SC Freiburg vs VfB Stuttgart – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson rates SC Freiburg at 50% — the H2H record provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this SC Freiburg vs VfB Stuttgart encounter.
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Full Analysis
Europa-Park Stadion plays host to SC Freiburg versus VfB Stuttgart in Bundesliga, Regular Season - 14. Kick-off: Saturday 19 December 2026 at 14:30 UTC.
Form & Momentum
SC Freiburg have collected 1.90 PPG across 10 Bundesliga outings this season: 6W 1D 3L. Last five: D W L L W. They are averaging 2.40 goals per game — a high-scoring output that makes them a genuine attacking threat in any fixture. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 80% of their matches — an extremely high rate that makes BTTS Yes a well-supported standalone angle from their form alone. This season is still relatively young for SC Freiburg, so this record blends games from this season and last.
SC Freiburg's home record at Europa-Park Stadion: 5W 2D 3L from 10 Bundesliga appearances (1.70 PPG). They are averaging 2.40 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. Both teams have scored in 80% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture.
VfB Stuttgart (all games): 4W 1D 5L across 10 Bundesliga outings this term — 1.30 points per game. Last five: L W L L W. They are scoring at 1.90 per game and conceding 1.80. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. This season is still relatively young for VfB Stuttgart, so this record blends games from this season and last.
On the road, VfB Stuttgart have gone 3W 3D 4L from 10 away fixtures this term (1.20 PPG). They are averaging 2.20 goals per away game — strong road scoring that makes them a threat even without home support. Both teams have scored in 80% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture.
The form ledger tips toward SC Freiburg. A 0.60 PPG lead over VfB Stuttgart (1.90 vs 1.30) is a consistent enough margin to carry weight. If the win odds appear compressed, Draw No Bet offers draw insurance at a lower cost than a full switch to Double Chance.
The BTTS picture is exceptionally clear (using home/away splits) — SC Freiburg register both teams scoring in 80% of relevant games, VfB Stuttgart in 80%. Both sides above 70% makes BTTS Yes one of the strongest standalone angles in this fixture.
Head-to-Head
Form and model data should carry more weight here — the historical record is too balanced to provide a directional steer. From 10 meetings: SC Freiburg 6W, VfB Stuttgart 4W, 0D.
These two sides have produced goals at a consistent rate historically, averaging 3.3 per game across 10 meetings. That scoring profile provides genuine support for the Over 2.5 angle. The most recent clash, on 1 Feb 2026, ended 0–1 with VfB Stuttgart winning.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H-derived signal is in the goals market. At 3.3 goals per game historically, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle to extract from the head-to-head data.
Trading & In-Play
SC Freiburg — key trading statistics (42 games, 21 at home): they score before half-time in 81% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 83% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 58% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 81% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 76% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 40%.
VfB Stuttgart — key trading statistics (42 games, 21 at away): they score before half-time in 95% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 89% of the time; BTTS occurs in 76% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 90% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 52%.
From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — SC Freiburg 64% and VfB Stuttgart 62% — which reinforces the BTTS Yes angle from in-play data. Over 2.5 goals is well-supported by both sides' in-play profiles (SC Freiburg 69% | VfB Stuttgart 71%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects SC Freiburg 2.20 xG and VfB Stuttgart 1.64 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: SC Freiburg attack 1.223 / defence 1.001 | VfB Stuttgart attack 1.192 / defence 0.947. League average goals — home 1.898 / away 1.375. Data: 42 SC Freiburg games / 42 VfB Stuttgart games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: SC Freiburg 50% | Draw 21% | VfB Stuttgart 29%. Fair-value odds: SC Freiburg 2.00 | Draw 4.76 | VfB Stuttgart 3.45. SC Freiburg hold a narrow Poisson edge at 50% — the draw (21%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 74% | BTTS probability 72% | Total xG 3.84. Over 2.5 is the model's clear signal at 74% — a total xG of 3.84 means the expected score alone exceeds the 2.5 threshold, making the Over not just likely but structurally supported by both sides' attack/defence profiles. BTTS Yes at 72% reflects that both xG figures (2.20 / 1.64) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.
Picks & Verdict
On the Poisson output, SC Freiburg are the pick at 50% — moderate model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. The opposing side holds a 29% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
Poisson projects 3.84 total expected goals, pointing to Over 2.5 at 74% probability — strong conviction, supported by form averaging 4.2 goals per game and H2H averaging 3.3 goals per meeting.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 72% on Yes. Form rates corroborate: SC Freiburg 80% | VfB Stuttgart 80% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: SC Freiburg vs VfB Stuttgart | Competition: Bundesliga, Regular Season - 14 | Venue: Europa-Park Stadion • Kick-off: Saturday 19 Dec 2026, 14:30 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: SC Freiburg 50% | Draw 21% | VfB Stuttgart 29% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 74% | BTTS 72% | xG SC Freiburg 2.20 / VfB Stuttgart 1.64 • Poisson strength factors: SC Freiburg attack 1.223 / def 1.001 | VfB Stuttgart attack 1.192 / def 0.947 | league avg home 1.898 / away 1.375 • Poisson stance: SC Freiburg (50%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
2.20
SC Freiburg xG
Expected Goals
1.64
VfB Stuttgart xG
72%
BTTS
90%
Over 1.5
74%
Over 2.5
53%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does SC Freiburg vs VfB Stuttgart kick off?
SC Freiburg vs VfB Stuttgart is scheduled to kick off at 14:30 on Saturday 19 December 2026 at Europa-Park Stadion.
Where is SC Freiburg vs VfB Stuttgart being played?
The match is being played at Europa-Park Stadion.
What competition is SC Freiburg vs VfB Stuttgart part of?
SC Freiburg vs VfB Stuttgart is a Regular Season - 14 fixture in the Bundesliga (Germany).
Who is favourite to win SC Freiburg vs VfB Stuttgart?
Our statistical model gives SC Freiburg a 50% chance of winning, VfB Stuttgart a 29% chance, and a 21% chance of a draw — making SC Freiburg the favourite.
Will both teams score in SC Freiburg vs VfB Stuttgart?
Our model estimates a 72% probability that both SC Freiburg and VfB Stuttgart will score (BTTS).
Will SC Freiburg vs VfB Stuttgart have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 74%.
What is the head-to-head record between SC Freiburg and VfB Stuttgart?
Record (10 meetings): SC Freiburg 6W | Draws 0 | VfB Stuttgart 4W.
What form are SC Freiburg and VfB Stuttgart in?
SC Freiburg (all comps): 6W-1D-3L in 10 | 1.90 PPG | GF 2.40 / GA 1.40 | L5 D-W-L-L-W. VfB Stuttgart (all comps): 4W-1D-5L in 10 | 1.30 PPG | GF 1.90 / GA 1.80 | L5 L-W-L-L-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Where the Numbers Come From
The model rates SC Freiburg's attack at 1.22x the league average against VfB Stuttgart's defence at 0.95x — combine the two and it projects 2.20 expected goals for the hosts. Flip it around — VfB Stuttgart's attack (1.19x) against SC Freiburg's defence (1.00x) — and the away total comes out at 1.64.
These ratings are built from 42/42 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 8.8% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 2-1 (8.5%), 2-2 (7.0%). Together the top three scorelines make up 24% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
SC Freiburg Win
50%
1.99
21%
4.73
29%
3.50
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
2 – 1
8.5%
Home win
Most likely
1 – 1
7.8%
Draw
2 – 2
7.0%
Draw
Expected Goals & Win Odds
2.20
SC Freiburg xG
Total xG
3.84
1.64
VfB Stuttgart xG
1.99
50%
Home win
4.73
21%
Draw
3.50
29%
Away win
Goals Markets
90%
Over 1.5
1.11
10%
Under 1.5
10.00
74%
Over 2.5
1.35
26%
Under 2.5
3.85
53%
Over 3.5
1.89
47%
Under 3.5
2.13
34%
Over 4.5
2.94
66%
Under 4.5
1.52
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
72%
BTTS Yes
1.39
28%
BTTS No
3.57
Clean Sheet
19%
5.16
11%
9.01
Win to Nil
10%
10.25
3%
31.51
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2.2 | 3.5 | 2.9 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| 1 | 4.7 | 7.8 | 6.4 | 3.5 | 1.4 | 0.5 |
| 2 | 5.2 | 8.5 | 7.0 | 3.8 | 1.6 | 0.5 |
| 3 | 3.8 | 6.3 | 5.1 | 2.8 | 1.1 | 0.4 |
| 4 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 2.8 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| 5 | 0.9 | 1.5 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for SC Freiburg vs VfB Stuttgart?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 8.8%.
How many goals are SC Freiburg and VfB Stuttgart expected to score?
The model projects 2.20 expected goals for SC Freiburg and 1.64 for VfB Stuttgart, a combined total of 3.84.
How confident is the prediction model for SC Freiburg vs VfB Stuttgart?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 50%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Recent Form Overview
Across their last 42 outings, SC Freiburg have picked up 1.50 PPG on a 18W 9D 15L record — D-W-L-L-W across the most recent five. The sample for SC Freiburg is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
VfB Stuttgart's form line: 21W 8D 13L from 42 games, 1.69 PPG, last five L-W-L-L-W. The sample for VfB Stuttgart is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 1.50 PPG for SC Freiburg against 1.69 for VfB Stuttgart. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
How They Fare by Venue
On home soil, SC Freiburg have posted 1.95 PPG from 21 outings (12W 5D 4L). That's noticeably better than their 1.50 PPG overall — SC Freiburg are a different proposition at home than their general record suggests.
On the road, VfB Stuttgart have gone 8W 5D 8L from 21 away games — 1.38 PPG when travelling.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, SC Freiburg come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Attack vs Defence
SC Freiburg are averaging 1.64 goals scored and 1.60 conceded per game recently; VfB Stuttgart are on 2.02 scored and 1.52 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: SC Freiburg have seen both teams score in 64% of their recent games; VfB Stuttgart in 62%.
Last 42 Results — Bundesliga
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
SC Freiburg
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VfB Stuttgart
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are SC Freiburg and VfB Stuttgart in coming into this match?
SC Freiburg have gone 18W 9D 15L in their last 42 games (1.50 PPG), while VfB Stuttgart have gone 21W 8D 13L in their last 42 (1.69 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — SC Freiburg at home or VfB Stuttgart away?
SC Freiburg's home record (1.95 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — SC Freiburg at home: 1.95 PPG; VfB Stuttgart away: 1.38 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
The Rivalry So Far
These sides have met 10 times that we have on record, stretching back to August 2021 — a rivalry that has played out across roughly 4 years. Every recorded meeting has come in Bundesliga. They last met on 1 February 2026, roughly 9 months ago.
Notable Numbers
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: VfB Stuttgart won 5-0 on 2 Sep 2023, the biggest margin either side has managed in the series.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, SC Freiburg have gone 4W 0D 1L from 5 meetings on their own ground against VfB Stuttgart — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 10 Meetings
6
SC Freiburg
0
Draws
4
VfB Stuttgart
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between SC Freiburg and VfB Stuttgart?
From 10 meetings on record, SC Freiburg have won 6, VfB Stuttgart have won 4, and 0 have been drawn.
When did SC Freiburg and VfB Stuttgart last play each other?
They last met on 1 February 2026, when VfB Stuttgart 1-0 SC Freiburg.
Who has won more matches between SC Freiburg and VfB Stuttgart?
SC Freiburg have the better head-to-head record, with 6 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Early Goal Trends
SC Freiburg are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 81% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 43% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 14% of those situations.
VfB Stuttgart are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 95% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 43% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 14% of those situations.
Full-Time Markets
BTTS has landed consistently for both sides recently — 81% for SC Freiburg, 76% for VfB Stuttgart — a strong two-way scoring signal.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 76% for SC Freiburg and 90% for VfB Stuttgart. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 48% and 62% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = SC Freiburg home games / VfB Stuttgart away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when SC Freiburg play VfB Stuttgart?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 81% of SC Freiburg's games and 76% of VfB Stuttgart's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is SC Freiburg vs VfB Stuttgart usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 76% of SC Freiburg's matches and 90% of VfB Stuttgart's.
Do SC Freiburg and VfB Stuttgart tend to score early?
SC Freiburg have had a goal before half-time in 81% of their recent matches, VfB Stuttgart in 95% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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