1 SC Freiburg vs 2 VfL Wolfsburg
Freiburg back in top six race as Wolfsburg visits.
After a hard-fought draw against Mainz, Freiburg host Wolfsburg at Europa-Park Stadion, aiming to narrow the gap on the top six in their pursuit of European qualification.
SC Freiburg
Freiburg settled for a 1-1 draw with Mainz last time out after Michael Gregoritsch's early goal was cancelled out by Jonathan Burkardt. With last weekend’s draw, the Breisgau Brazilians climbed to 7th place with 40 points, five points behind 6th-placed Frankfurt.
Christian Streich's side, who have won just two of their last five matches, will be hoping to find some consistency to aid their quest for European qualification at the end of the season. Next in line is a home game against Wolfsburg, a team they have dominated in recent years.
The Breisgau Brazilians have won four of their last five Bundesliga matches against Wolfsburg and are unbeaten in five Bundesliga home games against the visitors. After winning their last two meetings, Freiburg could win three consecutive Bundesliga matches against Wolfsburg for the first time in club history.
However, their home form remains a concern heading into the weekend. They are winless in six Bundesliga home games, their longest winless streak at home in the top flight since a run of eight between May and December 2013.
A 3-4-2-1 formation with Gregoritsch in attack, as seen against Mainz, is expected for this clash. Regarding availability, Lukas Kübler is suspended after an accumulation of yellow cards, while Philipp Lienhart and Matthias Ginter are both sidelined with injuries alongside three others.
VfL Wolfsburg
Wolfsburg put an end to their two-match winless run with a 1-0 victory over Bochum, courtesy of a goal from Jonas Wind in the 43rd minute. The Wolves climbed to 13th place with 31 points (8W, 7D, & 15L), four points above Bochum, who currently occupy the relegation playoff spot.
Since Ralph Hasenhüttl's arrival, Wolfsburg have recorded two wins in four matches, matching their total wins from the last 20 Bundesliga games under Niko Kovač. A victory on Saturday would mark their first consecutive top-flight wins since August 2023, and only the second such streak this season.
However, their form on the road has been unconvincingly poor, with just 12 points from 15 away games. The last time they had fewer points after 15 away games was in the 2015-16 season, when they amassed just 10 points.
A 3-4-2-1 formation with Jonas Wind in attack is expected against Freiburg. Meanwhile, Rogério and Lukas Nmecha are sidelined with muscle injuries.
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