Today’s 2. Bundesliga match features the second and third place of the league in Stuttgart and Hamburger. Both ex Bundesliga teams, and quite good ones in fact years ago, have had to endure this season in the Second Division, but seem poised to get back to the main division next year.
Stuttgart has been a fortress for the locals, where they have only lost two games. Their impressive home form, has been the key to them being third place in the league and aspiring to ascend to the top flight.
Hamburger has also been a good home team, but have had their troubles when away. They have 8 draws when playing away from home and have won 3 and lost 3.
The last time these two teams met, Hamburg came away with a 6-2 win. Somehow, I don’t feel that it is any indication on how today will pan out.
The bookies give Stuttgart the favorite status, with a 2.37 odd, while Hamburg are slight outsiders at 2.80.
Stuttgart have only drawn once at home this season, and that draw came on their last home game against the leaders of the Second Division. I actually think that there is a great possibility for a draw in this game.
However, I would like to take Stuttgart with a 1.72 odd, with the Draw making it a No Bet.
Pick: Stuttgart (Draw No Bet) at 1.72
