Darmstadt vs Stuttgart Prediction & Betting Tips (17 February)

The weeks pass and the chances of remaining continue to diminish for SV Darmstadt, which risks returning to the 2nd division, just one year after leaving it. It must be said that this team is struggling this year having only been able to achieve 12 points during the first 21 days of the Bundelsliga and it is undoubtedly too far behind by 9 points on the first non-relegation team. Still looking for a first success in 2024, the Fleurs de Lys were dominated by Union Berlin 1-0 and Bayer Leverkusen 0-2 before finally managing to take a point last week at Borussia. Mönchengladbach 0-0. Opposite, Stuttgart advances as the new leader of this championship.

However, nothing indicated at the start of the season that the VfB could have been able to play the leading roles this year in the Bundesliga after having had to go through the play-offs to stay last spring. And yet, Sebastian Heoness's men are still firmly in 3rd place on the podium, 3 points ahead of 4th, Dortmund. On a good run, the Swabians have won their last 3 matches played against Leipzig 5-2, Freiburg 1-3 and Mainz 3-1 last week.

Among the promoted side, the relatively unprolific attackers Hornby and Seydel, and the replacement midfielder Manu must still remain on the side for this match, injured. Central defender Riedel is also still stuck in the infirmary where he was joined last week by senior midfielders Honsak and Kempe and by important defender Zimmerman, both of whom were injured against Gladbach. Defender Maglica is suspended as is attacker Skarke. With 6 goals, he is still the most decisive player in this formation and his absence is a real blow even if he has not yet scored in 2024. In Stuttgart, the rather replacement midfielder Nartey and the defensive framework Zagadou still has to be patient in the infirmary.

On the other hand, former Paris FC Silas Mvumpa (3 goals) will return from the CAN this week. Out with a thigh injury last week, the formidable Undav (14 goals) could finally be present. His absence would have been a big blow for the VfB since the striker on loan from Brighton had scored 5 goals in the last 3 days. The excellent Führich (6 goals, 6 assists) and the formidable Guirassy (17 goals) will be present.