SC Freiburg vs VfB Stuttgart – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson rates SC Freiburg at 65% — 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 1.60 PPG across 10 Bundesliga outings this season: 5W 1D 4L. Last five: L D L W W. Offensively they are averaging 1.80 goals per game, with 1.60 conceded. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. SC Freiburg have played only a handful of Bundesliga games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
SC Freiburg's home record at Europa-Park Stadion: 6W 2D 2L from 10 Bundesliga appearances (2.00 PPG). They are averaging 2.10 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 3D 3L across 10 Bundesliga outings this term — 1.50 points per game. Last five: D D W D L. Their attacking form is sharp — 2.20 goals per game is a high-output rate that commands respect in the goals markets. Conceding 2.00 per game is a high rate — their defensive vulnerabilities have been exposed regularly this season. 2 clean sheets 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. VfB Stuttgart have played only a handful of Bundesliga games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
On the road, VfB Stuttgart have gone 3W 4D 3L from 10 away fixtures this term (1.30 PPG). They are averaging 2.60 goals per away game — strong road scoring that makes them a threat even without home support. Both teams have scored in 90% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture.
Both sides are running at similar form levels — 1.60 PPG for SC Freiburg against 1.50 for VfB Stuttgart. There is no clear form edge to exploit here; other signals need to take the lead.
The BTTS picture is exceptionally clear (using home/away splits) — SC Freiburg register both teams scoring in 80% of relevant games, VfB Stuttgart in 90%. 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 (35 games, 18 at home): they score before half-time in 78% 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 83% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 72% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 40%.
VfB Stuttgart — key trading statistics (35 games, 18 at away): they score before half-time in 100% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 86% of the time; BTTS occurs in 83% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 100% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 54%.
From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — SC Freiburg 63% and VfB Stuttgart 63% — 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 66% | VfB Stuttgart 74%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects SC Freiburg 2.87 xG and VfB Stuttgart 1.50 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 1.209 / defence 0.962 | VfB Stuttgart attack 1.161 / defence 1.226. League average goals — home 1.940 / away 1.339. VfB Stuttgart bring a strong defensive rating of 1.226 — this is suppressing SC Freiburg's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. Data: 35 SC Freiburg games / 35 VfB Stuttgart games used (Blended). A blend of current and prior-season data is applied to stabilise estimates early in the campaign.
Result probabilities: SC Freiburg 65% | Draw 17% | VfB Stuttgart 17%. Fair-value odds: SC Freiburg 1.54 | Draw 5.88 | VfB Stuttgart 5.88. The model has a clear lean to SC Freiburg (65%) — a 48pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 81% | BTTS probability 74% | Total xG 4.37. Over 2.5 is the model's clear signal at 81% — a total xG of 4.37 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 74% reflects that both xG figures (2.87 / 1.50) 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 65% — clear model lean.
Poisson projects 4.37 total expected goals, pointing to Over 2.5 at 81% 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 74% on Yes. Form rates corroborate: SC Freiburg 80% | VfB Stuttgart 90% BTTS from recent games.
The Poisson model is drawing on Blended data (35 games minimum) — early-season projections carry additional uncertainty. Weight the live form and odds signals accordingly.
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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 65% | Draw 17% | VfB Stuttgart 17% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 81% | BTTS 74% | xG SC Freiburg 2.87 / VfB Stuttgart 1.50 • Poisson strength factors: SC Freiburg attack 1.209 / def 0.962 | VfB Stuttgart attack 1.161 / def 1.226 | league avg home 1.940 / away 1.339 • Poisson stance: SC Freiburg (65%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
2.87
SC Freiburg xG
Expected Goals
1.50
VfB Stuttgart xG
74%
BTTS
94%
Over 1.5
81%
Over 2.5
64%
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 65% chance of winning, VfB Stuttgart a 17% chance, and a 17% chance of a draw — making SC Freiburg the favourite.
Will both teams score in SC Freiburg vs VfB Stuttgart?
Our model estimates a 74% 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 81%.
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): 5W-1D-4L in 10 | 1.60 PPG | GF 1.80 / GA 1.60 | L5 L-D-L-W-W. VfB Stuttgart (all comps): 4W-3D-3L in 10 | 1.50 PPG | GF 2.20 / GA 2.00 | L5 D-D-W-D-L.
🧮 Model Insight
Where the Numbers Come From
The model rates SC Freiburg's attack at 1.21x the league average against VfB Stuttgart's defence at 1.23x — combine the two and it projects 2.87 expected goals for the hosts. Flip it around — VfB Stuttgart's attack (1.16x) against SC Freiburg's defence (0.96x) — and the away total comes out at 1.50.
The sample (35/35 games) mixes this season and last, since the current campaign is still relatively young.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 2-1 carries the highest individual probability at 7.8% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 3-1 (7.5%), 1-1 (6.2%). Together the top three scorelines make up 21% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
SC Freiburg Win
65%
1.53
17%
5.79
17%
5.80
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
2 – 1
7.8%
Home win
Most likely
3 – 1
7.5%
Home win
2 – 2
5.8%
Draw
Expected Goals & Win Odds
2.87
SC Freiburg xG
Total xG
4.37
1.50
VfB Stuttgart xG
1.53
65%
Home win
5.79
17%
Draw
5.80
17%
Away win
Goals Markets
93%
Over 1.5
1.08
7%
Under 1.5
14.29
81%
Over 2.5
1.23
19%
Under 2.5
5.26
63%
Over 3.5
1.59
37%
Under 3.5
2.70
44%
Over 4.5
2.27
56%
Under 4.5
1.79
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
74%
BTTS Yes
1.36
26%
BTTS No
3.80
Clean Sheet
22%
4.46
6%
17.69
Win to Nil
15%
6.81
1%
102.61
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1.3 | 1.9 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 3.6 | 5.4 | 4.1 | 2.0 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| 2 | 5.2 | 7.8 | 5.8 | 2.9 | 1.1 | 0.3 |
| 3 | 5.0 | 7.5 | 5.6 | 2.8 | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| 4 | 3.6 | 5.4 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 5 | 2.1 | 3.1 | 2.3 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 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 2-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 7.8%.
How many goals are SC Freiburg and VfB Stuttgart expected to score?
The model projects 2.87 expected goals for SC Freiburg and 1.50 for VfB Stuttgart, a combined total of 4.37.
How confident is the prediction model for SC Freiburg vs VfB Stuttgart?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 65%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
Recent Form Overview
Across their last 35 outings, SC Freiburg have picked up 1.43 PPG on a 14W 8D 13L record — L-D-L-W-W across the most recent five. It's still early in the season for SC Freiburg, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
VfB Stuttgart's form line: 18W 8D 9L from 35 games, 1.77 PPG, last five D-D-W-D-L. It's still early in the season for VfB Stuttgart, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 1.43 PPG for SC Freiburg against 1.77 for VfB Stuttgart. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
How They Fare by Venue
On home soil, SC Freiburg have posted 1.94 PPG from 18 outings (10W 5D 3L). That's noticeably better than their 1.43 PPG overall — SC Freiburg are a different proposition at home than their general record suggests.
On the road, VfB Stuttgart have gone 6W 5D 7L from 18 away games — 1.28 PPG when travelling. That's a step down from their 1.77 PPG overall record — away form has been the weaker part of VfB Stuttgart's season.
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 1.57 goals scored and 1.66 conceded per game recently; VfB Stuttgart are on 2.06 scored and 1.54 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: SC Freiburg have seen both teams score in 63% of their recent games; VfB Stuttgart in 63%.
Last 35 Results — Bundesliga
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
SC Freiburg
Early Season
VfB Stuttgart
Early Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are SC Freiburg and VfB Stuttgart in coming into this match?
SC Freiburg have gone 14W 8D 13L in their last 35 games (1.43 PPG), while VfB Stuttgart have gone 18W 8D 9L in their last 35 (1.77 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — SC Freiburg at home or VfB Stuttgart away?
SC Freiburg's home record (1.94 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — SC Freiburg at home: 1.94 PPG; VfB Stuttgart away: 1.28 PPG.
Have SC Freiburg or VfB Stuttgart been keeping clean sheets recently?
SC Freiburg have kept a clean sheet in 17% of their recent games, VfB Stuttgart in 31%.
⚔️ 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 7 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 78% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 44% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 17% of those situations.
VfB Stuttgart are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 100% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 39% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 17% of those situations.
Full-Time Markets
BTTS has landed consistently for both sides recently — 83% for SC Freiburg, 83% for VfB Stuttgart — a strong two-way scoring signal.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 72% for SC Freiburg and 100% for VfB Stuttgart. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 44% and 67% 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 83% of SC Freiburg's games and 83% 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 72% of SC Freiburg's matches and 100% of VfB Stuttgart's.
Do SC Freiburg and VfB Stuttgart tend to score early?
SC Freiburg have had a goal before half-time in 78% of their recent matches, VfB Stuttgart in 100% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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