Sunday 31/09/2014, 18:30, Germany Bundesliga, Round 2, Freiburg vs M'gladbach
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Freiburg fielded an offensive minded formation in the first round of the German championship, but they went down by the odd goal. Using two strikers and four midfielders allowed them to create numerous scoring opportunities and they even had better ball possession, but that didn't amount to much. Tonight they take on a team that had to settle for a draw in the first match of the Bundesliga but scored seven goals a few days ago, in Europa League qualifiers.
Freiburg vs M'gladbach Odds
Freiburg 2.95, Draw 3.40, M'gladbach 2.35
Freiburg vs M'gladbach Tips
M'gladbach's inability to keep a clean sheet is almost chronic, so it meant a great deal for them to win the second leg of the European competition without allowing a goal. They steamrolled past their opponents and are now waiting for the group stage to begin, but they can't neglect the domestic championship.
Hrgota and Raffael were paired up front midweek, but the Brazilian striker failed to score a single goal and as a result was replaced in the second half. It is very possible for him to start on the bench, while Hazard will be given the chance to shine, but the Swedish striker is guaranteed to spearhead the offensive. He was the author of three goals against Sarajevo and will be the main threat for Freiburg.
The hosts are fully aware of the danger posed by M'gladbach and will have no choice but to stick to their recent strategy, which emphasizes the importance of a solid defensive. They managed to keep a clean sheet in 2 of the last five games and won both of them, while settling for a 1-1 draw in two other fixtures.
Frustrating as it is, the narrow margin defeat to Frankfurt won't lead to any major changes in the first 11, with Guede and Mehmedi still being the first choice for manager Streich. Freiburg has low expectations for this season of the Bundesliga, as they only need to avoid relegation and try to finish in the first half.
Key Facts
- M'gladbach scored a total of 14 goals in the last four games, while Freiburg only managed to score 4
- The head to head record slightly favors the home team, but overall the two squads have split points
Freiburg vs M'gladbach Prediction
2.35 for the visiting team to prevail is not remarkable value, especially when it comes to fixtures that don't involve Bayern or Dortmund. Nevertheless, M'gladbach is the team in better form and their offensive is finally clicking, so it is worth taking a leap of faith with the visitors.
Bet: M'gladbach @ 2.35 with Pinnacle Sports
