The Matchday 5 Bundesliga clash between Freiburg and Hoffenheim will take place on September 28 at the Europa-Park Stadium. Freiburg vs. Hoffenheim: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Freiburg
In the previous round, Julian Schuster's side confidently defeated Werder away (3-0). As a result, Freiburg secured their second consecutive victory in the league, scoring three goals in both matches. Additionally, the team extended their scoring streak in the Bundesliga to 13 matches. In the standings, the club has six points and sits in seventh place.
- The team has not won in 6 of their last 8 home matches in the Bundesliga (2 draws, 4 losses).
- At least four goals have been scored in the last six home matches of the club in the league.
- Both teams have scored in Freiburg's last seven home matches in the Bundesliga.
Predicted lineup for Freiburg (4-5-1)
Noah Atubolu – Jordi Makengo, Philipp Lienhart, Matthias Ginter, Lukas Kübler – Vincenzo Grifo, Chikwubuike Adamu, Patrick Osterhage, Maximilian Eggestein, Jan-Niklas Beste – Lucas Höler.
Midfielder Johan Manzambi is suspended.
Hoffenheim
Christian Ilzer's side could not withstand Bayern at home in the last round (1-4). Consequently, Hoffenheim has secured only two wins in their last nine Bundesliga matches (2 draws, 5 losses). The team conceded at least three goals in five of those matches. With six points, the club is in ninth place in the standings.
- The team has not won in 5 of their last 7 away matches in the Bundesliga (2 draws, 3 losses).
- At least four goals have been scored in 5 of the last 6 away matches of the club in the league.
- Both teams have scored in Hoffenheim's last six away matches in the Bundesliga.
Predicted lineup for Hoffenheim (4-4-2)
Oliver Baumann – Bernardo, Albian Hajdari, Robin Granach, Vladimir Coufal – Bazoumane Touré, Wouter Burger, Leon Avdullahu, Alexander Prass – Bazoumane Touré, Fisnik Asllani.
Defender Koki Matida and forward Adam Hložek are injured.
Referee
Bastian Dankert (Germany)
Matches – 16 (Bundesliga, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 52;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.2;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 21;
Penalties – 19%.
Freiburg vs. Hoffenheim: Match Prediction
In this encounter, two teams with strong attacking prowess and less solid defenses will face off. Freiburg has failed to score only against Leipzig in their last 14 home Bundesliga matches, scoring at least twice in seven of those games. However, the team has not kept a clean sheet in their last seven home matches, conceding a total of 17 goals during this period.
Hoffenheim is effective and consistent in attack even away from home. In their last six away Bundesliga matches, the club has not left the field without scoring, hitting the net at least twice in six of those games. However, the team allows many scoring opportunities in their own box: Hoffenheim has conceded a total of 16 goals in their last seven away league matches.
I expect plenty of goals in this match, so my prediction: Total over 2.5 goals
