Freiburg will be looking to continue their push for Europa League knockout football when they take on Red Bull Salzburg this Thursday night.
Can the hosts prevail, or will the Austrians produce an upset? Read our Freiburg vs Red Bull Salzburg prediction and preview to find out, but don't forget to also check out some of our other Europa League predictions.
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Freiburg vs Red Bull Salzburg: Hosts eye latest win
Key Stats
- Freiburg have scored exactly two goals in four of their last five home matches.
- Six of Salzburg’s last eight games saw both teams score.
- Six of Salzburg's previous seven European away matches produced over 3.5 goals.
Correct score prediction: Freiburg 2-1 Red Bull Salzburg
Red Bull Salzburg’s last trip to Germany ended in a 5-0 defeat, when they were beaten by Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League.
While Freiburg have shown weaknesses, especially in their defeat to Heidenheim last weekend, they should have enough quality to preserve and continue their unbeaten record in the Europa League.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Freiburg backed to win
- HOME: 6/5 (2.20) – 45.50%
- DRAW: 27/10 (3.70) – 27.00%
- AWAY: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.33%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
It's clear from these Freiburg vs Red Bull Salzburg odds that the bookies expect a win for the home team.
Nevertheless, if you liked our predictions for this game, remember to also check our betting tips for today.
Most recent H2Hs: First meeting on the cards
Freiburg are not exactly regulars on the European scene, meaning they are taking on a lot of new opposition. Red Bull Salzburg are one of them, with the two teams set to go head-to-head for the first time.
Freiburg preview: Solid European record
Freiburg have done well in Europe, picking up 11 points from five games. However, they did endure a rare Bundesliga loss at the weekend against a revived Heidenheim side, and they will be determined to shake off that disappointment against Salzburg.
On the injury front, young defender Max Rosenfelder is a doubt after going off injured over the weekend. Jordy Makengo has missed the last four games with a muscle injury, while forward Eren Dinkci has also been on the sidelines in recent weeks.
Predicted lineup: Atubolu (GK), Gunter, Lienhart, Ginter, Kubler, Manzambi, Eggestein, Grifo Suzuki, Beste & Holer
Last five matches
- Heidenheim 2-1 SC Freiburg (Bundesliga)
- SC Freiburg 2-0 Darmstadt (DFB-Pokal)
- SC Freiburg 4-0 Mainz (Bundesliga)
- Viktoria Plzen 0-0 SC Freiburg (UEFA Europa League)
- Bayern Munich 6-2 SC Freiburg (Bundesliga)
Red Bull Salzburg preview: Visitors desperate for points
Having endured four defeats from five games in the Europa League, Red Bull Salzburg are on the brink of early elimination from the competition this season.
Midfielder Takumu Kawamura has been out of action with a knee injury, while Maurits Kjaergaard has missed the last three games with a calf problem. Swedish defender John Mellberg, meanwhile, has been out for pretty much the entire season so far.
Predicted lineup: Schlager (GK), Kratzig, Schuster, Gadou, Lainer, Bidstrup, Diabate, Bischoff, Vertessen, Baidoo & Ratkov
Last five matches
- FC Blau-Weiss Linz 0-2 FC Red Bull Salzburg (Austrian Football Bundesliga)
SCR Altach 1-1 FC Red Bull Salzburg (Austrian Football Bundesliga)
Bologna 4-1 FC Red Bull Salzburg (UEFA Europa League)
FC Red Bull Salzburg 2-3 WSG Tirol (Austrian Football Bundesliga)
SK Sturm Graz 1-1 FC Red Bull Salzburg (Austrian Football Bundesliga)
Player to watch: Johan Manzambi
Johan Manzambi has scored four of his last five goals for Freiburg come before the interval, though it is worth pointing out that two of the last three came in losing efforts.
Manzambi will be looking to deliver another big performance this Thursday against Salzburg.