German Bundesliga
2013-04-07 - Hannover vs Stuttgart
A Sports Betting Pick by Auls
Football: German Bundesliga
Sunday 7 April 2013 - Kick Off 4:30pm
Preview
Both Hannover and Stuttgart were involved in the Europa League this season, but it is unlikely that both will be playing in that competition next season. Hannover are the more likely side to make it back into Europe through their League position, but to do so will only come about by picking up three points from games like this at home.
A win for Hannover will move them to within 2 points of a European place, while Stuttgart are more worried about maintaining an 8 point lead over the the relegation zone. Hannover have been very strong at home this season where they have won 8 of their 13 home games and have scored 28 so far this season in those games.
They could only manage a goalless draw against Eintracht Frankfurt in their last home game, but Hannover had won 5 in a row in the Bundesliga at home before that. With a win at Stuttgart already under their belts this season, and 3 straight home wins against them in previous years, Hannover will certainly be confident they can make it another three points on Sunday.
Stuttgart have lost 4 of their last 6 away games in the Bundesliga, while they have also lost 5 of their last 6 games overall in all competitions that also saw them exit the Europa League.
They have been a mixed bag away from home this season as Stuttgart have a 6-2-6 record on their travels in the League, scoring 15 goals and conceding 23 in those games.
Prediction
I think Hannover are good enough to win this game and take the three points to close to the top six and the European places, but I don't want to under-estimate a Stuttgart side that have shown they are more than capable away from home.
Stuttgart have scored in 6 straight away games and I think they have every chance of doing the same here, but I do think Hannover will find a way to win the game. The home side to win in a game where both teams score is priced at 4.10 and I will back that for a small interest in the game.
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The Pick :
Hannover 2-1 Stuttgart


