Darmstadt vs Stuttgart
Bundesliga
Saturday
17th February 2024
Merck-Stadion am Bollenfalltor
The most comprehensive preview, detailed analysis and reliable predictions of the Bundesliga fixture between Darmstadt and Stuttgart.
Darmstadt vs Stuttgart: Preview
Darmstadt form analysis
Darmstadt’s 2024 Bundesliga campaign started with a 3-0 home loss to Borussia Dortmund on January 13th, conceding to J. Brandt, M. Reus and Y. Moukoko. On January 20th, Darmstadt earned a credible 2-2 home draw against Eintracht Frankfurt, responding twice from deficits through J. Justvan and C. Klarer. However, on January 28th Darmstadt suffered a 1-0 away defeat to Union Berlin after allowing B. Hollerbach’s goal. .
Things got worse on February 3rd as Darmstadt lost 2-0 at home to Bayer Leverkusen, with N. Tella scoring both goals. Most recently on February 10th, Darmstadt earned a valuable 0-0 away draw with Borussia Mönchengladbach. Overall, Darmstadt have struggled defensively, keeping just one clean sheet. But they’ve shown fighting spirit, earning draws against Frankfurt and Gladbach. Tightening up at the back while maintaining their resolve will be key if Darmstadt are to break through relegation.
Stuttgart form analysis
Stuttgart’s 2023 Bundesliga campaign started poorly with a 3-1 away loss to Borussia Mönchengladbach on January 14th, only scoring via J. Vagnoman. Things worsened on January 20th as Stuttgart lost 1-0 away to Bochum after conceding to M. Bero. However, on January 27th Stuttgart found form, earning a huge 5-2 home win over RB Leipzig thanks to goals from E. Millot, D. Undav (3) and J. Leweling.
Building momentum, on February 3rd Stuttgart won 3-1 away at Freiburg, going 2-0 up early through D. Undav and C. Führich before closing out the win via M. Mittelstädt. Most recently on February 11th, Stuttgart continued their resurgence with an impressive 3-1 home victory over Mainz – M. Mittelstädt, J. Leweling and D. Undav scored the goals. Overall, after early struggles Stuttgart have found great form led by the goalscoring of D. Undav. Maintaining this offensive potency while shoring up some lingering defensive issues will be key in Stuttgart’s push to competency in the top table.
Darmstadt vs Stuttgart: Prediction
Stuttgart’s previous four fixtures have witnessed four goals on average. Another high scoring game is likely on the cards as they face a club that has an average of three goals in the last three home games.
The visitors are in impressive form, winning three of their last four fixtures. They should be able to dominate a club that is winless in fourteen league matches.
