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VfB Stuttgart vs Hertha BSC, Bundesliga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2021-22
VfB Stuttgart
2 – 2
Full Time
Hertha BSC
Sun 5 Dec 2021 · 14:30 UTC Mercedes-Benz Arena HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 90' Kevin-Prince Boateng

Overview

Match Preview

VfB Stuttgart vs Hertha BSC — Bundesliga at Mercedes-Benz Arena.

Match Details

  • Referee Robert Schroder
  • Referee Benedikt Kempkes
  • Referee Frederick Assmuth
  • Referee Benjamin Brand
  • Referee Robin Braun
  • Referee Christian Fischer

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

3
2
3
VfB Stuttgart 8 games · Avg 2.9 goals Hertha BSC
Last 5 meetings
2021-12-05 VfB Stuttgart 2–2 Hertha BSC 2021-02-13 VfB Stuttgart 1–1 Hertha BSC 2020-10-17 Hertha BSC 0–2 VfB Stuttgart 2019-05-04 Hertha BSC 3–1 VfB Stuttgart 2018-12-15 VfB Stuttgart 2–1 Hertha BSC

Recent Form

VfB Stuttgart
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Dec Hertha BSC H 2–2 D
26 Nov 1. FSV Mainz 05 H 2–1 W
20 Nov Borussia Dortmund A 1–2 L
06 Nov Arminia Bielefeld H 0–1 L
31 Oct FC Augsburg A 1–4 L
27 Oct 1. FC Köln H 0–2 L
Hertha BSC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Dec VfB Stuttgart A 2–2 D
27 Nov FC Augsburg H 1–1 D
20 Nov 1. FC Union Berlin A 0–2 L
07 Nov Bayer 04 Leverkusen H 1–1 D
29 Oct TSG 1899 Hoffenheim A 0–2 L
26 Oct SC Preußen Münster A 3–1 W

Key Stats

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' It’s Showtime! The match between VfB Stuttgart and Hertha BSC is underway.
  • 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 10' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His VfB Stuttgart side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 15' What a moment for Omar Marmoush! That strike on 15 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 19' The deadlock is broken! Philipp Forster gets on the scoresheet on 19 minutes.
  • 24' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 29' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 34' VfB Stuttgart are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 39' VfB Stuttgart currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 40' Stevan Jovetic makes no mistake. The score reads 2-1 and Hertha BSC are in front.
  • 45' It looks surprising Hertha BSC does not make any changes. Jordan Torunarigha has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 46' The supporters are chanting for Alexis Tibidi. He replaces Roberto Massimo on 46 minute.
  • 51' A quiet spell here at Mercedes-Benz Arena. Hertha BSC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 56' Wataru Endo has been relatively quiet despite scoring 26 goals in his last 263 appearances.
  • 61' Hertha BSC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 61.
  • 63' Jurgen Ekkelenkamp gets the nod from Hertha BSC. He replaces Myziane Maolida and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 68' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 68 minutes.
  • 72' Another change for Hertha BSC made on 72 minute. Marco Richter leaves to be changed by Kevin-Prince Boateng.
  • 75' A change in the VfB Stuttgart ranks — Orel Mangala exits the field as Atakan Karazor enters on 75.
  • 76' Against the run of play, Stevan Jovetic has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 81' Hertha BSC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 85' Krzysztof Piatek gets the nod from Hertha BSC. He replaces Ishak Belfodil and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 90' Kevin-Prince Boateng was booked on 90.
  • celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

VfB Stuttgart Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Pellegrino Matarazzo

Hertha BSC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Mario Gomez 3
Sehrou Guirassy 2
Marc-Oliver Kempf 2
Stevan Jovetic 2
Salomon Kalou 1
Konstantinos Mavropanos 1
Vedad Ibisevic 1
Gonzalo Castro 1

Head to Head

2021-12-05 VfB Stuttgart 2–2 Hertha BSC 2021-02-13 VfB Stuttgart 1–1 Hertha BSC 2020-10-17 Hertha BSC 0–2 VfB Stuttgart 2019-05-04 Hertha BSC 3–1 VfB Stuttgart 2018-12-15 VfB Stuttgart 2–1 Hertha BSC

VfB Stuttgart Form

2021-12-05 VfB Stuttgart 2–2 Hertha BSC D 2021-11-26 VfB Stuttgart 2–1 1. FSV Mainz 05 W 2021-11-20 Borussia Dortmund 2–1 VfB Stuttgart L 2021-11-06 VfB Stuttgart 0–1 Arminia Bielefeld L 2021-10-31 FC Augsburg 4–1 VfB Stuttgart L 2021-10-27 VfB Stuttgart 0–2 1. FC Köln L

Hertha BSC Form

2021-12-05 VfB Stuttgart 2–2 Hertha BSC D 2021-11-27 Hertha BSC 1–1 FC Augsburg D 2021-11-20 1. FC Union Berlin 2–0 Hertha BSC L 2021-11-07 Hertha BSC 1–1 Bayer 04 Leverkusen D 2021-10-29 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 2–0 Hertha BSC L 2021-10-26 SC Preußen Münster 1–3 Hertha BSC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.46 VfB Stuttgart xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.25 Hertha BSC xG
I would bet for: VfB Stuttgart or Hertha BSC 72% + Both teams to score 55%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
VfB Stuttgart42% Draw28% Hertha BSC30%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes55% 0% No45%
Avg goals/match: 2.71
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 75%
25%
± 2.5 50%
50%
± 3.5 29%
71%
± 4.5 14%
86%

Double Chance

VfB Stuttgart or Draw
69%
Draw or Hertha BSC
58%
VfB Stuttgart or Hertha BSC
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
VfB Stuttgart30% Draw47% Hertha BSC23%
Actual: VfB Stuttgart win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.1%
1 – 0
8.8%
0 – 0
8.6%
2 – 1
8.5%
0 – 1
7.3%
1 – 2
7.3%
2 – 0
7%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
4.2%
3 – 0
3.3%
1 – 3
3%

Asian Handicap — VfB Stuttgart

Handicap VfB Stuttgart covers Push Hertha BSC covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 12% 80%
-1.5 20% — 80%
-1 20% 21% 59%
-0.5 41% — 59%
+0.5 69% — 31%
+1 69% 17% 14%
+1.5 86% — 14%
+2 86% 9% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

VfB Stuttgart keeps clean sheet
29% ✓
Hertha BSC keeps clean sheet
24% ✓

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