Stuttgart vs Freiburg: Prediction, Team News, and Lineups Preview

Stuttgart is set to continue their pursuit of Champions League qualification against Freiburg at MHPArena this Sunday in the Bundesliga. Their recent victory over Borussia Monchengladbach on January 25 secured them a fifth-place standing with 36 points. Meanwhile, Freiburg comes into this match after triumphing over FC Koln with a 2-1 scoreline, placing them seventh with 27 points.

Match Preview: Stuttgart vs Freiburg

In their latest clash, Stuttgart displayed solid defensive skills against Gladbach, despite luck playing a part in avoiding an early penalty. They maintained a clean sheet, allowing only three shots inside their box. However, this was just one clean sheet in their last six games, during which they conceded eight goals. Moreover, Stuttgart finds themselves tied on points with fourth-placed RB Leipzig, and just three points shy of Hoffenheim in third place.

• Bundesliga Position: Stuttgart – 5th, Freiburg – 7th
• Stuttgart’s Last Match: 3-0 win over Borussia Monchengladbach
• Freiburg’s Last Match: 2-1 win over FC Koln

Stuttgart’s Recent Form

Stuttgart has been impressive, remaining unbeaten in their last six Bundesliga games, with four victories and 15 goals scored. Their recent success against Young Boys in the Europa League marked their fifth consecutive unbeaten match at MHPArena, including three victories at home.

Freiburg’s Resilience

Freiburg’s ability to bounce back from an early setback against Koln deserves recognition. They found the net just a minute after falling behind and managed to secure the win just before half-time. Despite a recent 1-0 loss against Lille in the Europa League, they have claimed five victories in their last nine matches. Nonetheless, Freiburg has struggled to maintain consistent scoring, failing to find the net twice in five games.

• Home success in the reverse fixture: Freiburg won 3-1 against Stuttgart in September 2025.
• Recent Away Performance: Freiburg has lost four of their last seven away games.

Team News

In terms of player absences, Stuttgart’s forward Tiago Tomas remains sidelined due to a muscle injury. However, Deniz Undav and Jamie Leweling are available to play. Central defender Dan-Axel Zagadou is also out with a thigh issue, but regular defenders Julian Chabot and Finn Jeltsch are fit to feature.

For Freiburg, key absentees include attacking midfielder Daniel-Kofi Kyereh and center-back Philipp Lienhart. The likely defensive pairing will be Matthias Ginter and Max Rosenfelder, with Yuito Suzuki potentially playing a creative role in midfield.

Predicted Lineups

Match Prediction

Considering their strong home form, Stuttgart is expected to have the advantage in this matchup. Although Freiburg triumphed in the earlier encounter, their away performance has been inconsistent. Our prediction leans towards a 2-1 victory for Stuttgart.