Hannover vs Stuttgart
Germany – 2. Bundesliga
Date: Saturday, 21 December 2019
Kick-off at 12:00 UK / 13:00 CET
Venue: HDI-Arena (Hannover).
TEAM NEWSHANNOVER 96
Hannover 96 failed to build on back-to-back wins under new coach Kocak because they went to a 2-1 defeat at Bochum on Friday, but they will be looking to end a forgettable year on a high.
Korb right-back is struggling with the disease so Jung was still absent, one left-backs may have to fill in on the opposite side, while Ducksch must remember after scoring a goal in Bochum.
Striker Teuchert back in full training and could be a substitute but the defender Hubers, Felipe and Franke remains sidelined.
Predicted line-up (4-1-2-1-2): Zieler; Albornoz, Elez, Anton, Ostrzolek; Bakalorz; Stendera, Haraguchi; Maina; Ducksch, Weydandt
Not available: Hubers (Injured), Felipe (Hurt), Jung (Hurt), Franke (Injured)
Doubtful: Teuchert (Injured), Korb (Disease)
STUTTGART
Stuttgart had to settle for a point in Darmstadt 98 on Monday night and they have won only two of their eight away matches in Bundesliga 2 this season.
Although all three, the position of coach Walter reportedly threatened after he publicly criticized some senior players following the game on Monday.
Walter Kempf boosted by the return of captain of a three-match ban, but midfielder Forster suspended after collecting his fifth yellow card of the season.
Predicted line-up (4-1-4-1): Bredlow; Stenzel, Badstuber, Kempf, Castro; endo; Wamangituka, Ascacibar, Mangala, Sosa; Gonzalez
Not available: Grozinger (Injured) Kalajdzic (Hurt), Kaminski (Hurt), Mack (Hurt), Forster (Suspended)
doubtful:
Prediction
The meeting of two pre-season promotion favorites to close before winter hibernation.
VfB Stuttgart will be desperate for three points to go to the automatic promotion places.
Mario Gomez will be hoping to enjoy better luck with the VAR, has had six goals chalked off for offside via VAR in the last three games.
Expect a few goals when defending sometimes seems to be an afterthought for both sides.
Prediction:
Hannover 96 2 3 VfB Stuttgart
Hannover vs Stuttgart - Betting Tips LiveonScore:
Stuttgart win or a draw.
over 2.5 goals
