Freiburg vs Eintracht Frankfurt Preview: Team News & Prediction
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Freiburg are seeking to hold off Borussia Dortmund for a top four spot and potential UEFA Champions League qualification in the Bundesliga as they take on Eintracht Frankfurt.
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How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports OR Not televised / US – Some matches will be televised on ESPN channels so it is worth checking their schedules
How to watch online: UK – Sky Go OR Cannot be streamed / US – ESPN+
Freiburg preview: Nervy end
Freiburg head into the final day of the campaign with a chance of achieving a first ever UEFA Champions League qualification as they sit tucked inside the top four, a point ahead of Borussia Dortmund, but with a crucial clash against Eintracht Frankfurt at the SC Stadion.
Freiburg replaced long-term manager Christian Streich with Julian Schuster and they have been much-improved throughout the campaign. They come into this one on the back of a 2-1 defeat of Holstein Kiel to relegate the in-form side last weekend.
Eintracht Frankfurt preview: Not done yet
Eintracht Frankfurt are not yet assured of UEFA Champions League qualification because a Borussia Dortmund win by more than a solitary goal at home to relegated Holstein Kiel means a defeat to Freiburg would see them slip out of the top four in the Bundesliga.
They have been impressive throughout the campaign even despite the departure of Omar Marmoush to Manchester City during the winter transfer window. They most recently shared a frustrating 2-2 draw with St Pauli at Waldstadion last weekend.
Freiburg team news: Nothing fresh
There are no fresh injury concerns or suspension issues for Freiburg to deal with ahead of the visit of Eintracht Frankfurt this weekend with only midfielder Daniel-Kofi Kyereh remaining a doubt for the hosts.
Predicted XI (4-4-1-1): Muller; Rosenfelder, Ginter, Lienhart, Makengo; Doan, Eggestein, Osterhage, Grifo; Manzambi; Adamu
Unavailable:
Questionable: Kyereh (Injured)
Eintracht Frankfurt team news: Several issues
The visitors are dealing with several injury issues for this one and they also have some key doubts such as Eric Junior Dina Ebimbe and Igor Matanovic. Former Germany international Mario Gotze remains sidelined due to a hamstring injury, too.
Predicted XI (3-4-2-1): Trapp; Tuta, Koch, Theate; Kristensen, Skhiri, Larsson, Brown; Knauff, Bahoya; Ekitike
Unavailable: Santos (Injured), Loune (Injured), Wenig (Injured), Gotze (Injured)
Questionable: Dina Ebimbe (Injured), Matanovic (Injured)
Freiburg vs Eintracht Frankfurt prediction
If Freiburg win then they will finish in the top four with Frankfurt in jeopardy based on the result of Dortmund’s game against Kiel, as mentioned. If Frankfurt win and Dortmund win then Freiburg will fall out of the top four and that is the same for if Dortmund win and this one ends up in a draw. If Dortmund do not beat Holstein Kiel then both sides could qualify for the UEFA Champions League. Permutations a plenty, it is expected to be a thrilling watch for the neutral between two strong sides that have overachieved this season and both teams scoring on the final day would appear a good bet.
Freiburg vs Eintracht Frankfurt tip: Both teams to score
