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SC Freiburg vs. Union Berlin
In the Bundesliga, the race for the international places is coming to a head in the season finale. A lot can still happen on the last two matchdays, apart from Bayern and Dortmund, no one can plan for a certain competition yet. SC Freiburg and Union Berlin can both still reach the Champions League, even if the Breisgau team has the better starting position. On Saturday at 3:30 pm, it comes to the explosive direct duel in Freiburg’s Europa-Park-Stadion. Our prediction for this match can be found in the following Freiburg vs Union Berlin tip.
Freiburg are in fourth place after 32 matchdays with 55 points. Currently, SCF would be qualified for the Champions League, but fifth-placed Leipzig is only one point away. Cologne and Union are also still theoretically in sixth and seventh place. The Geißböcke have collected 52 points so far, the capitals 51. In addition, a lot can still change in the allocation of the European starting places due to the finals in the DFB Cup and the Europa League. So it will remain exciting until the end.
Freiburg – Union Berlin Info:
– Date & Time: 07.05.2022, 15:30 hrs.
– Venue: Freiburg, Europa-Park Stadion
– Competition: Bundesliga, 33rd matchday
– TV broadcast: Sky
Freiburg Form & Balance Check
After 32 matchdays, SC Freiburg are actually in pole position for the last Champions League place. In fourth place, the Breisgauers have it in their own hands in the last two games whether they will be allowed to compete in the top flight next year. The European Cup is no longer out of their reach based on the current constellation in the final of the DFB Cup, now it’s just a matter of the competition. In the absolute best case scenario, the SCF qualifies for the Champions League via the league and then wins the cup, in which case it would be no exaggeration to speak of the best season in the club’s history.
Surprise returnee Ginter to replace Schlotterbeck
Of course, as is often the case for a smaller club like Freiburg, this also means that top performers arouse covetousness everywhere. This season it’s shooting star Nico Schlotterbeck, who will move to Dortmund in the summer for a handsome fee. On the other hand, the SCF was recently able to announce a surprise transfer as a replacement. Matthias Ginter is returning to the Breisgau despite numerous lucrative offers from home and abroad. A decision that is as romantic as it is likeable for the international player, who will now certainly be rooting for his future and former club in the season finale.
Freiburg’s form curve promises a lot for the last games. Most recently, there was a furious 4:3 at Hoffenheim, which brought the fourth victory from the last five competitive games. This means that the SCF have lost only one of their last 13 games (1:4 against Bayern).
Freiburg facts & analysis
– Rank 4 in the Bundesliga, 55 points from 32 games.
– Last win 4:3 at Hoffenheim
– Unbeaten for 5 competitive games, including 4 wins
Union Berlin form & balance check
The Unioners are on the verge of confirming their success from the previous season. Back then, the Berliners were in seventh place after 34 matchdays, just as they are now, and thus ultimately entered the new Europa Conference League. Although things went rather poorly there this season, the experience was definitely important for the team, the club and the fans. Union had spread out the squad in the summer and made a number of top and also flop transfers. But contrary to many predictions, the triple burden did not come too soon for the capital club, the Unioners are once again on course for Europe despite all the circumstances and the departure of key player Max Kruse in the winter.
Where does Union end up?
There is even more possible this year than last season. Because in purely theoretical terms, the Unioners still have a chance of reaching the Champions League if the last two matchdays go optimally. Just in time for the season finale, the Eisernen are currently in strong form and were able to win four league games in a row before the last matchday. Most recently, however, there was only a 1-1 draw at home against the already relegated bottom team from Fürth, too little for any higher ambitions. The defeat in the semi-final of the DFB Cup against Leipzig a fortnight ago also slightly dampened the good mood.
Union Berlin facts & analysis
– 7th place in the Bundesliga, 51 points from 32 games.
– Last played 1:1 against Fürth
– Previously won 4 league games in a row
Predicted line-up – last updated 5 May 2022
Christian Streich could switch back to a back four with SC Freiburg, then Jeong, Petersen or Demirovic could move in for Gulde. Otherwise, the eleven of the last few weeks is actually mostly set, with nine players always in the starting eleven in the last four games.
On the other hand, Urs Fischer has also found his top eleven after the double burden was removed, with only two positions being question marks. The two left-sided centre-backs Baumgartl and Heintz are ill and injured respectively. Ryerson and Oczipka are available as alternatives. In addition, the jokers Michel or Voglsammer could replace the Japanese Haraguchi for a little more offensive penetration.
Streich on Ginter: “He really wanted it with full conviction. Now we have to see to it that he gets back to freshness both mentally and physically. We are incredibly happy, it’s a great thing. He’s a Freiburg boy from the football school.” pic.twitter.com/uicZwpwD6f
– SC Freiburg (@scfreiburg) May 5, 2022
Freiburg – Union Berlin direct comparison & Statistics
The direct comparison between SC Freiburg and Union Berlin is completely even. Of a total of eleven duels (five in the Bundesliga), both teams have won four each, while three others ended in a draw. The first leg this season ended 0-0, while last season Union also picked up a 1-0 away win in Freiburg after a 1-1 draw in the first leg. The SCF has thus not won against the Berliners for three games.
– The average number of goals scored when SC Freiburg and Union Berlin meet is 2.2.
– The average number of goals scored in the first half in matches between SC Freiburg and Union Berlin is 1.
– The first leg ended in a draw. (0-0)
– The comparisons between the two clubs last season: 0-1 (home to SC Freiburg) and 1-1 (home to Union Berlin).
– A look at SC Freiburg: Vincenzo Grifo is the top scorer with 9 goals. Taiwo Awoniyi scored 13 times for Union Berlin.
