Match Overview
On December 17th, SC Freiburg will face FC Koln at the Europa-Park Stadion in a Bundesliga match. The odds currently favor SC Freiburg with a local winner prediction of 1.90, while the draw has odds of 3.88 and an away win is valued at 4.32.
Historical Face-Off
In their previous encounter on April 29th, 2023, SC Freiburg emerged victorious with a narrow 1-0 win over FC Koln in the Bundesliga. Looking further back, it’s evident that these teams have faced each other multiple times in recent years. Over their last eight meetings, both teams have been able to secure victories against one another. Interestingly, three out of those eight matches saw three or more goals being scored.
Local Team’s Recent Form
SC Freiburg has shown promising form lately with three wins and two losses in their last six matches across all competitions. In the Bundesliga, they currently sit at eighth place with 21 points from 14 games played. At home, they have performed well with three wins and two draws from six matches.
In their most recent fixture against West Ham in the UEFA Europa League on December 14th, SC Freiburg suffered a disappointing defeat with a scoreline of 2-0.
Away Team’s Recent Form
FC Koln has struggled recently, managing only one win in their last six matches away from home. In terms of league position, they find themselves near the bottom of the table at sixteenth place with just ten points after fourteen games played.
Their most recent match was against FSV Mainz on December 10th in which they played out a goalless draw.
Key Players Spotlight
For SC Freiburg, Vincenzo Grifo has been in exceptional form, contributing seven goals and seven assists in 21 appearances across all competitions. Another player to watch is Michael Gregoritsch, who has scored five goals so far this season.
FC Koln’s Davie Selke has been a key figure for his team, finding the back of the net four times in fourteen matches. Florian Kainz is another player to keep an eye on with three goals and one assist to his name.
Statistical Insights
SC Freiburg has displayed a strong attacking prowess recently, scoring nine goals in their last six matches while conceding six. On the other hand, FC Koln has struggled defensively, allowing six goals in their previous six games while only managing to score five.
Looking at their overall performance in the Bundesliga this season, SC Freiburg has scored 17 goals but conceded 23. FC Koln’s goal-scoring record stands at ten goals with 24 conceded.
Match Prediction: SC Freiburg 2-1 FC Koln
Based on recent performances and statistical insights, it is predicted that SC Freiburg will come out on top with a narrow victory over FC Koln. The final scoreline is expected to be SC Freiburg 2-1 FC Koln. However, both teams have shown potential in front of goal and could make for an exciting match-up.
