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An interesting fixture is on the cards as Paderborn host Freiburg in the second round of the Bundesliga at Home Deluxe Arena on Saturday.
The visitors have been in sensational form and will look to extend their winning streak in all competitions to seven games.
Paderborn, meanwhile, are eyeing their first win of the campaign.
Read our Paderborn vs Freiburg prediction, preview and betting tips below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Paderborn vs Freiburg key stats
- Ten of Freiburg's last 12 games went north of the 2.5-goal marker.
- Six of the last seven H2Hs produced goals at both ends.
- Paderborn are currently on a five-match unbeaten run.
Paderborn vs Freiburg preview: Business as usual for the visitors?
Paderborn vs Freiburg — Tale of the Tape
| Paderborn | vs | Freiburg |
|---|---|---|
| 11th | Position | 2nd |
| 1 | Points | 3 |
| 0 | Goals For | 4 |
| 0 | Goals Against | 1 |
| 1 | Clean Sheets | 0 |
| N/A | Home / Away Rank | N/A |
*These figures were accurate at the time of publishing.
Paderborn played out a goalless draw in their Bundesliga opener at Mainz last weekend.
The hosts have been a tough team to beat, as they are unbeaten in five consecutive matches and have lost only once in their last 13 outings across all competitions.
It is worth mentioning that Paderborn were absent from the German top flight during the last six seasons and have not won a Bundesliga fixture since January 2020.
Ahead of their first home game, head coach Ralf Kettemann will be without midfielder Sebastian Klaas, who has a groin problem, and defender Nyamekye Awortwie-Grant, who is suffering from a minor knee injury.
On the other hand, Freiburg have been unstoppable of late, winning six matches in a row across all competitions.
The visitors have not had too much trouble finding the net, as they have scored at least four goals in three consecutive games, and at least three goals in each of their last five outings in all competitions.
After their comfortable 4-1 victory over Werder Bremen last weekend, Julian Schuster's troops are second in the Bundesliga.
The visitors remain without long-term absentee Florent Muslija, who is not expected back in action until December because of cruciate ligament surgery. Patrick Osterhage (muscular problem) and Rihito Yamamoto are also unavailable, with the latter ruled out because of fitness issues.
Interestingly, Paderborn won the last two clashes between these sides, although they have conversely lost their last two home encounters with Freiburg.
Paderborn vs Freiburg form guide & betting tips
| Paderborn | vs | Freiburg |
|---|---|---|
D
|
Bundesliga Form |
W
|
| 1 | Points | 3 |
| 11th | Form Table | 2nd |
| 0 | Goals For | 4 |
| 0 | Goals Against | 1 |
W
W
D
W
D
|
Form (All Comps) |
W
W
W
W
W
|
Whispers Predicts: Paderborn 1-3 Freiburg
At 11/10 (2.10), Freiburg are considered favourites by the bookies ahead of this skirmish.
The visitors have been in sensational form, and considering they won their last two trips to this stadium, we are confident that Freiburg's winning streak will continue this weekend.
Freiburg's last four matches have all gone above the 3.5-goal line, and this can be backed at 8/5 (2.60).
We also fancy
Freiburg & BTTS – Yes at 5/2 (3.50). This combination landed in the visiting team's last four fixtures.
> Over 3.5 total goals at 8/5 (2.60) | Likelihood: Possible
> BTTS – Yes at 3/5 (1.60) | Likelihood: Probable
> Match result: Freiburg at 11/10 (2.10) | Likelihood: Probable
> Freiburg & BTTS – Yes at 5/2 (3.50) | Likelihood: Possible
> Correct Score: 1-3 at 14/1 (15.00) | Likelihood: Outsider