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Hertha BSC vs. SC Freiburg
This season has also been one hit after another for SC Freiburg. By reaching the 5th place in the preseason, the Breisgauer play in the European Cup. Only on Thursday evening, the 3rd group match in the Europa League ended for the team of coach Christian Streich, Freiburg won 2:0 against Nantes from France. But the Black Forest side does not have too much time to celebrate this victory properly, as the next challenge in the Bundesliga already awaits on Sunday. In Berlin, the Sport-Club will meet the Alte Dame.
Hertha BSC last scored at the Olympiastadion with a 1-1 draw against TSG Hoffenheim. Even though the Berliners did not win again, the bottom line is four games in a row without defeat. Coach Sandro Schwarz’s team is becoming increasingly stable. However, the Berliners have not yet been able to celebrate a home victory this season. Our Hertha – Freiburg betting tip will tell you whether that will be the case on Sunday.
Hertha – Freiburg info:
– Date & Time: 09.10.2022, 17:30 Uhr
– Venue: Berlin, Olympiastadion
– Competition: Bundesliga, Matchday 9
– TV broadcast: DAZN
Hertha Form & Balance Check
In their last match at home against TSG from Hoffenheim, Hertha managed to extend their unbeaten streak to four games. The 1-1 draw was alright, even if the Alte Dame came away a bit lucky as the Sinsheim side scored a goal offside and were denied a penalty through an offside penalty. However, coach Sandro Schwarz’s team also played bravely and missed a few chances, and their footballing development is undoubtedly progressing. Compared to the previous season, it is a much improved Hertha.
Lukebakio benefits
With eight goals in eight games, Hertha BSC score exactly once per game on average. Even if this is not a sensation, the Alte Dame is playing noticeably more offensively under Schwarz. In the 4-3-3 wing system, Dodi Lukebakio in particular benefits from this playing idea. The Belgian international scored to equalise 1-1 against Hoffenheim, his fourth goal in nine competitive games for BSC. In addition, the right-winger provided two assists. And his partner on the left also livened up Berlin’s offensive. Chidera Ejuke has not yet scored, but has already provided three assists. With 1.63 big chances created per game, Hertha are clearly more dangerous than last year.
Hertha facts & analysis
– With 7 points on the 14th place in the table.
– Unbeaten for 4 matches
– Last played 1:1 against Hoffenheim
Freiburg form & balance check
SC Freiburg are coping excellently with the double burden. This is the clear conclusion to draw after eight games in the Bundesliga and three group games in the Europa League. Internationally, the Breisgau team leads Group G of the Euro League. Three wins from three matches and also a whole 7:1 goals. With the recent 2-0 home win over Nantes on Thursday, entry into the knockout phase is probably just a formality. But the Sport-Club is also almost at the top of the league in the day-to-day business. Coach Streich’s team recently won 2-1 over Mainz after two 0-0 draws in a row to draw level with Union Berlin. Only because of the worse goal difference do the Breisgauers not start the next matchday as league leaders.
Defensive once again solid
Freiburg have only lost once in the Bundesliga so far, with BVB winning 3-1 in Breisgau on Matchday 2. This match was also the only one in which Freiburg conceded more than two goals. In total, goalkeeper Flekken only had to make six saves. If the duel with Dortmund is excluded, the Breisgau team has only conceded three goals in seven games. Together with Union and Bayern, SC Freiburg have the best defence in the Bundesliga.
Freiburg facts & analysis
– With 17 points on the 2nd place in the table.
– Last win with 2:1 against Mainz
– Unbeaten for 9 competitive matches
Predicted line-up – last update on 8 October 2022
Hertha BSC will have to do without Uremovic in central defence on Sunday due to injury. The newcomer was substituted at the break in the last home game and suffered a bruised ankle. In addition to the Croatian, Boetius, Ngankam and Nsona are also out. Uremovic will be replaced by Rogel. Coach Schwarz will revert to the usual 4-3-3 system, in which Hertha are especially dangerous via the two wingers Ejuke and Lukebakio.
SC Freiburg will also play in a 4-3-3 system in Berlin. Coach Christian Streich has been very variable in his choice of basic formation this season. The Breisgauers have often played in a 4-2-3-1 or 3-4-3 system. In terms of personnel, Sallai and Ezekwem are definitely out. Gregoritsch is also questionable. The Austrian had to be substituted injured against Nantes on Thursday.
Hertha – Freiburg direct comparison & Statistics
In the pre-season, Freiburg won both duels with Hertha. The last time the Breisgau side won in Berlin was in 2015. Thus, the Berliners lost only one of the six home games against the Breisgauers. Overall, the direct comparison with 16 to 14 wins and 17 draws is in favour of Hertha.
– 5 April 2019 Hertha coach Sandro Schwarz records his highest Bundesliga win as a coach with a 5-0 win against Freiburg.
– If Freiburg win against Hertha, SC would win three games in a row against Berlin for the first time.
– Petersen always scored as a joker in three of his last five Bundesliga games against Hertha.
– Matthias Ginter will play his 300th Bundesliga game on Sunday.
