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SC Freiburg vs. Mainz
The highest German division completes its next matchday this coming weekend, which means that we have also prepared the next Bundesliga tips for you. One of the games our editors are most looking forward to is the clash between SC Freiburg and FSV Mainz 05. Both clubs have been going through a real hype since the end of last season and the beginning of this season. As a result, they have gained a lot of sympathy in the German football world, which naturally increases the excitement for this showdown. Find out who has the edge in this clash and which bets are the most profitable in our Freiburg – Mainz tip.
After the storming run to the Champions League places of SC Freiburg at the beginning of the season, the hype subsided somewhat and the mood of the Breisgauer returned to normal. Nevertheless, they are currently in a very strong fifth place, which would mean the Europa League. Things are a little different for MSV Mainz. They have taken last season’s run with them into the current season and thus avoided being stuck in the relegation battle again. With their current 30 points, they are also eight points away from that.
Freiburg – Mainz Info
– Date & Time: 12.02.2022 at 15:30 hrs.
– Venue: Europa-Park-Stadion, Freiburg
– Competition: Bundesliga, 22nd matchday
– TV broadcast: Sky
Freiburg Form & Balance Check
The South Baden side have attracted a lot of attention at the start of the season. With their very strong unbeaten streak, they have picked up a lot of very important points. As a result, they have already avoided the worst-case scenario, the relegation battle. Now the question is whether the SCF will be represented internationally next year. And if so, in which competition? Will the Breisgauer have enough for the Champions League or will they “only” have to be content with the Conference League? Both cases would probably be of great interest to them, as every international competition brings in a lot of money for the traditional club. If they can get back to their early form, then anything is possible for them.
Without Schlotte soon?
Nico Schlotterbeck has turned into one of the most interesting German centre-backs this season. Although he has only become an indispensable part of Streich’s defence this season, BVB and Bayern have already put out feelers for the 22-year-old. The young international has neither confirmed nor denied the rumours to the media. So he is still leaving his future open.
Freiburg Facts & Analysis
– Very strong start to the season
– Unbeaten for three home games
– Third best defence in the league
Mainz form & balance check
Mainz are currently completely on target. After the 21 games already played, they are in a commanding 10th place. As a result, they have already all but escaped the relegation battle. This was what made life difficult for the Rhinelanders last season. Their goal for the current season, to stay in the relegation zone, is therefore already as good as certain.
In addition, they have the second-best defence in the league after Bayern. This value alone shows what coach Bo Svensson has achieved with his men. He has welded them into a unit that belongs to the upper half of the Bundesliga table. After the recent success against Hoffenheim, the euphoria is very high again. Freiburg is the next big challenge, followed by Leverkusen and Dortmund in the next few weeks.
The big away weakness
The big problem for the usually strong Mainz side this season is the away trips. Either the seats on the bus are uncomfortable or the team’s own DJ doesn’t have any good songs in his playlist. Something is bothering Mainz in foreign stadiums. League-wide, they are even the second-worst away team next to Fürth. They haven’t scored a point away from home in five games. In Freiburg, however, this task will not be much easier. In contrast to their away weaknesses, they have only picked up three fewer points at home than league leaders Bayern.
Mainz facts & analysis
– Mid-table with 30 points
– Eight points ahead of a relegation place
– Second-worst away team
– Haven’t scored away from home in five league games
Predicted line-up – last updated 10 Feb 2022
Christian Streich has the full personnel at his disposal. He doesn’t have to do without any player. The only rotation we can think of is Jeong for Schade or Haberer for Eggestein. The rest of the team can hardly be replaced.
With Bo Svensson, it looks similar. Only Jeremiah St. Juste had to miss out recently. Otherwise, Mainz can also play with their best eleven. A possible candidate for the starting eleven would be Lee for Boetius or Martins. However, we assume that there will be no changes.
Freiburg – Mainz direct comparison & Statistics
With Freiburg, MSV Mainz 05 will meet their absolute favourite opponent in the Bundesliga. The Rhinelanders have not managed to win as many games against any other team. A total of 14 victories were celebrated in 25 duels. The six away victories are also a shared high for Mainz in the Bundesliga. But there is also positive news for the SC. In each of the 16 home games against Mainz, the Freiburgers scored a goal. Against no other team has the SCF been successful for so long.
– Freiburg is Mainz’s favourite opponent
– Mainz have won 14 of their 25 encounters.
– Mainz also celebrated the most away wins in the Bundesliga against Freiburg
– Freiburg have scored in each of their home duels with Mainz
