Stuttgart vs Freiburg Prediction 18.01.2025 | Bundesliga

• Competition: Germany - Bundesliga
• Date: Saturday, 18th, January 2025
• Kickoff: 14:30 UK / 15.30 CET
• Venue: MHPArena (Stuttgart)

Stuttgart are eager to strengthen their push for a top-four finish when they face Freiburg at MHPArena in Saturday's Bundesliga action.

After making an unforgettable impression last season by finishing as runners-up in the German top flight, Stuttgart knew that replicating last year’s success would be an uphill battle this season, especially following the departure of key players during the summer transfer window. At the same time, it would be unfair to claim that Die Schwaben are underperforming this season, as they are actually on track to secure another European spot through a strong league finish, currently sitting fifth with 29 points earned, just one behind RB Leipzig in fourth.

Freiburg, meanwhile, are determined to bring European football back to their Europa-Park Stadium after falling short of that goal last season with an unimpressive finish in 10th place. Following the exit of the iconic Christian Streich after a remarkable 13-year tenure, Julian Schuster stepped up to take charge and introduced a system that has yielded encouraging results, steering his team to an admirable 29 points, leaving them in eighth place and only three points adrift of RB Leipzig, who currently hold the final Champions League berth.

Stuttgart vs Freiburg Betting Tips: STUTTGART TO WIN

With just two points currently separating these two clubs chasing European ambitions, we believe Die Schwaben can extend the gap to five points by picking up a win and building on their flawless start to the new year. Indeed, Stuttgart got their 2025 off to a flying start, first beating Augsburg 1-0 away from home before pulling off a 2-1 stunner over RB Leipzig, and they will be looking to make it three league wins in a row for the first time this season. While they are considered one of the best home teams in the Bundesliga, Freiburg haven't fared too well on the road this season, having gone winless in seven consecutive visits of any kind, losing five of those. Even more concerning, the Breisgau-Brasilianer's backline has been shockingly vulnerable on the road, which has heavily infuenced their terrible away results, as they've allowed a minimum of three goals in four of their last five trips. Poor road results, combined with an extremely leaky defense, bode ill for Freiburg ahead of Saturday's visit to the MHPArena, a venue where they were embarrassed last season as Stuttgart handed them a heavy 5-0 drubbing, and we believe a motivated Die Schwaben can delight their fans with another three-point catch.