On Thursday, April 23, a highly anticipated German Cup semi-final will see VfB Stuttgart face SC Freiburg at 20:45 CET. Both teams are eager to secure a spot in the final and contend for domestic glory.
Stuttgart vs Freiburg: Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- Stuttgart have lost twice and won twice in their last four matches.
- Freiburg have won their previous four matches.
- Freiburg have won their last three away matches.
- Freiburg have scored at least one goal in seven consecutive matches.
- Stuttgart have won 33% of their matches this season without conceding, while Freiburg have done so in 22%.
- In 46% of their matches this season, Stuttgart have scored in both halves.
- Stuttgart defeated Freiburg 1-0 in their last head-to-head meeting.
Stuttgart vs Freiburg: Match Preview
Reigning German Cup holders Stuttgart aim to defend their title, having progressed to the semi-finals by defeating Holstein Kiel (3-0), Bochum (2-0), Mainz (2-0), and Braunschweig (5-4). Currently sitting fourth in the Bundesliga with 56 points after 30 matches, Stuttgart is in a strong position to qualify for the UEFA Champions League, but they need to maintain consistency in their remaining fixtures.
Freiburg, meanwhile, occupies seventh place in the Bundesliga with 43 points from 30 matches, just one point clear of their closest rival. They are also eyeing a spot in European competition, having advanced to the semi-finals of the UEFA Europa League. In the German Cup, Freiburg reached this stage by overcoming Lotte (2-0), Düsseldorf (3-1), Darmstadt (2-0), and Hertha (2-1).
Probable Lineups
- Stuttgart: Nubel; Vagnoman, Hendriks, Chabot, Mittelstadt; Karazor, Stiller; Leweling, El Khannouss, Fuhrich; Undav
- Freiburg: Muller; Treu, Ginter, Ogbus, Makengo; Eggestein, Manzambi; Beste, Suzuki, Scherhant; Matanovic