In a Bundesliga conflict on Sunday, European-chasing Freiburg hosts strugglers FC Koln at Europa-Park.
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Freiburg, aiming for European qualification, host FC Koln at Europa-Park in an important Bundesliga fixture. Whereas Freiburg suffered a 2-0 defeat in opposition to West Ham within the Europa League, ending a successful streak, they continue to be contenders for European spots within the Bundesliga.
With solely 4 factors behind fifth-placed Borussia Dortmund, Freiburg’s stable type places them in competition for a European spot. They’ve document in opposition to Koln, successful 11 out of their final 16 conferences.
Koln, after a troublesome begin, confirmed enchancment below Steffen Baumgart. Regardless of just one win in 5 video games, they’ve been defensively sound, conceding simply three objectives of their latest outings.
Nonetheless, their away type has been problematic, successful simply as soon as of their final 17 visits to Freiburg.
The membership confronted further challenges with a hefty superb following fan-related points, including to the strain of their bid to climb out of the relegation zone earlier than the winter break.
Current Type:
Freiburg Bundesliga type: L D L D W W
Freiburg type (all competitions): L D W W W L
FC Koln Bundesliga type: L D D L W D
FC Koln type (all competitions): L D D L W D
Workforce Information:
Freiburg would possibly keep the same lineup from their Europa League sport. Regardless of accidents to key gamers like Christian Gunter, Daniel-Kofi Kyereh, Maximilian Philipp, and Yannik Keitel, they proceed to place up robust performances.
Koln’s Julian Chabot is unsure attributable to a latest harm, whereas Florian Kainz, Sargis Adamyan, and Faride Alidou are anticipated to overlook out.
Dejan Ljubicic might be the one non-German within the Koln lineup attributable to potential absences.
Potential Lineups:
Freiburg:
Atubolu;
Sildillia, Ginter, Gulde, Kubler;
Doan, Eggestein, Hofler, Grifo;
Sallai, Gregoritsch
FC Koln:
Schwabe;
Carstensen, Hubers, Kilian, Heintz;
Martel, Ljubicic;
Thielmann, Waldschmidt, Maina;
Selke
Prediction: Freiburg 1-1 FC Koln
Anticipate a carefully contested match with Koln displaying defensive resilience. A minor fatigue issue may have an effect on Freiburg’s efficiency following their midweek European fixture. The prediction is a draw between the 2 sides.