Hoffenheim v Greuther Furth predictions

Match	Date	Selection	Bet	Odds	Bet now
Hoffenheim v Greuther Furth predictions Bundesliga, Germany	19/10/2012 20:30	full time result	Hoffenheim win	1.86	Bet at Pinnacle
Betting prediction was written by Ian

HOFFENHEIM v GREUTHER FURTH PREDICTIONS AND PREVIEW: BETTING STATS

Hoffenheim have made an average start to the season and are currently 13th of 18 teams after seven games. Over that spell they have scored 10 goals and conceded 14. Greuther Furth are bottom of the league after winning only one of their first seven games. Their matches have produced 13 goals of which Furth have scored just two. Hoffenheim’s 34 matches last season had a total of 88 goals while Furth are newly promoted from Bundesliga 2.

TEAM NEWS AND RUN OF PLAY

Hoffenheim had just 37% of possession in their last game but that was against league leaders Bayern Munich. That share of the ball saw them produce just three scoring opportunities and one corner. As the home side they should be able to control the game against Greuther Firth and dominate possession. Their key player in midfield is Takashi Usami, scorer of two goals this season from that area of the field. Furth lost their most match, at home against Hamburg. They had 48% of possession and a similar share may be beyond them in this match on Friday evening. Their Brazilian striker Edu has not scored in the league this season but he is still their most likely scorer against Hoffenheim.

HOFFENHEIM - GREUTHER FURTH PREDICTIONS: 1X2 BETTING PREVIEW

Hoffenheim won just four matches at home last season, and only two other teams won less. They finished 11th in the table but their standing for home form alone was three places worse. After seven games this season a mid-table position is expected. Furth were the Bundesliga 2 champions for 2011-12, a season in which they lost just twice away from home. They have struggled at this level at the start of the season and avoiding defeat may be beyond them against Hoffenheim.

Take the 1.86 for Pinnacle Sports for the home win.

HOFFENHEIM - GREUTHER FURTH PREDICTIONS: ASIAN HANDICAP PREVIEW

Hoffenheim scored just 21 goals in 17 home matches last season and only the bottom three teams in the final standings scored fewer. Granted they are playing a weak Greuther side but Hoffenheim are unlikely to be prolific at home this season. The first goal will be significant in this match and if scored by the home team could be crucial in determining the outcome. That means Furth should be backed with a start of more than one goal. Beginners not familiar with Asian Handicap can find info here: http://howtobet.net/online-betting-guide/asian-handicap.

It's short but back Furth +1.25 with Betfair.

HOFFENHEIM - GREUTHER FURTH PREDICTIONS: TOTAL GOALS PREVIEW

Correct score bettors may consider a result of 1-0 to the home team but in any case this is unlikely to be a game of many chances. Hoffenheim will be happy with a narrow win and on current form Furth are unlikely to score which suggests there will be fewer than three goals in this match.

Stan James go 1.91 for less than three goals.