Stuttgart vs Freiburg Prediction 01.02.2026 | Bundesliga

VfB Stuttgart head into the second and final Baden-Wurttemberg derby of the season as one of the in-form sides in the Bundesliga. Currently sitting fifth, they are locked in a fierce battle with RB Leipzig for the final Champions League qualification spot.

In their most recent league outing, Die Schwaben showcased their ambitions and determination to secure a top-four finish. They delivered a masterclass at Borussia-Park, dismantling Borussia Monchengladbach 3-0 and extending their unbeaten league run to six matches (W4 D2).

The MHPArena has become a genuine fortress for Stuttgart this term. They have suffered only a single defeat in nine league games at home — a heavy 5-0 loss to table-toppers Bayern Munich in December — while recording six wins and two draws in the other fixtures.

However, Stuttgart will face some defensive challenges. Dan-Axel Zagadou remains sidelined as he continues to recover from a muscular injury, and although Luca Jaquez has returned to training, doubts remain over his fitness to start.

Meanwhile, Freiburg arrive at the MHPArena following a disappointing midweek outing, having suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat away to LOSC Lille. It marked their first European loss of the season, but it did not prevent them from securing direct qualification to the Europa League Round of 16.

The Breisgau-Brasilianer have shown they can grind out results, though inconsistencies, particularly on the road, continue to undermine their efforts. At Europa-Park Stadion, Freiburg have won just two of their opening ten Bundesliga away trips, losing half of them, highlighting their vulnerability outside of home comfort.

Offensively, the team boasts a respectable goals-per-game average, led by the creative talents of Igor Matanovic and Vincenzo Grifo. Yet defensive lapses have proven costly, with 32 goals conceded so far, leaving them ranked among the league’s more fragile backlines.

Head coach Julian Schuster faces limited absences, with Daniel-Kofi Kyereh confirmed unavailable due to fitness concerns, while defenders Philipp Lienhart and Lukas Kubler remain doubts ahead of this clash.