Stuttgart 21/20 to score over 1.5 goals against Schalke in Friday’s Bundesliga battle

Competition: Bundesliga

Market: Stuttgart to score over 1.5 goals

Odds: 21/20 @ 888sport

Looking to build off of what has been an extended purple patch, Stuttgart will open this weekend’s Bundesliga fixtures when they travel to Schalke on Friday night.

Starting with the hosts, only continuing on what has been a woeful run of form over the past 12 months, Schalke once again find themselves battling it out at the foot of the table. In their opening five Bundesliga matchups this season, they have recorded a single draw against four defeats and are one of just two sides who are yet to pick up their first victory so far. Even more concerning, along with picking up just a single point, it should be noted that Schalke hold the worst defensive record in the division after already shipping 19 goals. As for their most recent performances, including a derby day 3-0 defeat against Borussia Dortmund last time out, the Blues have conceded over 2.5 goals in all bar one of their Bundesliga contests so far this season.

As for the visitors, enjoying what has been a stunning start to the 2020/2021 campaign, Stuttgart already find themselves sat in the European positions. In their opening five Bundesliga matchups following their top-flight return, they have recorded two wins, two draws and a single defeat, scoring 10 and conceding six in return. Collecting a points tally of eight, they open this weekend’s fixtures sat fifth in the table and just a single point adrift of climbing into the Champions League positions. As for their recent run of results, Stuttgart are unbeaten in each of their last four Bundesliga matchups on the bounce and have also bagged over 1.5 goals in back-to-back contests on the road. Given the huge recent gulf in class, we’re backing a fruitful night for the guests.

Bet: Stuttgart 21/20 to score over 1.5 goals against Schalke in Friday’s Bundesliga battle @ 888sport