Bruhl vs St. Gallen tips and predictions

Hosts epitomsing role of underdogs

The visitors usually go about their business at a level above the hosts but some of the stats look good for a home win in this match-up. While it's not particularly unusual to see these big odds against the home team they they can make a fist of this.

Most people believe the favourites are irrepressible but the odds-on price for the visitors makes them no value. St. Gallen are too short to support.

The hosts have logged 7 wins from 8 matches. With contrasting fortunes the visitors are muddling through a run of 5 consecutive defeats away from home. If St. Gallen lose this it will be seen as a crazy result but that chunky price looks generous.

Bruhl must be prepared for half-chances against the run of play. If the hosts are really up for it, they'll be adding to a decent sequence of goal-scoring performances. They have scored two or more goals in all of their recent 6 matches while their rearguard players have been backing up the frontline. They have only conceded an average of 0.8 goals in their last 8 games.

When tested away from home St. Gallen have actually conceded three or more goals in 4 of their last 5 matches. To have any chance of success, the underdogs must not hesitate in front of goal.

The hosts can be pleased with their recent displays in multiple areas of the game and they'll need to hope that they can produce an astounding performance if they are to somehow deny the visitors.

St. Gallen will be keen to further justify their short price with a clean sheet at full-time. It is not a strong view and it won't be for everyone, but the No BTTS bet is fair. Everything in this preview will rest on how the hosts cope with a calibre of football they aren't used to.