Both VfB Stuttgart and SC Freiburg started the new year weakly. Similar to the beginning of the season, the Swabians and the Breisgauer conceded two defeats right at the start and are therefore under pressure next Sunday in the last match of the 19th matchday. While the team of Christian Streich but has 21 points on the account, the situation at VfB is still much tense. With only 14 points, the Weinzierl-Elf still ranks on the relegation place and has really only the 1. FC Nuremberg and Hannover 96 to thank that one has not slipped on a direct relegation place.

Bundesliga VfB Stuttgart vs. Freiburg

Whether just in the small South Derby against the sports club of the proverbial buck can be reversed at the Stuttgart, may be doubted after the recent appearances, although the men of the Dreisam are a kind of favorite opponent for the Swabians. For eight Bundesliga games, the white-red have not lost against the Breisgauer (six wins, two draws), so this balance must certainly be taken into account before a final forecast is made between VfB Stuttgart and Freiburg. Due to the importance of this game, it can be assumed that both teams will do their utmost from the beginning on, not to run after an early deficit. In the match VfB Stuttgart against Freiburg the odds for a tip on more goals in the second round are therefore an interesting option.

VfB Stuttgart – Statistics & Current Form

Seldom is it experienced in this day and age that a professional has so much backbone to say that he voluntarily sits on the bench to help the team with it. This is exactly what Mario Gomez did last weekend. The former international suggested his coach prefer to set up two quick points in the away game in Munich, as he could no longer compete with the fast center-backs of the record champions anyway. In fact, Markus Weinzierl confided on Donis and Gonzalez in the front line, but was ultimately not rewarded. Although the Swabians presented themselves in comparison to the 2: 3 defeat to Mainz at the beginning of the year improved in all respects, but more than the interim equalizer by a worth seeing goal from Donis was not in it. Finally, it was called 1: 4 from VfB’s point of view, whose decline is continuing uninterrupted. With only four wins, two draws and already 13 defeats, the South Germans have a meager 14 points left. This almost embarrassing yield corresponds to the worst interim result after 19 matchdays in the long club history.

It could be a small glimmer of hope in the fight for the league, that the team of coach Markus Weinzierl on Sunday at home against the favorite opponent from Freiburg ran. As already mentioned, the VfB has been unbeaten for eight Bundesliga games against the Sport Club. In addition, the previous year seventh collected ten of the previous 14 counters in front of a home crowd. Although the record with three successes, a draw and five bankruptcy at home negative and the 18 conceded goals an indication that the necessary defensive stability has not yet been found, yet loyal supporters could support their protégés in this important South Derby crucial , The Stuttgart were particularly vulnerable in the second half of the season, in which keeper Ron-Robert Zieler already had 25 times behind him (17 goals in the first 45 minutes).
In five of the last six encounters with Swabian participation fell more goals after the break than in front of the cabin. A better statistical basis to justify between VfB Stuttgart and Freiburg a corresponding tip, there is virtually no. To finally return the attention to “team player” Mario Gomez, it should be said that the former Bayern professional particularly likes to run up against Freiburg. Nine of his twelve private duels against the Breisgauer has won Gomez. He scored twelve goals. It is quite possible that Weinzierl ordered his best scorer back to the starting eleven. Baumgartl, Maffeo, Aogo, Kliment and Meyer are injured due to injury.

Expected formation of VfB Stuttgart:
Zieler – Pavard, Kabak, Kempf, Insua – Gentner, Ascacibar – Esswein, Zuber – Donis – M. Gomez

Last matches of VfB Stuttgart:

• 27.01.2019 – Bayern vs. VfB Stuttgart 4: 1 (Bundesliga)
  19.01.2019 – VfB Stuttgart vs.  Mainz 2: 3 (Bundesliga)
  11.01.2019 – Cercle Bruges vs. VfB Stuttgart 2: 2 (Friendly Match)
  06.01.2019 – VfB Stuttgart vs.  Utrecht 2: 3 (friendly)
  22.12.2018 – VfB Stuttgart vs.  Schalke 1: 3 (Bundesliga)

Freiburg – Statistics & Current Form

The SC Freiburg is lucky that the team led by top scorer Nils Petersen on the first 17 matchdays this season very solid 21 points. If one evaluates the two appearances for the second half of the season, presumably the conclusion would be drawn that the protégés of Christian Streich again face a hard relegation battle. The Sport Club, on the other hand, benefits from a rather comfortable cushion and does not need to panic at currently seven points ahead of VfB Stuttgart. However, that could change abruptly, should the Breisgauer draw on Sunday evening in the Mercedes-Benz Arena the short straw. As a result, cult coach Streich would not be dissatisfied if his team returned with a point from Swabia.

Among others, a rather tentative start is to be expected, as the Freiburg this time probably want to prevent a goal in the first half. Goalkeeper Alexander Schwolow had to fish at least one ball from his own net in the first 45 minutes of the match, against Eintracht Frankfurt they were even three.
Because the defensive in the new calendar year with seven goals in 180 minutes still did not work at all, the football teacher will start here primarily, which in turn should lead to the fact that between VfB Stuttgart and Freiburg, the odds to pay more hits in the second round do. By the way, the Streich-Elf also conceded more goals after the break (18) than before the half-time whistle (14). The balance in the foreign is expandable with two wins, two draws and five defeats, although the Freiburg among other things at the 1: 1 in Munich, the 3: 1 victory in Wolfsburg or at 1: 1 in Berlin, what they in the You can do it when most of the collective has a good day. Okoroji, Höfler, Kath, Borello, Kleindienst and Sallai must fit for injury reasons.

Expected formation of Freiburg:
Schwolow – Gulde, R. Koch, Heintz – Kübler, Frantz, Haberer, C. Gunter – Höler, Grifo – Niederlechner

Last matches from Freiburg:

• 26.01.2019 – Freiburg vs.  TSG Hoffenheim 2: 4 (Bundesliga)
  19.01.2019 – Frankfurt vs.  Freiburg 3: 1 (Bundesliga)
  12.01.2019 – Mainz vs.  Freiburg 2: 2 (friendly)
  12.01.2019 – Mainz vs.  Freiburg 2: 2 (friendly)

VfB Stuttgart vs. Freiburg Direct Comparison & Statistics Highlights

Head-to-head record: 39 competitive matches – 23 wins VfB Stuttgart / 5 draws / 11 wins Freiburg

As already indicated, Stuttgart likes to play against Freiburg. Eight unbeaten Bundesliga games in a row (six wins, two draws) is a trump card that the Swabians hopefully will be able to trust on the weekend. In addition, the sports club won only two of the 17 guest appearances at the Gottlieb Daimler Stadium, which is now called Mercedes-Benz Arena. For the last time, such a success was achieved in 2011 under Robin Dutt. The first leg in the current season was a real spectacle. After 90 minutes, the South clubs separated 3: 3. Four of the six goals came in the second half.

VfB Stuttgart vs Freiburg Football Betting Prediction

Although the VfB Stuttgart against Freiburg according to the odds is quite clearly favored, we expect a fiercely competitive duel at par. For both teams, a lot is at stake after the first two matches were lost in the second half each. Still have the Breisgauer seven points ahead of the Swabians, but in the case of a home victory, the Weinzierl-Elf would pull the South counterparty back into the descent strudel. Due to the importance of this encounter, we consider a prognosis between VfB Stuttgart and Freiburg, which aims at a cautious sampling in the initial phase, to be obvious.

Key facts – VfB Stuttgart vs. Freiburg tips

In five of their last six games with VfB participation, more goals came in halftime two
Both clubs conceded more goals in the second rounds than before the break
The first leg ended 3: 3 – four times flopped the ball in the second 45 minutes in the net

Both teams will not look for hell on offense, so they may invite the opponent to scoring chances. Cautious palpation or, as footballers say, a tactical midfield skirmish seems more likely. Only in the second half of the Stuttgart must inevitably reveal their cards and play for victory. In five of the last six matches with VfB participation, more goals were scored in the second half. The same should be the case on Sunday. We are therefore placing five units on VfB Stuttgart. Freiburg tip on more hits in the second 45 minutes.

Prediction Today: More goals in HT 2
Odds: 2.05