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Stuttgart’s defence of the DFB-Pokal continues this Thursday night as they prepare to welcome Freiburg to the MHP Arena for a huge semi-final clash.
The Swabians are just two wins away from securing back-to-back cup triumphs, though their lack of consistency is a huge worry ahead of Thursday’s crunch tie.
Freiburg, meanwhile, have never won a major trophy in their history, yet the club find themselves on the periphery of a historic double as we approach the business end of the campaign.
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Stuttgart vs Freiburg key stats
- This will be Stuttgart’s first home DFB-Pokal game since last season’s semi-final.
- Freiburg have won four successive games across all competitions.
- Just one of Stuttgart’s previous six home matches has seen both teams score.
- Freiburg have lost their previous three trips to Stuttgart by a huge 10-0 aggregate score.
Stuttgart vs Freiburg: History book set for new chapter
| Stuttgart | vs | Freiburg |
|---|---|---|
| 4th | Position (Bundesliga) | 7th |
| 56 | Points | 43 |
| 62 | Goals For | 44 |
| 42 | Goals Against | 48 |
| 11 | Clean Sheets | 6 |
| 3rd | Home Rank | 6th |
| 6th | Away Rank | 9th |
Stuttgart are just a handful of results away from capping off yet another hugely successful season under head coach Sebastian Hoeness.
Maintaining their fourth spot in the Bundesliga and qualifying for the Champions League would alone represent a major achievement, though that is not the only ambition on their radar.
Stuttgart are chasing their second piece of silverware in as many years as they look to retain the DFB-Pokal crown they claimed last term.
Since the turn of the century, only three clubs have managed to win the competition in back-to-back seasons, and the Swabians are looking to join that elite club.
One major obstacle is their inconsistent form, which has seen Stuttgart alternate between wins and defeats over their last eight outings.
Last weekend, for instance, Hoeness and his men returned to losing ways as they were beaten 4-2 by a Bayern Munich side that sealed their 35th Bundesliga crown.
While Stuttgart are struggling to string together positive results, Freiburg appear to have hit their peak at just the right time.
The Breisgau Brazilians are on a four-match winning run across all competitions - a run which includes their Europa League quarter-final demolition of Celta Vigo.
Head coach Julian Schuster now finds himself in an unprecedented situation, given the club are now in two major semi-finals.
Throughout their 121-year history, Freiburg have never won a single major trophy, yet they could end the current campaign with a sensational double.
Before Schuster’s men begin to plan their open-top bus parade, the club will first have to overcome a dreadful record away in Stuttgart.
Freiburg have lost their last three visits to the MHP Arena by an aggregate score of 10-0. In fact, they have only managed three wins from their last 14 trips to Stuttgart.
On the other hand, Freiburg are carrying serious momentum after claiming six wins from their last seven games - a run which continued last weekend with a 2-1 victory over Heidenheim.
Stuttgart vs Freiburg form guide & betting tips
| Stuttgart | vs | Freiburg |
|---|---|---|
| W-W-W-W | Form | W-W-W-W |
| 11 | Goals For | 8 |
| 4 | Goals Against | 2 |
| L-W-L-W-L | Form (All Competitions) | L-W-W-W-W |
Whispers predicts: Stuttgart 1-2 Freiburg
Stuttgart’s lack of consistency is a real sticking point for bettors looking to back the Swabians in this game.
Instead, we are turning our attention to Freiburg, who are available at juicy 4/1 odds despite enjoying an incredible run of victories.
Given the high-stakes nature of this fixture, both teams to score is the smart play here at around the 7/10 mark.
However, if you are looking for serious value, backing a 2-1 win for Freiburg in the correct score market is available at 16/1.
> Match Result - Freiburg at 4/1 | Likelihood: Probable
> Both teams to score at 7/10 | Likelihood: Probable
> Correct Score: Stuttgart 1-2 Freiburg at 16/1 | Likelihood: Outsider