The Bundesliga returns to the fold with another round of matches this weekend as SC Freiburg take on Borussia Dortmund in an important encounter at the Europa-Park Stadion on Saturday. Both teams have been inconsistent this season and will want to win this game.
SC Freiburg vs Borussia Dortmund Preview
SC Freiburg are in seventh place in the Bundesliga standings and have stepped up to the plate this season. The hosts slumped to a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Union Berlin in their previous game and need to bounce back this weekend.
Borussia Dortmund, on the other hand, are in 10th place in the league table and have struggled so far this season. The away side eased past FSV Mainz by a 3-1 scoreline last week and will need to bounce back in this fixture.
SC Freiburg vs Borussia Dortmund Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Borussia Dortmund have a good recent record against SC Freiburg and have won 27 out of the last 42 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to SC Freiburg's six victories.
- Borussia Dortmund have won each of their last six matches against SC Freiburg in the Bundesliga - their best such record against a single opponent in the competition at the moment.
- Borussia Dortmund have scored at least three goals in their last six matches against SC Freiburg in the Bundesliga - their joint-longest such run against a single opponent in the history of the competition.
- SC Freiburg are winless in their last four matches in the Bundesliga - their longest such run in the competition since November last year.
- Borussia Dortmund have lost their last eight matches away from home in the Bundesliga this season.
SC Freiburg vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction
Borussia Dortmund have struggled to make an impact on the domestic front this season and are in desperate need of a shot in the arm. The Ruhr Valley giants bounced back with a victory against FSV Mainz and have a point to prove this week.
SC Freiburg are in the midst of a slump and will need to be at their best in this match. Both teams are evenly matched at the moment and could play out a draw in this match.
Prediction: SC Freiburg 1-1 Borussia Dortmund
SC Freiburg vs Borussia Dortmund Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - No
Tip 3: Borussia Dortmund to score first - Yes