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TSG Hoffenheim vs. SC Freiburg
Three matchdays before the end, it is still really exciting in some areas of the Bundesliga table, even if the title fight has not been one of them for years. However, the battle for the European places in particular is extremely close this year. This is also where SC Freiburg find themselves, who have been one of the absolute surprise teams since the beginning of the season. They currently occupy 5th place and are two points behind RB Leipzig, who are currently fourth.
However, TSG Hoffenheim also had hopes of participating in the Champions League for a long time, but had to give up recently due to weak performances and lost points. Only the chance of reaching the Europa or Conference League is still there, but for that they need a win on Saturday evening against the Breisgauer. Find out if we think that will happen in this Hoffenheim – Freiburg betting tip
Hoffenheim – Freiburg info:
– Date & Time: 29.04.2022, 18:30 Uhr
– Venue: PreZero Arena, Sinsheim
– Competition: Bundesliga, 32nd matchday
– TV broadcast: Sky Sport
Hoffenheim Form & Balance Check
At the moment, TSG are showing weaknesses long thought to have been overcome and are screwing up what has been a strong season so far. Until a few weeks ago, it looked as if the team could even play in the top flight again, but then came a run of six winless games in a row and Hoffenheim had to say goodbye to the fight for the Champions League. At the moment, they are only in eighth place, which means they would miss out on international business altogether. In the last few weeks, they will face very demanding opponents in Freiburg, Leverkusen and Gladbach. If they still want to play internationally, they have to win at least two of the three games.
TSG lack consistency
After the first season under the young coach had already not been too convincing, the son of the former Hertha president was to be given another chance. It looked as if he could make use of it, but if you look at the season as a whole, the team didn’t really play consistently this season either. Five good games were always followed by five weak games and with this squad, such a series cannot be Hoffenheim’s ambition. Accordingly, they will certainly sit down together in the summer to thoroughly analyse the mistakes of the current season.
Hoffenheim facts & analysis
– Hoffenheim have failed to score in 3 of their last 5 matches.
– Last match ended with a 2:2 against Frankfurt
– TSG have picked up 28 of their 46 points at home
Freiburg form & balance check
Every week anew we have to congratulate Freiburg on this great season. Not only are they doing incredibly well in the league, the Breisgauer have also reached the cup final for the first time in history. It could therefore be the most successful season in the club’s history, should the SCF actually win the first title in the club’s history. At the moment, there is much to suggest that the team will also finish at least among the European places in the league. They are six points clear of eighth place and it would have to be a case of the devil if the Freiburgers were to squander that.
After the high comes the deep fall?
Nobody can take this season away from Freiburg. But you should already be looking ahead to the coming season with one eye, as it is not uncommon for surprise teams to have enormous problems in the coming season after a successful year. Especially when the departure of absolute key players like Nico Schlotterbeck is to be feared. Accordingly, it would be enormously important to get down to business early on when planning the squad.
Freiburg facts & analysis
– They have lost only one of their last 10 Bundesliga games.
– Freiburg have the third best defence in the league
– In the second half of the season, Freiburg are the sixth best team
Predicted line-up – last update on 28 April 2022
For the home side, one or the other personnel matter is still unresolved. Grillitsch will definitely be absent, but Adams is the first alternative. Posch is missing due to a yellow card and is therefore also unavailable. Otherwise, Nordveit, Hübner, Richards, John and Bicakcic are still missing due to injury.
Christian Streich has hardly any reason to change anything at Freiburg. Only the youngsters Keitel, Weißhaupt and Schade are out. In the offensive line, Jeong and Petersen are further starting alternatives. Instead of Kübler, Schmid could also start at right back.
Hoffenheim – Freiburg direct comparison & Statistics
The two have met a total of 23 times in the Bundesliga. The overall direct comparison goes easily to the Breisgauer, who have already won seven times against TSG. Hoffenheim have only won six matches.
– Hoffenheim won the first leg with 2:1
– Freiburg won the DFB Cup clash 4-1 in January.
– At least 2 goals have always been scored in 15 of the last 16 Bundesliga encounters
