The Matchday 3 Bundesliga clash between Freiburg and Stuttgart will take place on September 13 at the Europa-Park Stadium. Freiburg vs. Stuttgart: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Freiburg
In the previous round, Julian Schuster's men suffered a 1-4 defeat away to Cologne. As a result, Freiburg recorded their third consecutive Bundesliga loss. However, the club extended their scoring streak in the league to 11 matches. Without any points, the team sits at the bottom of the standings. Additionally, Freiburg has conceded seven goals this Bundesliga season, sharing the worst defensive record with Werder.
- The club has not won in 6 of their last 7 home Bundesliga matches (2 draws, 4 losses).
- At least four goals were scored in the team's last five home league games.
- Both teams scored in Freiburg's last six home Bundesliga matches.
Predicted lineup for Freiburg (4-5-1)
Noah Atubolu – Christian Günter, Philipp Lienhart, Matthias Ginter, Lukas Kübler – Vincenzo Grifo, Johan Manzambi, Yuito Suzuki, Maximilian Eggestein, Eren Dinkci – Lukas Höler.
Stuttgart
Sebastian Hoeneß's side defeated Borussia Mönchengladbach 1-0 at home in the last round. This victory marked Stuttgart's fourth win in their last five Bundesliga matches. Furthermore, the team kept a clean sheet for the third time in this stretch. In the standings, the club occupies the eighth spot with three points.
- The team has not lost in 7 of their last 9 away Bundesliga matches (4 wins, 3 draws).
- At least three goals were scored in 5 of the club's last 7 away league matches.
- Both teams scored in 6 of Stuttgart's last 9 away Bundesliga games.
Predicted lineup for Stuttgart (4-5-1)
Alexander Nübel – Maximilian Mittelstädt, Finn Eltsch, Ramon Hendriks, Josha Vagnoman – Ermedin Demirovic, Angelo Stiller, Tiago Tomas, Atakan Karazor, Jamie Leweling – Deniz Undav.
Forwards Deniz Undav and Silas Mvumpa will miss the match due to injuries.
Referee
Daniel Siebert (Germany)
Matches – 18 (Bundesliga, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 80;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.4;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 24;
Penalties – 22%.
Match Prediction: Freiburg vs. Stuttgart
I expect an attacking display from both sides in this encounter. Freiburg may not always secure positive results at home, but they actively push forward and score regularly. In their last 13 home Bundesliga matches, the club only failed to score once, netting against top teams like Bayern, Bayer, and Eintracht, who finished in the top three last season.
Stuttgart also favors attacking football and maintains good scoring form even away from home. In their last nine away Bundesliga matches, the team only failed to score once, and in five of these games, they scored at least twice. However, they conceded in 8 of their last 10 away league matches.
I anticipate both teams will score in this match. My prediction: Both teams to score – yes
