RB Leipzig will host SC Freiburg at the Red Bull Arena on Wednesday, looking to bounce back from their recent losing run.
RB Leipzig have lost the last two Bundesliga matches, and they will be desperate to bounce back strongly in the game vs SC Freiburg on Wednesday. It will be interesting to see if they can produce a strong performance and get back to winning ways.
On the other hand, Freiburg are in impressive form right now with three wins and a draw from their last four matches in all competitions. They will certainly fancy their chances here and look to grind out a positive result away from home. The away side will look to take advantage of the home side’s vulnerability.
SC Freiburg have a poor record against RB Leipzig, and they have not won in their last six meetings. This is a golden opportunity for them to make amends and get a good result here. The Hard Tackle takes a closer look at the encounter ahead of the latest meeting between the two sides.
Team News & Tactics
RB Leipzig
Johan Bakayoko (muscle), Ezechiel Banzuzi (muscle), Kevin Kampl (personal reason), Assan Ouedraogo (knee), and Benjamin Henrichs (leg) are ruled out. Lukas Klostermann misses out due to an accumulation of yellow cards.
RB Leipzig will shape up in a 4-3-3 formation vs SC Freiburg, with Peter Gulacsi in goal. Ridle Baku and David Raum will start as the full-backs here. They will look to help out defensively and create opportunities during transition. Willi Orban and Castello Lukeba will form the central defensive partnership.
As for the midfield unit, Xaver Schlager, Nicolas Siewald and Christoph Baumgartner will start in the middle of the park. They will look to add creativity and control to the side. Conrad Harder and Yan Diomande will add pace, flair, and goals from the wide areas. Finally, Romulo will lead the line for RB Leipzig vs SC Freiburg on Wednesday.
Probable Lineup (4-3-3): Gulacsi; Baku, Orban, Lukeba, Raum’ Schlager, Siewald, Baumgartner; Harder, Romulo, Diomande
Freiburg
Daniel-Kofi Kyereh is ruled out for the season with cruciate ligament damage. Other than that, the visitors have a fully fit squad to choose from. SC Freiburg will start in a 4-2-3-1 formation vs RB Leipzig, with Noah Atubolu in goal.
Lukas Kubler and Philipp Treu will start as the full-backs here. They will look to protect the central defenders and keep things tight at the back. Matthias Ginter and Anthony Jung will pair up at the heart of the defence.
As for the midfield unit, Johan Manzambi and Maximilian Eggestein will pair up in the double pivot. They will look to protect the back four and win the ball back for their side.
Jan-Niklas Beste and Derry Scherhant will start on the flanks. They will look to protect the full-backs and create opportunities for their teammates during transitions. Yuito Suzuki will operate as the attacking midfielder here, and he will look to link the midfield with the attack. Finally, Lucas Holer will spearhead the SC Freiburg attack vs RB Leipzig on Wednesday.
Probable lineup (4-2-3-1): Atubolu; Kubler, Ginter, Jung, Treu; Manzambi, Eggestein; Beste, Suzuki, Scherhant; Holer.
Key Stats
- RB Leipzig have been unbeaten in their last 13 matches against Freiburg.
- 20 goals have been scored in the last six matches between these two teams.
- Freiburg are unbeaten in five of the last six matches in all competitions.
- RB Leipzig are without a defeat in four of the last six matches in all competitions.
- RB Leipzig have scored at least 3 goals in their last 3 home matches against Freiburg in all competitions.
Player to Watch
Yan Diomande
The RB Leipzig attacker is our key player to watch. The Ivory Coast international has done quite well for the German club this season, and his performances have attracted the attention of top teams across Europe.
Diomande will look to create opportunities for his teammates and find the back of the net as well. He will add unpredictability and ingenuity in the final third for RB Leipzig. It will be interesting to see if the young Ivorian winger can make a defining impact and help his team grind out all three points.
Prediction
RB Leipzig 2-1 SC Freiburg
Both teams will be desperate for a victory here, and this is likely to be a close contest. Neither side is defensive in their approach, and they are likely to play for the win. This will be an open contest with plenty of opportunities for either side. It is fair to assume that both teams will get on the scoresheet here.
However, RB Leipzig have enough depth in their attacking unit, and they should be able to grind out all three points. A narrow victory for the home team is on the cards. The Hard Tackle predicts a 2-1 win for Ole Werner and his charges.
