Union Berlin will look to widen the gap between themselves and the relegation zone when they travel to Europa-Park Stadion to face Freiburg in the Bundesliga.
The hosts have struggled for form in recent weeks, going winless in their last three matches across all competitions and managing just one victory from their previous four league outings.
Union Berlin currently sit 11th in the Bundesliga table with 28 points from 25 matches, leaving them only four points clear of the relegation zone.
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Freiburg vs Union Berlin key stats
- Freiburg are winless in their last three matches.
- Union Berlin have won once in their last 10 matches.
- Six of the last seven of Freiburg's matches have produced fewer than five cards.
Freiburg vs Union Berlin preview: Draw on the cards?
| Freiburg | vs | Union Berlin |
|---|---|---|
| 8th | Position | 11th |
| 34 | Points | 28 |
| 37 | Goals For | 56 |
| 42 | Goals Against | 48 |
| 5 | Clean Sheets | 5 |
| 5th | Home Rank | 11th |
| 16th | Away Rank | 9th |
Freiburg head into this match following a 1-0 defeat to Genk in the Europa League, although it is their inconsistent league form that has caused greater frustration among supporters.
A 3-3 draw with Bayer Leverkusen in their previous Bundesliga outing left them eighth in the table with 34 points from 25 matches, leaving their hopes of a top-six finish hanging by a thread.
Freiburg are unbeaten at Europa-Park Stadion across all competitions since their 3-1 opening day defeat against Augsburg.
With nine games remaining, closing the gap on the teams above will require a significant turnaround, but Freiburg must remain in contention and be ready to capitalise if their rivals drop points in the final stretch of the campaign.
Head coach Julian Schuster has an otherwise healthy squad available, with Max Rosenfelder the only notable absentee as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury.
A glance at the Bundesliga table may give the impression that Union Berlin are relatively safe, but the reality is far less comfortable.
With just one win from their last 10 matches and back-to-back defeats, the situation could quickly deteriorate if they fail to halt their current slump.
All of the last 10 meetings between Freiburg and Union Berlin have produced fewer than 11 corners.
Their away record also offers little encouragement, with seven defeats on the road this season - including three in a row - and 21 goals conceded, hardly inspiring confidence ahead of a trip to face a side known for their strong home form.
Union will also have to cope with several absentees, as Diogo Leite (thigh) and Tom Rothe (muscle) remain sidelined through injury, while fellow centre-back Leopold Querfeld is suspended after receiving his fifth yellow card of the season against Werder Bremen.
Freiburg vs Union Berlin form guide & betting tips
| Freiburg | vs | Union Berlin |
|---|---|---|
| W-L-W-L-D | League Form | D-L-W-L-L |
| 7 | Points | 4 |
| 10th | Form Table | 15th |
| 6 | Goals For | 5 |
| 9 | Goals Against | 9 |
| L-W-L-D-L | Form (all comps) | D-L-W-L-L |
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Whispers Predicts: Freiburg 1-1 Union Berlin
With seven wins, four draws and just one defeat at home, Freiburg will be confident of maintaining their strong record at Europa-Park Stadion.
However, their recent defensive struggles cannot be ignored, as Freiburg have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last five matches, making BTTS – Yes at 1.91 an appealing option.
Freiburg have also scored six goals in their last five league outings, while Union Berlin are desperate for points, which makes Under 2.5 goals at 1.73 another bet worth considering.
Die Breisgau-Brasilianer could extend their unbeaten home run to 12 matches, but a draw at 3.30 with bet365 also looks a strong possibility.
> Match result: Draw at 3.3 | Likelihood: Probable
> Under 2.5 goals at 1.73 | Likelihood: Probable
> BTTS-Yes at 1.91 | Likelihood: Possible
> Under 10.5 corners at 1.44 | Likelihood: Possible