Essingen vs Mutschelbach tips and predictions

Endurance could be key for Essingen

This Essingen side has reliable goal-scorers in their squad. Don't blink. An entertaining match awaits, almost certain to deliver some goals so it should make for a good spectacle although that doesn't mean there's anything exciting about the prices.

On 44 points Essingen host Mutschelbach, on 36 points. There are 4 places between the two clubs.

It's anyone's guess what happens here. The impulse is to back a home win but they could slip up here. They can get the job done though.

Essingen have shown their resolve in the build up to this match. The hosts have been beating all their opponents at home; they've won their last 8 in a row while the travelling side has tasted defeat in 4 of their recent 5 matches on the road.

On their own turf Essingen have been producing some brilliant stuff. Their recent 8 home matches have seen them averaging an impressive 2.6 goals per game.

Mutschelbach have conceded two or more goals in 14 of their last 16 matches. So this match will be a decent test of their bouncebackability.

In their last home game Essingen thumped Backnang, eventually winning 5-1.

The clash does have an anything could happen feel about it though. So don't rule out the stalemate. The betting markets imply that neither side will keep a clean sheet during this match as they can both be dangerous in possession. Whatever happens, with the odds-against price on BTTS No, that seems the better option this time around.