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SC Freiburg vs Union Berlin Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 08-11-2026
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Match Prediction
Expected score: SC Freiburg 2-0 Union Berlin
SC FreiburgDrawUnion Berlin
Over 2.5 goalsYes (68%)
SC Freiburg host Union Berlin in Bundesliga Round 9 at the Europa-Park Stadion. Freiburg sit third with 16 points from eight games, while Union Berlin languish in 16th on 7 points. The gulf in form and league position is stark, and the underlying metrics suggest a decisive home advantage.
Team form
SC Freiburg
Freiburg have won 5 of 8 matches, scoring 18 goals and conceding 10 across the season. Their recent record shows two wins in their last four outings: they beat Augsburg 2-1 away on 31 October, though losses to Bayern Munich (1-3) and Bayer Leverkusen (1-2) underscore the inconsistency. Over their last five games, they averaged 1.6 goals scored and 1.8 conceded. Their 4-2-3-1 shape under Schuster is structured to control possession and create chances through the midfield, with Engelhardt recording an assist in their most recent fixture.
Union Berlin
Union Berlin's campaign has stalled dramatically. One win in eight league games, four draws and three defeats leave them deep in the relegation zone. They have conceded 19 goals—nearly double their tally of 7 scored. Their last Bundesliga outing, a 3-3 draw with Frankfurt on 29 August, showed defensive frailty despite 10 shots on goal and 68% pass accuracy. The 4-1-3-2 formation under Lustrinelli has failed to generate defensive solidity or attacking threat. Over their last five competitive matches (mixing league, cup and friendlies), they averaged 2.2 goals scored and 2.2 conceded—a reflection of a side neither defending nor attacking with conviction.
Head-to-head
The head-to-head record is mixed but tilted toward Union Berlin in recent years. They won three of the last five meetings, including away victories in 2022 (4-1), 2021 (1-0) and 2019 (3-1). However, Freiburg's home record against them is stronger: they won 3-1 at home in 2020 and 3-0 in 2015. The 4-1 away loss in 2022 is the most recent clash and suggests Union Berlin can be dangerous on the road, but Freiburg's current league position and form offer little encouragement for the visitors.
Key factors
Freiburg's attacking efficiency and defensive stability contrast sharply with Union Berlin's vulnerability. Freiburg average 2.25 goals per game and concede 1.25; Union Berlin average 0.88 scored and 2.38 conceded. The hosts control possession and create structured chances; the visitors are fragile at the back and blunt in attack. Freiburg's midfield, anchored by Eggestein and Engelhardt, should dominate the tempo. Union Berlin's Kemlein and Khedira will struggle to impose themselves. The absence of injury or suspension data suggests both teams field full-strength sides, but the quality gap is the decisive factor.
Prediction
Freiburg are clear favourites on multiple grounds: league position, goal difference, recent form and tactical superiority. The hosts have won 5 of 8 games and concede fewer than 1.3 per match, while Union Berlin have won just once and leak 2.38 per game. At home, Freiburg should dictate play and create multiple clear-cut chances. Union Berlin's defensive record suggests they will struggle to contain the hosts' attacking play through the midfield and wide areas. The bookmakers price a home win at 1.51, reflecting the disparity. The data points to a comfortable Freiburg victory.
Back Freiburg to win. The hosts are strong favourites on form, league standing and defensive record. Union Berlin's relegation-form and leaky defence make them vulnerable to Freiburg's structured attacking play. A home win is the most likely outcome, with a margin of victory likely to be decisive rather than narrow.
Match info
Tournaments:
Bundesliga(Regular Season - 9)
Referee:
Sascha Stegemann
Stadium
Europa-Park-Stadion, Freiburg
Statistics
Odds Comparison
Recent Form
SC Freiburg
W
W
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L
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Union Berlin
D
L
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D
W
Injuries & Suspensions
Lineups
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Bayern München | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 21 |
| 2 |  Borussia Dortmund | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 21 |
| 3 |  RB Leipzig | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 18 |
| 4 |  SC Freiburg | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 16 |
| 5 |  Werder Bremen | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 15 |
| 6 |  Bayer Leverkusen | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 13 |
| 7 |  SV Elversberg | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 13 |
| 8 |  VfB Stuttgart | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 12 |
| 9 |  Eintracht Frankfurt | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12 |
| 10 |  Hamburger SV | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 12 |
| 11 |  FSV Mainz 05 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 10 |
| 12 |  SC Paderborn 07 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 10 |
| 13 |  FC Augsburg | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 9 |
| 14 |  1899 Hoffenheim | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 9 |
| 15 |  1. FC Köln | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| 16 |  Union Berlin | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| 17 |  FC Schalke 04 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 |
| 18 |  Borussia Mönchengladbach | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 4 |
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