There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Freiburg's last 9 games (Bundesliga). Stuttgart have scored at least 2 goals in 9 of their last 10 home matches against Freiburg in all competitions. Freiburg have been winning at both half time and full time in their last 3 matches against Stuttgart in all competitions. Freiburg have won their last 3 matches against Stuttgart in all competitions. Stuttgart have seen over 2.5 goals in 5 of their last 6 home matches against Freiburg in all competitions. Freiburg have conceded at least 2 goals in 5 of their last 6 matches (Bundesliga). Freiburg have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 matches against Stuttgart in all competitions. Stuttgart are undefeated in their last 5 matches (Bundesliga).
Alou Kuol is able to return from suspension. Wahidullah Faghir has a pelvic injury. Atakan Karazor has just spent six weeks on remand in Ibiza so is unlikely to be match fit for a while. Coach Christian Streich has added Germany U-20 international Merlin Röhl from 3rd division Ingolstadt. Lucas Höler is on his way back from a broken foot, while Kevin Schade is on the mend from a stomach muscle operation. Lukas Kübler has a muscle injury, while Kimberly Ezekwem also has a muscle problem.
Freiburg will be looking to bounce back after losing to Dortmund last Friday, when a bad mistake from keeper Mark Flekken changed the course of the game. Stuttgart have not beaten won against the visitors in six games, with Freiburg winning the last four. These two may cancel each other out on the day with goals at both ends. 1:1