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SC Freiburg vs. TSG Hoffenheim
There are only three matchdays left in the Bundesliga until the winter break. The 18 teams want to pick up important points in the final spurt until Christmas in order to be able to go into the free time with a good feeling. This is also the case for SC Freiburg and TSG Hoffenheim, who meet on Saturday at 15:30 in the conference. Our prediction for this match can be found in the following Freiburg vs Hoffenheim tip.
The fact that the two teams are only separated by two points in the table is not particularly unusual. However, the positioning of Freiburg and Hoffenheim, which according to the current standings would earn both clubs qualification for the European Cup, is much more surprising. With 25 points and fourth place, Freiburg is even in a Champions League spot, while Hoffenheim follows closely behind in fifth place with 23 points. Both teams are among the positive surprises of the season so far and are looking to continue their success story.
Freiburg – Hoffenheim Info
– Date & Time: 11.12.2021, at 15:30 hrs.
– Venue: Freiburg, Europa-Park-Stadion
– Competition: Bundesliga, Matchday 15
– Broadcast: Sky
Freiburg Form & Balance Check
SC Freiburg made an impressive comeback on the last matchday. After not suffering a single defeat in the first ten league games of the season, the Breisgau side then suffered three in a row against Bayern, Frankfurt and Bochum. Nevertheless, the Freiburgers remained self-confident because they had sold themselves well in all three defeats and could always have taken something with them. Christian Streich’s men were rewarded for their continued persistence last Sunday in Gladbach.
Record-breaking win in Gladbach
Because the Sport-Club put on a performance for the history books. After 37 minutes, Freiburg had already built up a furious 6:0 lead in Gladbach, with Eggestein, Schade, Lienhart, Höfler, Höler and Schlotterbeck adding six different scorers to the statistics. In total, only three players from the starting eleven remained without a scoring point. After the Breisgau side had dropped down a gear in the second half, the final score was an emphatic 6-0. For the Freiburg side, this was the highest Bundesliga victory in the club’s history, for which they needed a half.
Freiburg facts & analysis
– Currently in 4th place
– Last win 6:0 in Gladbach (highest Bundesliga win in club history).
– First win after 3 defeats in a row before
Hoffenheim Form & Balance Check
The TSG Hoffenheim is once again on a high. The club, which has been notoriously inconsistent since the departure of Julian Nagelsmann, often goes through such phases, after which it regularly goes steeply downhill again. This year, however, things are supposed to be different. Under Sebastian Hoeneß, TSG finally wants to fully exploit its undisputed potential and knock on the door of the international places again. That’s currently working out pretty well, with Hoffenheim’s recent strong run pushing them up to fifth place, which would mean Europa League qualification at the end of the season.
TSG show comeback qualities
Possibly Hoffenheim has really flipped the switch this year. The team seems more mature and detached than last season, for example, and has recently been able to show new mental strength in dealing with setbacks. In the last two games in Fürth (3:6) and against Frankfurt (3:2), TSG fell behind in both cases, but were able to take three points in the end. Hoffenheim have now won three games in a row, scoring a total of eleven goals.
Hoffenheim facts and analysis
– Currently in 5th place
– Last win 3:2 against Frankfurt
– 3 wins in a row
Predicted line-up – last update on 9 December 2021
Christian Streich surprised in the last match with a 4-2-3-1, which as we know completely worked out. We therefore expect the SCF to be unchanged on Saturday, but Sallai and Jeong are options instead of Schade and Demirovic. In the case of a three-man backline, Gulde would also move in. TSG had to do without Grillitsch on the last matchday. Should he miss out again, he will be replaced by Richards, as he was against Frankfurt. There is also a question mark behind the injured Geiger, with Stiller the alternative. Kramaric could replace Dabbur in the offensive line-up.
Freiburg – Hoffenheim direct comparison & Statistics
SC Freiburg and TSG Hoffenheim have met 25 times so far, 22 of which in the Bundesliga. The overall balance is in favour of the Breisgauer, who have won nine games. Hoffenheim have won six and drawn ten other games. Last season, Freiburg were victorious in the first leg and drew the second leg.
– The most common result between SC Freiburg and TSG Hoffenheim is 1-1. 7 matches ended like this.
– The average number of goals in the first half in matches between SC Freiburg and TSG Hoffenheim is 1.8.
– The average number of goals scored in a clash between SC Freiburg and TSG Hoffenheim is 3.2.
– The comparisons between the two clubs in the last season: 1-1 (home for SC Freiburg) and 1-3 (home for TSG Hoffenheim).
– In the last 25 duels, SC Freiburg have left the pitch as winners 9 times. 10 matches have ended in a draw, TSG Hoffenheim have won 6 times. A goal difference of 43-38 from SC Freiburg’s point of view is recorded.
