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VfB Stuttgart vs. SC Freiburg
As almost always, a new weekend brings with it a new matchday in the Bundesliga. On Saturday, the 3rd matchday kicks off at 15:30 and fans have already seen in the first two rounds that this season can be something very special. This Saturday, there are again exciting games on the schedule, including the duel between VfB Stuttgart and Sport-Club from Freiburg. Both teams have made a solid start to the new season and are looking to go one better. Find out what we think about this match in our Stuttgart – Freiburg tip.
If we take a look at the Bundesliga table before the third matchday of the 2022/23 season, we see the Swabians in twelfth place. The fifteenth-placed team in the table started the last season with two draws. Their upcoming opponents from Breisgau are on three points. After the opening win against Augsburg, they suffered their first defeat against BVB on the last matchday.
Stuttgart – Freiburg Info
– Date & Time: 20.08.2022, 15:30 hrs.
– Venue: Stuttgart, Mercedes-Benz Arena
– Competition: Bundesliga, Matchday 3
– TV broadcast: Sky
Stuttgart Form & Balance Check
Stuttgart’s big goal for the season is likely to be to stay in the league again this season. After the Swabians only narrowly escaped relegation last season, the start to the new season has at least not gone completely to shit. After the opening draw against the Red Bulls from Leipzig, there was also a draw against the promoted team from Bremen on the last matchday. Stuttgart were the better team against the Green-Whites. VfB only conceded the equaliser in the fifth minute of stoppage time.
Will the first win be achieved?
Coach Materazzo’s men have improved from game to game so far and if the upswing continues, they could get their first win of the season against SC Freiburg. Stuttgart will again have to stand securely at the back and defend the strong offence of the Sport-Clubs well. Kalajdzic is expected to do the job up front. The striker has so far attracted less attention with his goals, but rather prepared all three of VfB’s goals. Now, however, Borna Sosa, his best provider of assists, is returning, which is why Kalajdzic is likely to be successful again soon.
Stuttgart facts & analysis
– Last played 2:2 against Bremen
– Still unbeaten
– Haven’t played to nil in 22 BL home games
Freiburg form & balance check
If we take a closer look at the last few years in the Bundesliga, SC Freiburg is without any question one of the big positive surprises. The club around the charismatic coach Christian Streich has developed into one of the top teams in the Bundesliga, especially off the pitch. It is not for nothing that Freiburg are playing in the Europa League this season. If we take a closer look at the start of the season, it was quite solid. After the 4:0 win against FC Augsburg at the beginning of the season, the team from Freiburg lost 1:3 against BVB on the last matchday.
Streich makes players better
Christian Streich was quite rightly voted coach of the year, because he knows how to cast a spell over the players like no other. It is not without reason that many young players decide to move to Freiburg. With regard to the upcoming match, SC should once again rely on its good offensive. Gregoritsch has settled in very well at his new club and the Austrian is increasingly becoming a link in the attack. So far, the striker has always scored a goal in the first two games.
Freiburg facts & analysis
– Last lost 1:3 against Dortmund
– Last away match won 4:0 in Augsburg
– None of the last 6 duels with VfB lost
Predicted line-up – last update on 18 August 2022
The hosts from Swabia probably want to rely on a 3-1-4-2 again. Silas and the tall Kalajdzic, who has set up all three VfB goals so far, will have to provide the goals for the Swabians. The three-man backline around Mavropanos, Ito and Anton will also have their work cut out for them. Should the injured Mavropanos not be fit, Pascal Stenzel will be available as a replacement. Borna Sosa is expected to make his comeback on the left wing. Tiago Tomas will probably have to make way for him.
The upcoming opponents from Freiburg rely on a 4-3-3 and could start the game unchanged compared to the defeat against Dortmund. Gregoritsch wants to score again in the third game, Grifo provides danger with his corners and Doan wants to be dangerous again with his dribbles.
😀😀😀 Great atmosphere at Tuesday’s public session!VfB Training pic.twitter.com/G0NMY2egiE
– VfB Stuttgart (@VfB) August 16, 2022
Stuttgart – Freiburg direct comparison & Statistics
Both teams have faced each other in 47 matches so far and the direct comparison goes to VfB with 26 wins. Sport-Club won 15 times and there are also six draws. Freiburg, however, have won their last three duels against the Swabians.
– Both teams have not won their last match in the Bundesliga.
– VfB Stuttgart have not lost any of their last 9 matches
– SC Freiburg has scored in each of their last 6 matches
– Last season SC Freiburg won both matches against VfB Stuttgart (2-0 at home and 3-2 away)
