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Freiburg vs Hertha Berlin – Predictions, Odds & Betting tips 26/02/2022, Team News and Lineups
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Bookmaker Ratings prediction one: Team Goals – Freiburg to Score Over 1.5 Goals – 1.70
Bookmaker Ratings prediction two: Both Teams to Score – NO – 2.00
Freiburg to Score Over 1.5 Goals
The biggest scorers they’re not, though Freiburg have been in solid scoring form at home of late, notching in each of their last five at Europa-Park Stadion, scoring two or more in three of their last four. They’ve also scored two or more in four home games against bottom-half teams this season. The visitors have conceded two or more in five of their last six on the road.
Both Teams to Score – NO
Not only are the visitors struggling defensively on the road, but they’ve also found it tough to get going offensively, scoring in just two of their last six away matches. Only two Bundesliga teams have scored fewer away goals than Hertha, who have scored an average of less than one goal per away game. It’s also worth noting that only one Bundesliga side has kept more clean sheets than Freiburg this term.
Preliminary review and match prediction for Freiburg vs Hertha Berlin
Freiburg’s hopes of European football were boosted last time out, as the boys from Europa-Park picked up all three points away from home, beating Augsburg by two goals to one. Following a couple of poor results, that road win was a big one for Christian Streich’s men, who really ought to come into this fixture against an out-of-sorts Hertha side feeling confident.
When last seen at this venue, the hosts underwhelmed at tad, limping to a 1-1 draw against Mainz, but their overall home form remains solid. They’re unbeaten in four on their own patch, while their record against teams that are currently in the bottom half is reasonably solid, picking up home wins against the likes of Furth, Augsburg and Stuttgart this season.
For the visitors, things are starting to go sour rather rapidly. It’s now no win in six for the men from the German capital, and they now find themselves just one point above the bottom three. After conceding six at home last time out, the Berlin boys aren’t likely to head to Europa-Park Stadion feeling upbeat, that’s for sure.
Keeping teams at bay is becoming a huge problem for Hertha. Saturday’s visitors have shipped 13 goals in their last four matches and have now kept just one clean sheet in their last eight fixtures. Interestingly, only bottom-of-the-pile Furth have conceded more travelling goals than Hertha in the Bundesliga this season.
Safe bet
If a ‘safe’ bet is what you’re looking for, then get on the hosts, who have a gilt-edged opportunity to pick up another important three points on their quest for a place inside the coveted top six. Against defensively inept opposition who collect just 0.73 points away from home on average, Freiburg, who have a positive record in such games, can be backed to get the job done.
Team News
Yannik Keitel is expected to miss out for the hosts, though they have no other personnel concerns right now. In contrast, Hertha could be without a whole host of players, including Dedryck Boyata, Kevin-Prince Boateng, Marton Dardai and Oliver Christensen.
Starting Line-ups
Freiburg: Flekken, Schmid, Lienhart, Schlotterburg, Gunter, Sallai, Eggestein, Hofler, Grifo, Jeong, Petersen.
Hertha Berlin: Schwolow, Pekarik, Stark, Kempf, Mittelstadt, Ekkelenkamp, Ascacibar, Darida, Maolida, Belfodil, Jovetic.
Highlighted Player
Nils Petersen
It’s been an injury-hit campaign for Freiburg’s veteran forward, but the 33-year-old regained full fitness recently and is already starting to make a big impact. Having notched from the bench against Mainz, Petersen found the net on his first start for several months last time out. Previous seasons have shown us that an in form Petersen is a dangerous weapon, so Hertha better look out. An average of 0.41 xG per 90 minutes tells us that his success hasn’t been down to luck either.
Most Popular FAQ for Freiburg vs Hertha Berlin
Who won the last meeting between these clubs?
Freiburg won by two goals to one when the teams met earlier in the campaign.
Where will this fixture be played?
This fixture will be played at Europa-Park Stadion, the home of Freiburg.
Which bookmaker has the best odds for this game?
We recommend checking out both William Hill and Vbet ahead of this fixture.
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