The Bundesliga returns with a bang this week as Freiburg prepare to face off against Wolfsburg in a high-stakes showdown at the Europa-Park Stadion on Friday. With both sides eager to climb the table and assert their dominance, this clash promises to deliver drama, intensity, and no shortage of fireworks under the floodlights.
SC Freiburg sit seventh in the Bundesliga, grappling with inconsistency this season. A 1-1 draw against Hoffenheim last time out left the hosts hungry for a statement win, and they'll aim to rediscover their spark in front of their home crowd on Friday.
While Freiburg's overall form has been shaky, with just one win in their last six league outings, their fortress at Europa-Park Stadion tells a different story. Five victories in their last seven home games highlight their resilience, and they'll look to build on that momentum despite key absences.
Striker Chukwubuike Adamu is suspended, paving the way for an attacking trio of Ritsu Doan, Merlin Rohl, and Vincenzo Grifo to operate behind Michael Gregoritsch. In midfield, the dependable duo of Maximilian Eggestein and Nicolas Höfler are set to anchor the team, while stalwart defenders Matthias Ginter and Philipp Lienhart will shield goalkeeper Noah Atubolu.
Freiburg are ready for a battle - can they rise to the occasion?
FREIBURG predicted lineup vs WOLFSBURG: Atubolu (GK); Kubler, Ginter, Lienhart, Gunter; Eggestein, Hofler; Doan, Rohl, Grifo; Gregoritsch.
VfL Wolfsburg, sitting fifth in the Bundesliga, have been a force to reckon with this season. Fresh off a thrilling 4-3 victory over Mainz, Ralph Hasenhüttl’s men are riding high with confidence as they prepare to extend their red-hot form on Friday. With four consecutive league wins under their belt, the Wolves are proving they mean business.
Injuries have tested their depth, with key players like Sebastiaan Bornauw, Rogerio, and Kevin Paredes sidelined. Yet Wolfsburg’s lineup remains formidable. Kilian Fischer and Joakim Maehle anchor the flanks, while Denis Vavro and Konstantinos Koulierakis lock down the heart of defense ahead of Kamil Grabara in goal.
Up front, Ridle Baku, Jonas Wind, Tiago Tomas, and Mohamed Amoura form a dynamic attack capable of troubling any backline. Meanwhile, midfield maestro Maximilian Arnold is set to partner with rising star Bence Dardai, ensuring creativity and steel in the center of the park. With momentum on their side, Wolfsburg look ready to light up Europa-Park Stadion.
Will their winning streak continue?
WOLFSBURG predicted lineup vs FREIBURG: Grabara (GK); Fischer, Vavro, Koulierakis, Maehle; Dardai, Arnold; Baku, Wind, Tomas; Amoura.
Despite their injury setbacks, Wolfsburg have been unstoppable, carving defenses apart with their relentless firepower. Their attacking form has been nothing short of electric, and it's hard to imagine them not lighting up the scoreboard again on Friday. A multi-goal performance feels almost inevitable as the Wolves hunt for yet another statement victory.
Prediction: Wolfsburg wins.
