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SC Freiburg vs. VfB Stuttgart
After the DFB Cup is before another matchday in the Beletage of German football. On Saturday at 15:30 there is, among other things, the match between the Sport-Club from Freiburg and the Swabians from Stuttgart to marvel at. According to the bookmakers, Freiburg are the slight favourites in this match and Stuttgart will have to make a huge effort if they want to take home the three points. What we think about the upcoming match, you can read in our Freiburg – Stuttgart betting tip.
Freiburg have made an impressive comeback. Coach Christian Streich’s team had only picked up one point from the first two games of the new year. After a 2-2 draw against Bielefeld at the start of the second half, Freiburg were beaten 1-5 in Dortmund last Friday. They then won 4:1 against Hoffenheim in the cup, and Stuttgart are still fighting against relegation. On the last matchday against Leipzig, the Swabians remained without a win for the fourth time in a row. They suffered a 2-0 home defeat against RB.
Freiburg – Stuttgart Info
– Date & Time: 22.01.2022, at 15:30 hrs.
– Venue: Freiburg, Europa-Park Stadion
– Competition: Bundesliga, Matchday 20
– TV broadcast: Sky
Freiburg Form & Balance Check
The one thing that sets SC Freiburg apart this season is that coach Christian Streich’s men simply won’t let it get them down. After the more than sobering 2:2 draw against Arminia from Bielefeld, they played the Black and Yellows from Dortmund on the last matchday. The Freiburg team had a very bad day against BVB and the SC went down 1:5. Many fans feared that a negative run would now begin. The next game was in the cup against TSG Hoffenheim. The Freiburg side advanced to the quarter-finals with a brilliant 4:1 win.
Can the performance against VfB be confirmed?
Freiburg knew no mercy during the week when they knocked TSG out of the cup with four goals. Now, of course, the fans are hoping for a confirmation of that performance. Due to the two games in a row without a win, Freiburg have slipped from third to sixth place in the table. Above all, the five goals conceded against Dortmund were not to be expected. One of the best defences in the league can now again rely on two cornerstones of success. Goalkeeper Flekken and centre-back Schlotterbeck are available again after their Corona infections.
Freiburg facts & analysis
– Only one point from two games in 2022 in the Bundesliga.
– Lost only 1:5 against Dortmund last time out
– One of the best defenses in the league (23 goals conceded)
Stuttgart form & balance check
Oh dear VfB. Stuttgart truly don’t have it easy this season. For one thing, the Swabians are struggling with injury worries almost all the time, making it extremely difficult for coach Matarazzo to find a regular line-up. Only on the second and third matchday did the Swabians start with the same starting line-up. On the other hand, the offensive side of the ball has been particularly lacking this year. Players like Silas or Kalajzdic, who caused such a stir last season, are clearly lagging behind their own expectations. For example, VfB have not managed to score a goal at all in their last four games. As a result, they are not winning any games either and their direct rivals continue to score diligently.
Drop to 17th place
VfB Stuttgart will probably have to fight to stay in the league this year until the end. The Swabians have slipped to a direct relegation place due to the successful games of the competition and currently we have no starting points how the VfB could get out of the crisis. In the last match against Leipzig, VfB once again failed to win anything. Above all, the high injury rate raises questions. It is not known how long coach Matarazzo will be allowed to continue losing. No matter what, but the Swabians must slowly but surely get three points again.
Stuttgart facts & analysis
– None of the last four games won
– Goalless for four games
– Very susceptible to injuries
Predicted line-up – last update on 20 January 2022
For Freiburg there is the return of Flekken and Schlotterbeck. The two players were the mainstays in the defence in the Hinrunde and now they are back on board. Demirovic is expected to provide the necessary punch in attack. VfB will play a 3-2-3-2 in the Baden-Württemberg duel. Führich could play as a hanging point behind Kalajdzic.
Freiburg – Stuttgart direct comparison & statistics
Both teams have faced each other 46 times in their history so far and the direct comparison goes to the Swabians in this case. VfB have been able to win 26 games. Freiburg won 14 games and six times both shared the points.
VfB Stuttgart have not won in 4 matches.
– Both teams have lost their last match
– Vincenzo Grifo has the most assists on goal for SC Freiburg with 6 assists. Borna Sosa (3) leads the way for VfB Stuttgart.
– A year ago, VfB Stuttgart were in 10th position in the table with 25 points. Currently they are in 17th position (18)
