Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips for Dortmund vs. Freiburg at Bundesliga
Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips for Dortmund vs. Freiburg at Bundesliga
The Millionaires slipped on the road in Heindenheim and now have to bounce back immediately. Otherwise, they will lose the pace in the Champions League race. RB is awfully close, which puts pressure on the team from Dortmund. As for Freburgh, the Zebras need this win desperately because of the fact they already have back-to-back losses, which deteriorated their chances for any place on the international stage.
Dortmund
Borussia didn’t lose in the past seven competitive events but won only three times with four draws. Not the record they and the fans would want to see. The Millionaires’ oscillations aren’t surprising anyone, and it’s not an upset anymore to see them fail to win.
They aren’t as confident at home as they were in the past, winning just twice in the previous five encounters at Signal-Iduna. Defense is the biggest problem for Edin Terzic and his coaching staff because Borussia didn’t keep a clean sheet in the previous five home games.
All of them were with both teams netting, but on certain occasions, that wasn’t enough, particularly against better teams like RB or Bayern Munich. Even though this squad has above-average offensive potential, struggles in the back line are constantly ruining results.
Freiburg
The Zebras were in shy conversations about the Champions League place. It seems that several teams have equal chances for No.4 in the Bundesliga, and until two weeks ago, Freiburg was near all other rivals.
However, the losses against Werder on the road, and Stuttgart at home ruined prospects for reaching the elite European competition. Both events ended with the same result, 1-3, and four of the past five Freiburg played saw both teams netting and at least four hits.
The Zebras are mediocre on the road, with them having 10 points in 10 outings, with three wins, one draw, and six losses, scoring only nine times while allowing 20 hits on the other end.
Dortmund: Meyer; Maatsen, Schlotterbeck, Sule, Meunier; Bynoe-Gittens, Ozcan, Sabitzer, Malen; Moukoko, Fullkrug
Freiburg: Atubolu; Makengo, Gulde, Szalai, Kubler; Hofler, Eggenstein; Sallai, Philipp, Grifo; Holer
* at the time of writing these lineups were relevant
Dortmund was very confident in the opening game of the year, which took place on September 16. The final result of that event was 4-2 for the Millionaires, who didn’t lose against Freiburg in the last four events. The total goal difference was 17-5. The previous game in Dortmund ended 5-1 in the hosts’ favor.
Freiburg is soft on the road and has a defensive-minded approach, which Borussia likes. But even though they use conservative tactics, their defense breaks frequently, which is why we have to bet on Borussia’s victory. It’s simply the only logical solution here.
Our verdict: Dortmund wins