Freiburg seeking back-to-back victories as Schalke visits.

2024-09-25

In a thrilling Bundesliga clash, SC Freiburg, fresh off a win over Werder Bremen, will aim to secure back-to-back victories as they host FC Schalke 04 at Europa-Park Stadion this Sunday.

SC Freiburg

Freiburg picked up a 2-1 victory over Werder Bremen last weekend, marking their second win in five league games (WDDLW). This triumph ended a three-match winless run. Freiburg initially went behind when Maximilian Philipp scored right after the break, but Roland Sallai and Lucas Höler turned it around to secure the win for the home side.

Currently, Freiburg are fifth in the Bundesliga, one point behind fourth-placed RB Leipzig, with 50 points from 14 wins, 8 draws, and 6 losses. The Breisgau Brazilians are aiming for a seventh consecutive win against a recently promoted side, the longest such run by any Bundesliga team.

Freiburg have lost just once in their last 13 home games (8W, 4D, 1L) and could pick up another home win this weekend. A victory could see them back in the top four, depending on other results, with fourth-placed Leipzig visiting Bayer Leverkusen, who are unbeaten in their last five games.

The home side have beaten Schalke more times than any other Bundesliga team (18) and have won each of their last four meetings without conceding. Coach Christian Streich used a 4-2-2-2 formation in their win over Bremen, but might switch to a 3-4-3 with Doan, Höler, and Grifo leading the attack.

Sallai and Maximilian Eggestein are suspended for this match due to yellow card accumulation, while Manuel Gulde and Daniel-Kofi Kyereh are ruled out. Michael Gregoritsch is doubtful due to an ankle injury.

Schalke 04

Schalke [DDLLW] bagged a huge 5-2 win over Hertha Berlin last weekend. The victory saw the Royal Blues leave the bottom of the Bundesliga table, switching places with Hertha.

Having picked up 24 points from 5 wins, 9 draws, and 14 losses, Schalke have won three games in the second half of the season, already surpassing their two wins from the first half of this campaign.

However, the Royal Blues are hoping for a change in fortunes on the road, having won just one of their 13 away games this season [1W, 5D, & 7L].

Thomas Reis utilized a 4-2-3-1 formation with Simon Terodde in attack for last weekend’s win over Hertha and is expected to retain the shape against Freiburg.

Tom Krauß is suspended for this clash after an accumulation of yellow cards, while Maya Yoshida headlines a lengthy injury list.