Stuttgart vs Freiburg predictions, Apr 23, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

5 months ago

German DFB Pokal, on Thursday, 2:45 pm ET

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On April 23, 2026, VfB Stuttgart will host SC Freiburg in a highly anticipated DFB Pokal clash at the Mercedes-Benz Arena. Both teams come into this match with strong recent performances, setting the stage for an exciting contest.

VfB Stuttgart has demonstrated a solid form, securing victories in 3 of their last 5 encounters. Their tactical discipline and home advantage are significant assets, as they typically perform well in front of their fans. The team’s offensive strategy often focuses on quick transitions and exploiting wing play, which could pose challenges for Freiburg’s defense.

In contrast, SC Freiburg has been in remarkable form, winning 4 of their last 5 matches. Their defensive organization is commendable, complemented by a counter-attacking approach that thrives on quick ball recovery and swift forward movements. Freiburg’s ability to adapt to different match situations makes them a dangerous opponent, especially when they find space on the break.

Bookmakers have placed Stuttgart as the favorite with odds of 1.64 for a home win, reflecting their consistent performances. Our model prediction suggests a 63.5% chance of a Stuttgart victory, while Freiburg holds a 17.6% chance of winning. Nevertheless, in knockout competitions, surprises are always possible, and both teams will be eager to secure their place in the next round.

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Stuttgart
58%

Draw
22.9%

Freiburg
19.1%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:1

Outrights of German DFB Pokal Freiburg: 5.98%

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Betting Odds

1	X	2
1.64	4.25	5.2
1.65	4.15	4.95
1.69	4.35	5.17	Watch and Bet
1.62	3.9	4.6
1.64	4.18	4.91

Latest Results

12.04.26 VfB Stuttgart – Hamburger SV – 4:0
04.04.26 VfB Stuttgart – Borussia Dortmund – 0:2
22.03.26 FC Augsburg – VfB Stuttgart – 2:5
19.03.26 FC Porto – VfB Stuttgart – 2:0
15.03.26 VfB Stuttgart – RB Leipzig – 1:0

16.04.26 Celta de Vigo – SC Freiburg – 1:3
12.04.26 Mainz 05 – SC Freiburg – 0:1
09.04.26 SC Freiburg – Celta de Vigo – 3:0
04.04.26 SC Freiburg – Bayern Munich – 2:3
22.03.26 FC St. Pauli – SC Freiburg – 1:2

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Stuttgart won 3.

Stuttgart has been quite unpredictable recently (last 5 games: 3 wins).

Freiburg is currently in excellent shape (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).

Stuttgart may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

In this match, Stuttgart is considered a favorite.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Stuttgart won 9 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 41:29. (average 2.1:1.5).

Including home matches between the teams, Stuttgart won 6 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 24:11. (average 2.2:1).

Latest Head To Head

01.02.26 VfB Stuttgart – SC Freiburg – 1:0
13.09.25 SC Freiburg – VfB Stuttgart – 3:1
18.01.25 VfB Stuttgart – SC Freiburg – 4:0
24.08.24 SC Freiburg – VfB Stuttgart – 3:1
03.02.24 SC Freiburg – VfB Stuttgart – 1:3

Standings

Draw

2025/26

1/32-finals

1	Engers	Eintracht Frankfurt	0 : 5
2	RW Essen	Dortmund	0 : 1
3	Viktoria Koln	Paderborn	1 : 3
4	Grossaspach	Bayer Leverkusen	0 : 4
5	Delmenhorst	B. Monchengladbach	2 : 3
6	Meuselwitz	Karlsruher SC	0 : 5
7	Norderstedt	St. Pauli	0 : 1
8	Hansa Rostock	Hoffenheim	0 : 4
9	FC Gutersloh	Union Berlin	0 : 5
10	Arminia Bielefeld	Werder Bremen	1 : 0
11	Regensburg	FC Koln	1 : 2
12	Wehen	Bayern Munich	2 : 3
13	Cottbus	Hannover	1 : 0
14	Sandhausen	RB Leipzig	2 : 4
15	Illertissen	Nurnberg	4 : 3
16	Saarbrucken	Magdeburg	1 : 3
17	Bahlinger	Heidenheim	0 : 5
18	Pirmasens	Hamburger SV	1 : 2
19	Hemelingen	Wolfsburg	0 : 9
20	FC 08 Homburg	Holstein Kiel	0 : 2
21	Hallescher	Augsburg	0 : 2
22	BFC Dynamo	Bochum	1 : 3
23	SG Dynamo Dresden	Mainz	0 : 1
24	Braunschweig	Stuttgart	4 : 5
25	Preussen Munster	Hertha Berlin	0 : 1
26	Ulm	Elversberg	0 : 1
27	Lohne	Greuther Furth	0 : 2
28	RSV Eintracht	Kaiserslautern	0 : 7
29	Schweinfurt	Dusseldorf	2 : 4
30	Lotte	Freiburg	0 : 2
31	Lubeck	Darmstadt	1 : 2
32	Lokomotive Leipzig	Schalke	0 : 1

1/16-finals

1	Eintracht Frankfurt	Dortmund	1 : 2
2	Paderborn	Bayer Leverkusen	2 : 4
3	B. Monchengladbach	Karlsruher SC	3 : 1
4	St. Pauli	Hoffenheim	3 : 2
5	Union Berlin	Arminia Bielefeld	2 : 1
6	FC Koln	Bayern Munich	1 : 4
7	Cottbus	RB Leipzig	1 : 4
8	Illertissen	Magdeburg	0 : 3
9	Heidenheim	Hamburger SV	0 : 1
10	Wolfsburg	Holstein Kiel	0 : 1
11	Augsburg	Bochum	0 : 1
12	Mainz	Stuttgart	0 : 2
13	Hertha Berlin	Elversberg	3 : 0
14	Greuther Furth	Kaiserslautern	0 : 1
15	Dusseldorf	Freiburg	1 : 3
16	Darmstadt	Schalke	4 : 0

1/8-finals

1	Dortmund	Bayer Leverkusen	0 : 1
2	B. Monchengladbach	St. Pauli	1 : 2
3	Union Berlin	Bayern Munich	2 : 3
4	RB Leipzig	Magdeburg	3 : 1
5	Hamburger SV	Holstein Kiel	1 : 2
6	Bochum	Stuttgart	0 : 2
7	Hertha Berlin	Kaiserslautern	6 : 1
8	Freiburg	Darmstadt	2 : 0

Quarter-finals

1	Bayer Leverkusen	St. Pauli	3 : 0
2	Bayern Munich	RB Leipzig	2 : 0
3	Holstein Kiel	Stuttgart	0 : 3
4	Hertha Berlin	Freiburg	1 : 2

Semi-finals

1	Bayer Leverkusen	Bayern Munich
2	Stuttgart	Freiburg

Final

TBD #1

TBD #2

German DFB Pokal Outrights

1. Bayern Munich: 1.56 (57.34%)

2. VfB Stuttgart: 4.38 (20.48%)

3. Bayer Leverkusen: 5.53 (16.2%)

4. Freiburg: 15 (5.98%)

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