VfB Stuttgart faces SC Freiburg in the DFB-Pokal semi-final on April 23, 2026. Stuttgart aims to reach the final for the second consecutive year. Freiburg seeks its second trip to Berlin. Both teams are motivated to secure a win at MHPArena.
Stuttgart and Freiburg are competing for a spot in the final. The match kicks off at 14:45 local time. Stuttgart won their last meeting against Freiburg 1-0 on February 1, 2026.
Recent form shows contrasting trends. Stuttgart has two wins and three losses in their last five matches. In contrast, Freiburg has four wins and one loss during the same period.
Stuttgart’s lineup features key players like Alexander Nuebel and Deniz Undav. They have averaged 2.5 goals per match from 14.1 attempts in their last ten games. Furthermore, they have kept three clean sheets in that span.
Freiburg counters with standout players such as Florian Mueller and Vincenzo Grifo. They have scored eight goals while conceding six in their last five matches. Their average stands at 1.8 goals per match from 13.9 attempts.
The stakes are high for both sides as they look to advance to the DFB-Pokal final. Stuttgart needs a strong performance at home against a Freiburg team that has gained momentum recently.
Yet, uncertainties linger regarding each team’s strategy and player fitness as they approach this critical encounter. Fans eagerly await how these factors will play out on game day.