One of the most potentially exciting Bundesliga weekend encounters occurs at the Europa-Park Stadion as Freiburg hosts Stuttgart on Saturday afternoon.
Freiburg’s inconsistency hampering top six bidThe team from the Black Forest’s recent form in the Bundesliga has been inconsistent, as they won just one of their last four matches in the German top flight.
A poor defensive record has been a big factor in their inconsistent recent league form, as they have conceded at least two goals in three of their last four Bundesliga games.
Freiburg’s unconvincing recent league form has hampered their challenge for a top-six finish, although they are in seventh place, three points adrift of the European spots.
Christian Streich’s team are unbeaten in their last seven home games in the Bundesliga. They have also been prolific on home soil in the German top flight, having scored at least two goals in six of their previous eight matches.
Stuttgart matching Freiburg's inconsistency of lateDespite currently being in third place in the Bundesliga, Stuttgart’s recent league form has been inconsistent.
A 5-2 home win against RB Leipzig last time out means that Die Roten have won two and lost three of their previous five Bundesliga games.
What has been consistent of late in Stuttgart’s recent games has been goals, as there have been over 2.5 goals scored in four of their last five outings in the German top flight.
Sebastian Hoeness’ team must improve their away form to maintain their position in the Champions League spots. The visitors have lost four of their previous five away games in the German top flight.
Die Roten’s recent away games have at least been relatively high-scoring, with over 2.5 goals scored in eight of their last 11 league matches on their travels.
What am I backing?Both teams have struggled for any form of consistency in recent weeks. However, the pair have been involved in goal-filled of late. This game should also be a high-scoring encounter, so the bet I am backing is over 2.5 goals scored.
