Stuttgart vs Freiburg Preview & Prediction | 2023-24 German Bundesliga
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THE FACTS
When is Stuttgart vs Freiburg on and what time does it start? Stuttgart vs Freiburg will take place on Saturday 2nd September, 2023 – 14:30 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Stuttgart vs Freiburg? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What channel is Stuttgart vs Freiburg on in the UK? Sky Sports have the rights to German Bundesliga matches in the UK so it is worth checking their schedule for Stuttgart vs Freiburg
Where can I stream Stuttgart vs Freiburg in the UK? If televised on Sky Sports, Stuttgart vs Freiburg can be streamed live on the Sky Go app
THE LOWDOWN
STUTTGART
It’s been the case of from one extreme to another for Stuttgart so far in the 2023-24 Bundesliga. After thrashing Bochum by five goals to nil in their first fixture, Sebastian Hoeness’ side were themselves on the end of a thumping most recently away at RB Leipzig, this despite leading 0-1 at half time.
Stuttgart fell apart in the second half, unable to handle the offensive class of Leizpig and conceding five goals in one half will be a cause of concern for Hoeness. Back on home territory though, you’d expect them to respond strongly in front of their own fans.
FREIBURG
Freiburg travel to Stuttgart in very good shape, having won each of their first two games and the momentum of having struck such a late winner at home to Werder Bremen this past weekend will have done wonders for Christian Streich’s men and their confidence moving forwards.
It looked as if Freiburg were going to have to settle for a point against Werder despite carving out numerous opportunities to score. However, with time almost up a final ball into the box was volleyed home brilliantly by Maximilian Philipp, marking a fairy-tale first appearance back at his old club on loan from Wolfsburg.
THE TEAM NEWS
STUTTGART
Stuttgart will be without four players for the visit of Freiburg after tonsilitis ruled out Laurin Ulrich. Nikolas Nartey and Deniz Undav both miss out as a result of knee injuries and defender Josha Vagnoman with a foot problem.
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Nubel; Stenzel, Anton, Zagadou, Ito; Stiller, Karazor; Silas, Jeong, Fuhrich; Guirassy
UNAVAILABLE: Nartey (Injured), Ulrich (Illness), Undav (Injured), Vagnoman (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
FREIBURG
Captain Christian Gunter has not featured for Freiburg since the opening weekend when he was taken off against Hoffenheim with an arm injury and isn’t expected to recover in time to play any part in Stuttgart. Also remaining on the sidelines for this one is Junior Adamu and Daniel-Kofi Kyereh.
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Atubolu; Sildillia, Ginter, Lienhart, Kubler; Hofler, Eggestein; Doan, Sallai, Grifo; Holer
UNAVAILABLE: Adamu (Injured), Gunter (Injured), Kyereh (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
THE PREDICTION
Since Sebastian Hoeness was brought in last season, Stuttgart’s home form has been superb and Freiburg’s 100% record this season is under serious threat here. Despite the quality within the visiting side, that won’t stop Stuttgart from trying to dictate proceedings on their own patch despite shipping five goals last time out. Matches involving the hosts this season have been full of entertainment and the same is expected between these two teams. With that in mind, consider backing both teams to score, irrespective of who comes out on top.
TIP: BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE
