Backnang vs Stuttgarter Kickers tips and predictions

Deadlock beckons as live underdogs look to spoil the party

Stuttgarter Kickers may be superior than Backnang but their backers might get their fingers burned here.

There's not much up for grabs in the 1X2 odds and the short price for Stuttgarter Kickers renders them a terrible bet. Backnang don't look likely to get the win but they might keep the visitors on their toes.

There is not much to go on in the data but given the hosts' recent defensive record on their own patch, the draw is the recommendation. Making a fortress out of their home ground, Backnang have conceded at an average of just 0.5 goals per game over their last 4 matches.

In previous matches between these sides 2 of the last 5 have finished on level terms.

It's felt that neither side will keep a clean sheet during this match despite the ardent favouritism for Stuttgarter Kickers. However the odds-against for the No BTTS is actually the standout from that market.

Backnang have drawn 5 of their last 7 matches on their own soil. Also they drew 0-0 with Stuttgart II last Friday and a similar scoreline is on the cards here. It looks like Backnang can deny Stuttgarter Kickers their win and that's why the pick is the stalemate.

Of course, Stuttgarter Kickers are a fourth tier side so it remains to be seen how Backnang adapt tackle the stiff test ahead of them.