VfB Stuttgart II vs SC Verl 1924 Best odds and tips

Stuttgart II are priced at 3.10 to beat SC Verl 1924 on Saturday, but the bookmakers’ favourite for this clash at 2.05 looks a good choice. There is no real bad blood between these two clubs, but there is plenty of motivation for both sides to get a result as Stuttgart II look to avoid the drop and Verl aim for a top-half finish. The hosts have won two, drawn one and lost two of their last five matches, but a 2-2 draw at Unterhaching last time out was a good result. Markus Fiedler has been in charge of the club since July 2023 and has instilled a technical, possession-based style of play on the team that has seen them struggle at times in the league this season. They sit 17th in the 3.Liga 2024/2025 table with 38 points from 33 games, but have won nine and lost six of their 16 home games. They have split the points in their last two at the Gazi-Stadion, so it is difficult to predict whether they will win or lose on Saturday.

Verl are having a solid season in eighth place in the 3.Liga 2024/2025 with 49 points from 33 games. Alexander Ende has done a good job since taking charge in July 2023, instilling a flexible and pragmatic approach to the game. Verl’s recent form has dipped a little, however, with two wins and three defeats in their last five games. They have lost their last two matches against Borussia Dortmund II and Hansa Rostock, but can be dangerous on the road with seven wins and six defeats from 16 away games in 3.Liga 2024/2025. Laurin Ulrich is the creative force behind Stuttgart II’s play, providing five assists in their last five games, but Wahid Faghir is the main goal threat. He has scored eight goals in 20 league games this season and will be a handful for the visitors.

Verl will look to make their mark on the game by sitting deep and controlling the midfield before releasing their players into the attack at the right time. Stuttgart II are a youthful side that likes to play on the front foot and keep the ball, so we could see some open, but fairly balanced football on Saturday. A draw looks the most likely result, but the Both Teams to Score market looks the most attractive option.