Borussia Dortmund – SC Freiburg
Our Dortmund – Freiburg prediction is: Draw – 4.20 odds
- Both teams are near the top of the table
- Freiburg have drawn their last two league games
- Dortmund have performed poorly in recent games
On Saturday, Borussia Dortmund will host SC Freiburg at the Signal Iduna Park. The game starts at 3:30 p.m. and promises to be an exciting duel between two teams currently fighting for international places in the Bundesliga table. Dortmund is in seventh place in the table, while Freiburg is in fifth place with an impressive performance this season. You can find out who will win this game in our Dortmund – Freiburg betting tip.
However, the form of the two teams could hardly be more different. Dortmund continues to show fluctuations in performance, especially in the area of converting chances. Despite a dominant possession game, the black and yellows often fail to capitalize on good opportunities. Recently, however, their home performances have been stable, which they will try to use against Freiburg. Freiburg, on the other hand, has impressed this season with effective transition play and disciplined defending. The team has proven to be tactically clever, especially against favored opponents, and is therefore a serious challenger for Dortmund.
A win is essential for the hosts if they are to keep up with the top teams in the table. Freiburg, on the other hand, could further consolidate its strong position and make another statement with a point win. Both teams are highly motivated, which points to an intense and competitive game. Dortmund will want to take advantage of their home field advantage and the support of the fans, while Freiburg will rely on their efficiency and tactical strength to hold their own in Dortmund.
Dortmund – Freiburg info
- Date & time: 23/11/2024, 3:30 pm
- Venue: Signal-Iduna-Park, Dortmund
- Competition: Bundesliga, Matchday 11
- Broadcast/Live stream: SKY
Dortmund Form & Bilanz Check
The Bundesliga game between Borussia Dortmund and 1. FSV Mainz 05 ended surprisingly with a 1-3 victory for the hosts from Mainz. In the MEWA Arena, it was clear that Dortmund’s defense was showing weaknesses, while Mainz was convincing in its effective use of chances.
The game picked up pace in the 36th minute when Jae-Sung Lee put Mainz in front. Dortmund were only able to equalize a few minutes later through Sehrou Guirassy’s converted penalty, but Jonathan Burkardt put the hosts back in front just before half-time. In the second half, Paul Nebel scored with an accurate shot from distance to seal the victory for the Rhinehessen side.
Mainz also proved more efficient in terms of shots on target: out of 13 attempts, nine went on target, while Dortmund was only able to register one on target out of two attempts. After Emre Can was sent off in the 27th minute, Dortmund also lost stability, which favored Mainz’s success.
Overall, the hosts presented themselves as a compact unit and made clinical use of the mistakes made by Dortmund. For BVB, this defeat was a bitter disappointment that worsened their position in the table.
Dortmund’s home form
Borussia Dortmund are in impressive form at the moment, having won seven consecutive matches in all competitions at home. They have won every home game this season and have proven to be almost unbeatable in front of their own fans. This home strength could be a decisive factor in the upcoming game to continue their winning streak and put further pressure on their opponents.
Dortmund facts & analysis
- 7th place in Bundesliga
- Of the last three Bundesliga games, only one game won
- Many injured key players
Freiburg form & record check
The Bundesliga game between SC Freiburg and Union Berlin ended goalless at 0-0. It was a tough game at the Alte Försterei, which was characterized by strong defensive performances on both sides. Freiburg missed the biggest chance of the game in the 21st minute when Vincenzo Grifo failed to convert a penalty. Frederik Rönnow, Union’s goalkeeper, saved the spot kick to secure a point for his team.
Both teams had a few chances during the game. Freiburg had a total of 14 shots on goal, Union had 12. Freiburg had a slight lead in possession of the ball with 60%. Nevertheless, both teams failed to convert their opportunities into goals. After the break, Union Berlin pushed harder for the opening goal, but Freiburg’s keeper Noah Atubolu also made several fine saves. In the end, both teams lacked the firepower in attack to win the game.
This result means that Freiburg continue to struggle to be efficient in offense. Union Berlin, meanwhile, remain undefeated at home this season, but are also showing problems in offense.
Nemesis Borussia Dortmund
Freiburg have lost their last five direct duels against Dortmund and are in a prolonged crisis against BVB. It is particularly striking that the results were anything but close: Dortmund clearly dominated these encounters and won with clear results. The last meeting ended 0-3 from Freiburg’s point of view, and the penultimate one ended 1-5, both clear demonstrations of Dortmund’s superiority. In order to be competitive against Dortmund, Freiburg needs to improve its tactics. Perhaps now is the time to break the spell and finally achieve a positive result against BVB again.
Freiburg facts & analysis
- 5th place in the Bundesliga
- Without a win in last three Bundesliga games
- The last five meetings against Dortmund have not been won
Dortmund are expected to field a 4-1-4-1 formation in the upcoming game, with the center-back position causing coach Nuri Sahin the greatest concern. With Emre Can suspended and Waldemar Anton still injured, Almugera Kabar will likely step up to fill the gap in the center of defense. Freiburg, on the other hand, will stick with their classic 4-2-3-1 formation and will start the game with no significant changes compared to the last game.
Dortmund – Freiburg head to head & statistics
In the 51 meetings between the two teams to date, Dortmund have had the upper hand with 34 wins, while 11 games ended in a draw. Freiburg have only won six games so far, underlining Dortmund’s dominance in the record. Despite this statistic and BVB’s role as favorites, we expect a close game in which both teams will meet on equal terms and share the points in the end.
Direct comparison (H2H)
