VFB Stuttgart 1893 vs FC Heidenheim 1846 Prediction: Stuttgart to win

This approaching encounter feels like a battle with fate rather than just Stuttgart vs. Heidenheim in the Mercedes-Benz Arena, which sits imposingly in the centre of Stuttgart. Scheduled to kick off at 18:30 (GMT+3) on 31st March 2024, this game promises a lot of entertainment. Stuttgart is the obvious favourite and Heidenheim, is the underdog. 

Stuttgart's strong home advantage greatly strengthens both their offence and defence. They are a formidable team at home. Stuttgart's home team's average expected goals (xG) of 1.99 compared to Heidenheim's away xG of 0.79 clearly indicates that Stuttgart will probably win. Their almost perfect home win percentage (77%) compared to Heidenheim's pitiful away win percentage (15%) serves as more evidence of this.

In conclusion, Stuttgart is the overwhelming favourite because of its home-field advantage, drastically superior XG metrics, and remarkable goal-scoring ability. Stuttgart's defensive prowess and the game's expected high-scoring potential indicate that a wise wager could favour over 2.5 goals and a clean sheet for the home team.

After defeating Hoffenheim 0–3 in Bundesliga 1, Stuttgart, who won their prior match, will be hoping for a similar outcome. Stuttgart has scored goals in each of their previous six games, showing that they are a goal-scoring team. In that time, they have scored 14 goals and given up a total of five.

Stuttgart has won their last eight home league games going into this encounter. It is clear that visiting teams have not had an easy time in this place.

Stuttgart has 18 wins, 2 ties, and 6 loses so far this season in the Bundesliga, which puts them in Very Good overall form. With 69% of games won, Stuttgart is presently ranked third out of 18 teams in the Bundesliga Table. Stuttgart's home record is excellent, with 10 victories, 2 ties, and 1 defeat. Because they have 8 wins, 0 draws, and 5 loses on the road, their performance is regarded as excellent.

In the Bundesliga this season, Stuttgart has scored 60 goals in total.

Heidenheim and Borussia Mönchengladbach previously tied 1-1 in the Bundesliga 1 match. In the six games before this match, Heidenheim has scored seven goals, demonstrating their offensive prowess. Nevertheless, after conceding goals in six of the same games, Heidenheim may also strengthen their defence. Whether that pattern continues on this site or not will be fascinating to watch.

Heidenheim had not triumphed away from home in the previous two league games going into this one.

Heidenheim's total Bundesliga record this season is mediocre, with 7 wins, 8 ties, and 11 defeats. With their current record of 27% match wins, Heidenheim is ranked 11th out of 18 clubs in the Bundesliga Table. With five wins, four ties, and four losses, Heidenheim's home record is mediocre. Additionally, their record on the road is mediocre with two victories, four ties, and seven defeats.

In the Bundesliga this season, Heidenheim has scored 35 goals in total.

Stuttgart is in great form and has just drawn one of their previous five Bundesliga games and won the remaining four, but they will be up against a strong and attacking team in Heidenheim. As they are now winning a lot of games, we anticipate that Stuttgart will routinely score two or more goals after the 90 minutes. The form of Hoffenheim implies they can score at least one goal.

A scoreline of 3-1 or 3-0 is anticipated as we believe Stuttgart will win and there will be over 2.5 goals.