The Bundesliga is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Eintracht Frankfurt lock horns with an impressive VfB Stuttgart side in an important clash at the MHP Arena on Saturday.
VfB Stuttgart vs Eintracht Frankfurt Preview
VfB Stuttgart are currently in third place in the Bundesliga standings and have been in impressive form this season. The hosts edged Borussia Dortmund to a crucial 1-0 victory in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
Eintracht Frankfurt, on the other hand, are in sixth place in the league table and have been inconsistent this season. The away side played out a 1-1 draw against Werder Bremen last week and will need to take it up a notch in this match.
VfB Stuttgart vs Eintracht Frankfurt Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- VfB Stuttgart have a good recent record against Eintracht Frankfurt and have won 18 out of the last 38 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Eintracht Frankfurt's 12 victories.
- VfB Stuttgart are winless in their last five matches against Eintracht Frankfurt in all competitions and have lost each of their last three such games.
- Eintracht Frankfurt have played out a total of 12 draws in the Bundesliga so far this season - more than any other team in the competition.
- VfB Stuttgart have picked up a total of 60 points from their 28 matches in the Bundesliga so far this season - their highest tally at this stage of the season in the club's history.
- VfB Stuttgart are unbeaten in their last 10 matches in the Bundesliga - their longest such run in the competition since the 2011-12 season.
VfB Stuttgart vs Eintracht Frankfurt Prediction
VfB Stuttgart have consistently punched above their weight this season and have a point to prove going into this game. The hosts have excellent players in their ranks and will look to move up the league table.
Eintracht Frankfurt have a good record in this fixture but have blown hot and cold in the recent past. Both teams are evenly matched and could play out a draw this weekend.
Prediction: VfB Stuttgart 1-1 Eintracht Frankfurt
VfB Stuttgart vs Eintracht Frankfurt Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - No
Tip 3: Eintracht Frankfurt to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Serhou Guirassy to score - Yes