet
33%
Hertha BSC keeps clean sheet
22%

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