SC Freiburg and FC Basel will put their league duties aside when the two clubs kick off their 2025-26 Europa League campaign at the Europa-Park Stadion this Wednesday night.
While the German club head into their seventh European campaign, their Swiss opponents are preparing to end their five-year hiatus from Europe's second biggest continental competition.
Read our Freiburg vs Basel predictions and preview to find out more about the fixture, but remember to also check our other UEFA Europa League predictions.
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Freiburg vs Basel prediction: Tight encounter on the cards
Key statistics
- Freiburg scored at least once after half-time in 11 of their last 12 games.
- Freiburg’s last eight matches have all seen at least one goal before the break.
- Three of Basel’s last five victories across all competitions have seen a red card for their opponents.
- Nine of Basel’s last 11 games have seen both teams score.
Correct score prediction: Freiburg 2-1 Basel
Freiburg experienced a slow start to the new season, enduring defeats against Augsburg and FC Koln. However, the team were quick to turn things around, and they now enter Wednesday’s big European clash on the back of successive victories.
Manager Julian Schuster oversaw a thrilling 3-1 win over Stuttgart after the international break, with his side scoring all three goals in the final 12 minutes of the match. Just a few days later, his men travelled away to Werder Bremen and came away with a shock 3-0 win.
Basel are also in good form, with the Swiss champions in the midst of a three-match winning run across all competitions. However, picking up all three points away in Germany is a tough ask. Freiburg will be hoping to utilise their home advantage as they look to kick off their latest European adventure on a winning note.
Pre-match odds and win probability: Freiburg backed by bookmakers
- Home: 3/4 (1.75) – 57.1%
- Draw: 29/10 (3.91) – 25.6%
- Away: 16/5 (4.20) –23.8%
*Odds provided by Ladbrokes. Subject to change.*
Looking at the odds given, Freiburg are the favourites with a 57.1% chance of winning at odds of 1.75. Basel are given a 23.8% chance with 4.20 odds, while a draw is priced at 3.91 with a 25.6% likelihood. This shows that bookmakers are expecting Freiburg to get the job done in front of their home fans.
Most recent head-to-head: First competitive meeting
Freiburg and Basel are preparing to go head-to-head in their first ever competitive fixture. The two teams did clash in a friendly fixture last year, with the German side winning the match 6-0. However, Wednesday's Europa League fixture is expected to be a lot more competitive.
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Freiburg preview: Bundesliga side at near full strength
Freiburg are still missing Daniel-Kofi Kyereh, with the 29-year-old sitting on the sidelines for two years. Apart from that, the German side have a fully fit squad at their disposal.
Goalkeeper Noah Atubolu is in top form and made Bundesliga history over the weekend, becoming the first man to save five penalties in a row. Junior Adamu is also expected to feature, with the Austrian getting a goal and assist against Bremen. He is expected to make his first European appearance since a defeat to West Ham in 2023.
Predicted lineup: Atubolu (GK), Makengo, Lienhart, Ginter, Kubler, Osterhage, Eggestein, Grifo, Holer, Beste & Adamu
Last five fixtures
- 20.09.25 – Werder Bremen 0-3 Freiburg
- 13.09.25 – Freiburg 3-1 Stuttgart
- 31.08.25 – FC Koln 4-1 Freiburg
- 23.08.25 – Freiburg 1-3 Augsburg
- 16.08.25 – Lotte 0-2 Freiburg
Basel preview: Dangerous forwards to feature
Basel's Benie Traore remains a doubt for the trip to Germany, having missed the last six matches due to a leg injury. Finn van Breemen is also expected to stay at home, with the 22-year-old continuing his recovery from a knee injury.
Forward Albian Ajeti will be looking to continue his impressive run on the road, having scored four of his last five goals away from home. Former Liverpool man Xherdan Shaqiri is also the dangerman. The experienced Swiss superstar has made eight goal contributions in as many appearances across all competitions.
Predicted lineup: Hitz (GK), Schmid, Barisic, Vouilloz, Tsunemoto, Otele, Metinho, Koindredi, Salah, Shaqiri & Ajeti
Last five fixtures
- 19.09.25 – Etoile-Carouge 2-2 Basel (Basel win 3-2 on pens)
- 13.09.25 – Thun 1-3 Basel
- 30.08.25 – Sion 0-1 Basel
- 27.08.25 – FC Copenhagen 2-0 Basel
- 20.08.25 – Basel 1-1 FC Copenhagen
Player to watch: Xherdan Shaqiri
Former Liverpool, Bayern Munich and Inter Milan star Xherdan Shaqiri is the man to watch on Wednesday night.
The 33-year-old scored twice and assisted in a 3-1 win over Thun a fortnight ago. One game before that, Shaqiri posted another assist. The Swiss forward also scored in the Champions League qualifying clash with FC Copenhagen.
Shaqiri had 39 goal contributions in the Swiss Super League last season, and it appears the former Stoke City man is on track for a similarly strong campaign.