Union Berlin vs SC Freiburg: Bundesliga Match Preview and Predictions

On November 8, 2024, the Bundesliga will witness an exciting matchup between Union Berlin and SC Freiburg at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei in Berlin. This encounter pits two teams in the top half of the Bundesliga against each other, with Union Berlin currently in seventh place and SC Freiburg in sixth[3][4].

Union Berlin, with 15 points from nine games, is looking to break their recent winless streak. The team has not secured a victory in their last three games, including a 3-0 loss to Bayern Munich in their previous outing. Despite this, Union Berlin has a strong home record in the Bundesliga this season, having won three of their four home games[3][4][5].

SC Freiburg, with 16 points, is also seeking to regain their scoring form after being held to a goalless draw by Mainz in their last league game. Freiburg has won three of their last five games across all competitions but has struggled in recent meetings against Union Berlin, winning only one of their last eight encounters[3][4][5].

The head-to-head statistics between the two teams indicate a closely contested history. In their last 16 meetings, Union Berlin have won seven times, with four draws and five wins for SC Freiburg. At home, Union Berlin has an unbeaten record against Freiburg in their last six meetings, recording four wins[4][5].

In terms of player availability, Union Berlin’s Josip Juranović and Lucas Tousart are facing late fitness tests, while Kevin Volland is expected to return after the international break. For SC Freiburg, Jordy Makengo and Kenneth Schmidt have returned from injuries but are unlikely to start, and Daniel-Kofi Kyereh and Merlin Röhl are out due to their respective injuries[4][5].

Predictions suggest a low-scoring draw, with Union Berlin favored to win at odds of 2.08. The betting tip leans towards a draw, with under 2.5 goals expected in the match[4][5].