The head-to-head statistics are telling: six of the last seven matches between Stuttgart and Freiburg have seen over 2.5 goals scored. Furthermore, these Baden-Württemberg derbies average 3.13 goals per game. Even this season, the teams have traded victories: first, Freiburg won 3-1 at home, and then Stuttgart took revenge 1-0 at home. Note that there have been no draws in the last five head-to-head matches – the teams always play to win, which implies open football.
The teams' current form only confirms this trend. Stuttgart, the reigning cup holders, are inconsistent defensively: they have conceded in five of their last six home matches, and their matches against Bayern (2-4) and Hamburg (4-0) have featured a high-scoring performance. Freiburg, meanwhile, are heading into the game on a fantastic run – four wins in a row in all competitions, with the visitors scoring in seven of those matches. Considering Freiburg reached the Europa League semi-finals with a thrashing of Celta Vigo, their attacking prowess is undeniable.
Given the high motivation in the semi-finals, the lack of clean sheets between these two teams recently, and the teams' current form, it's safe to expect at least one goal from each side.
