2024/25 Preview: Freiburg vs. Bochum – Who Will Win, Injury News, Predicted Lineups

Match Overview

On Saturday, September 14, 2024, Freiburg will host Bochum at Europa-Park Stadion in Round 3 of the Bundesliga.

Freiburg, currently 10th in the league, will look to extend their impressive home form against Bochum, who are struggling at the bottom of the table.

Freiburg: Form and Key Insights

Freiburg have had a mixed start to the season with one win and one loss in their opening two matches. They sit 10th in the Bundesliga table with 3 points, having scored 3 goals and conceded 3.

Last 5 Matches: 15 goals scored.
Form: WL (Win against Stuttgart, Loss against Bayern Munich).
Head-to-head: Freiburg have a perfect record against Bochum in their last 6 meetings, winning all 6.
Home Record: Freiburg are unbeaten in their last 4 home games, including a 3-1 victory against Stuttgart.

Injuries:

Freiburg will be without several key players for this fixture. Daniel-Kofi Kyereh, Kilian Sildillia, Manuel Gulde, Maximilian Philipp, and Michael Gregoritsch are all sidelined with injuries, with return dates ranging from late September to late October. Noah Weisshaupt is also struggling with fitness but could be available soon.

Predicted Lineup: Florian Müller; Lukas Kübler, Max Rosenfelder, Philipp Lienhart, Christian Günter (C); Patrick Osterhage, M. Eggestein, Ritsu Doan; Merlin Röhl, Vincenzo Grifo, Junior Adamu.

Bochum: Form and Key Insights

Bochum have had a challenging start to their Bundesliga campaign, losing both of their opening matches. They are currently 17th in the table with no points, having scored 0 goals and conceded 3.

Last 5 Matches: 9 goals scored.
Form: LL (Loss against Gladbach, Loss against Leipzig).
Head-to-head: Bochum have not managed to secure a win against Freiburg in their last 6 encounters.
Away Record: Bochum have not scored in their last 2 away matches.

Injuries:

Bochum are dealing with their own injury issues. Bernardo and Ivan Ordets are both sidelined with knee and shoulder injuries respectively, with expected returns in early October. Mohammed Tolba is also struggling with fitness but could be back soon.

Predicted Lineup: Patrick Drewes; Felix Passlack, Jakov Medić, Erhan Mašović, Maximilian Wittek; Anthony Losilla (C), Ibrahima Sissoko, Matúš Bero; Dani de Wit, Moritz Broschinski, Philipp Hofmann.

Who Will Win?

According to fan voting and match data, Freiburg are the favorites with a 69% chance of winning this match. Bochum have a 12% chance of securing a victory, while there is a 19% chance of the match ending in a draw.

Final Thoughts

Freiburg’s strong home record and Bochum’s struggles on the road make Freiburg the likely winners of this clash. However, Bochum will be hoping to turn their fortunes around and break their scoring drought. The match promises to be an exciting encounter with Freiburg looking to capitalize on their form and Bochum fighting to find their rhythm.