After starting 2017 with back-to-back defeats, hosts Heidenheim earned their first points of the year with a 2-0 win away to Wurzburger Kickers last Saturday. However, visitors Stuttgart are in decent shape and will be out to see the hosts end point-less once again as three wins from three to start the new year sees them sat three points top of the Bundesliga 2 and set on course for an immediate return to the German top flight.
Stuttgart are the bookies’ favourites here at 13/10 with bet365 and we feel there’s decent value in backing them at “0 Asian Handicap” for the following reasons: though Heidenheim hold a strong record at home (W6 D2 L2), Stuttgart get one up on them with the joint best away record in the Bundesliga 2 (W5 D2 L3). Stuttgart are not only in better current form, heading into this with momentum off the back of three wins, but the South Germans are also the much more talented side on paper.
Stuttgart’s unbeaten start to 2017 (W3) has, notably, seen striker Simon Terodde build on his top form. Terodde has scored three goals in his last three outings, thanks in part to loanee teammate Carlos Mane (1 goal and 1 assist over the same number), which has put the German forward joint top of the rankings for total goals scored in the Bundesliga 2 this season (14 goals). With 11 of these goals being scored in his last ten appearances, he’d also be a decent shout for an anytime goalscorer here (odds to follow).
Heidenheim do, however, also have some scoring talent of their own, with captain winger Marc Scnatterer (7 goals in 20 appearances) and center forward Tim Kleindienst (6 goals in 14 appearances) contributing their fair share towards the Bundesliga 2’s 6th best offense. Seeing as Heidenheim have also only failed to score in 10% of their home matches so far this season, both teams to score at 3/4 with bet365 should also have a decent chance to come in here.
Regarding a correct score bet, with Stuttgart the stronger side but goals at both ends being a likelihood, we feel there’s decent value on Stuttgart 2-1 win at 17/2 with bet365 here
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