Darmstadt vs Stuttgart Preview & Prediction | 2023-24 German Bundesliga
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THE FACTS
When is Darmstadt vs Stuttgart on and what time does it start? Darmstadt vs Stuttgart will take place on Saturday 17th February, 2024 – 14:30 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Darmstadt vs Stuttgart? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What channel is Darmstadt vs Stuttgart on in the UK? Sky Sports have the rights to German Bundesliga matches in the UK so it is worth checking their schedule for Darmstadt vs Stuttgart
Where can I stream Darmstadt vs Stuttgart in the UK? If televised on Sky Sports, Darmstadt vs Stuttgart can be streamed live on the Sky Go app
THE LOWDOWN
DARMSTADT
A point for Darmstadt away at Borussia Monchengladbach most recently at least showed character and a rare defensive success. But it’s wins that are so desperately needed with them currently planted firmly at the bottom of the Bundesliga table, still four points behind FC Cologne, who occupy the relegation play-off place.
A long list of absentees whether it be through injury, illness or suspension, further happens Darmstadt going into this latest fixture. Up to nine players are expected to be missing for the home team here, Maglica and Skarke being the two who are suspended, no doubt a source of frustration for Torsten Lieberknecht.
STUTTGART
Stuttgart made it three Bundesliga wins in a row last time out with a professional showing over lowly Mainz, where they took full advantage of a healthy portion of first-half stoppage time. Scoring in both the 47th and 49th minute finished the game as a contest and by the time Mainz responded with what turned out to be a mere consolation, Stuttgart had already put the seal on proceedings with a third goal scored by ‘Player of the Month’ Deniz Undav.
Despite the Brighton loanee’s sparkling form for Stuttgart, this shouldn’t keep the free-scoring Serhou Guirassy out of the visitors’ starting line-up, with the potential of Undav being deployed as a number ten or second striker very much on the cards depending on the thoughts of head coach Sebastian Hoeness.
THE TEAM NEWS
DARMSTADT
PREDICTED XI (3-4-3): Schuhen; Zimmermann, Gjasula, Klarer; Bader, Franjic, Holland, Karic; Justvan, Polter, Mehlem
UNAVAILABLE: Holtmann (Injured), Honsak (Injured), Hornby (Injured), Kempe (Illness), Maglica (Suspended), Manu (Injured), Riedel (Injured), Seydel (Injured), Skarke (Suspended)
QUESTIONABLE:
STUTTGART
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Bredlow; Stenzel, Anton, Ito, Mittelstadt; Karazor, Stiller; Leweling, Undav, Fuhrich; Guirassy
UNAVAILABLE: Arthur (Injured), Boniface (Injured), Palacios (Injured)
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THE PREDICTION
The worst defence in the Bundesliga takes on the third-strongest attack. Facing Undav and Guirassy would give most backlines in Germany nightmares, but even more so Darmstadt’s when considering how much they have struggled all season so far. Expect this potent Stuttgart offensive machine to comprehensively overwhelm the hosts and fire them to a fourth consecutive Bundesliga victory, keeping them inside the top three at the end of play.
TIP: STUTTGART TO WIN
