Current Form VFB Stuttgart
The VFB Stuttgart is currently in the German Bundesliga just not really in motion. At the beginning a small comparison: On the first 8 matchdays, the Swabians were able to bring in 3 more victories, in the following 11 there were just as many. Accordingly, although only a slight, but a negative development can be seen, but gradually increased. With the exception of the 1: 0 back to back round against Hertha BSC Hannes Wolf’s team has lost all games of the last 6 rounds. So also last against the FSV Mainz, which one had to bow 2: 3. The climber even gambled a 1-0 lead. Incidentally, we had predicted the 3: 2 in our bet tips to the German Bundesliga last weekend in the form of a double chance bet. And again you will be happy in Stuttgart that against Schalke 04 is a home game on the program. The Swabians are still the weakest away team of the entire league, have collected at a total of 10 attempts only a meager counter. Accordingly, one is the only team in Germany’s top division, which currently stands still without an away win. This is mainly due to the defensive numbers: While they had already suffered 19 hits in foreign countries, they were only home in 9 home games 5. Also Stuttgart has been able to celebrate each of his six victories in the Mercedes-Benz Arena. However: Of the last 3 appearances at home again only one was won, besides there were defeats against Bayern Munich (0: 1) and Bayer Leverkusen (0: 2), teams, which we currently see in similar spheres as the Saturday opponent from Gelsenkirchen , The fact is that the VFB is offensively better presented in the still young second half of the season, as was the case towards the end of the fall season. For comparison, in the last 5 encounters before the winter break (without a cup) Stuttgart never scored more than one goal, finished 4 of these 5 games without scoring. In contrast, Hertha and Mainz have met at least once. Strengths we saw against the direct competitor, especially in the air. The first goal fell after a standard situation, the second goal Ginczek used a cross from captain Gentner. In addition to standards was dangerous even from a distance. Stuttgart was and still is susceptible to rapid counterattacks, especially when these are forced through the pages. Coach Wolf will probably have to do without carpenter on Saturday, Larsen and Mané, also defender Ailton is still battered.

Current form Schalke 04
Rising weeks for FC Schalke 04. The “miners” had last Sunday, a home game against Hannover (1: 1) contest, this Saturday they meet with the VFB on the next “returnees” in the German Bundesliga. It seems a victory whether the table situation (3rd place) actually in the realm of possibility. Actually. Because Schalke delivered in the last weeks and months only a little convincing, while previously had remained without defeat on matchdays 7 to 17 and in this time could celebrate 5 victories. Positive: After all, 2 of these 5 successes get away, but you have not won since 3 games. Before the 1: 1 against Hannover there was a 1: 3 defeat against RB Leipzig, also against Eintracht Frankfurt (2: 2) could not be won. Currently, we see problems especially in the defensive area: In the last 7 games FC Schalke always conceded at least one goal, in 5 of these cases there were even at least two. However, one should not forget that the men of Domenico Tedesco still hold with only one defeat from the last 13 games. In view of the strong home record of the opponent so a draw would be the logical consequence in terms of bet tip. Offensively we see the guests much better positioned, even if Stuttgart could increase in this regard as I said last. Schalke have always scored at least one goal since Matchday 6 and 0-2 against TSG Hoffenheim. In fact, all 3 matches in which you were without a match, completed on the first six matchdays of the season 2017/2018. Personnel we see the “miners” much better positioned than the climber. The individual quality clearly speaks for Schalke. Interesting also appears to be a bet on late goals, last Schalke had to accept the second time in a row conceding after the 70th minute. Probably a late goal also seems to be the fact that the third-placed in a 2-2 draw against Frankfurt within just 15 minutes between the 81st and 95th minute of the match could equalize a 0-2 deficit. We see strengths in the guests, especially at standards, where one of the most dangerous teams in the entire league counts. Accordingly, a battle-oriented game is expected on Saturday. The direct duel with Stuttgart clearly speaks for the guests: Schalke has lost none of the last 5 direct duels, winning 4 wins and one draw. The last away game in Stuttgart ended with a narrow 1-0 win, in total one holds in the last two duels in the Swabia with a goal difference of 5: 0. Coach Tedesco has to do without Insua, McKennie, Riether and key player Goretzka.

1st TIP: FC Schalke 04 win @ 2.65
2nd TIP: DRAW @ 3.34