Freiburg vs Hamburg Predictions, Betting Tips, & Match Preview

Following consecutive defeats on the road, coach Christian Streich – the man who guided Freiburg to UEFA Europa League football in extraordinary fashion in 2013 –  will no doubt be happy to have his team back on home soil. Freiburg are only one win shy of a new club record of eight consecutive home wins, triumphing in all of their last seven home matches. Their task will be far from straightforward, however, facing the Bundesliga’s only ever-present side, Hamburg, who they hosts have failed to beat in any of their last four meetings at the Schwarzwald Stadion.

Hamburg find themselves in the relegation zone for the first time since the opening day last season and come into this off the back of two consecutive Bundesliga defeats, losing 3-1 away to Bayer Leverkusen followed by a 4-0 loss at home to RB Leipzig last time out. Though Hamburg’s ambition for further improvement on their 10th placed finish was certainly reflected in their summer transfer activity, only United States national team striker Bobby Wood, who joined them from Union Berlin, is yet to truly make an impact, scoring both of Hamburg’s goals so far this season (2 goals in 3 appearances).

Freiburg are favourites for the bookies’ ahead of this match at 6/5, with their current home form and Hamburg’s poor overall form likely being the main contributors. Hamburg’s one point haul from their opening three matches is their 4th worst start to a Bundesliga campaign on record and while this is, of course, a factor which will effect them mentally, they are the stronger side on paper and hold a decent recent record against Freiburg. Though it’s balanced in which direction the result of this match leans, the two sides clearly favour late goals and high scoring outcomes. Over 2.5 goals were scored in all three of Freiburg’s and two of Hamburg’s combined six Bundesliga matches so far (83%) and both teams have scored in four of these (66%).

For those looking into markets concerning when in the match the goals will be scored, expect plenty of late goals. All four of Freiburg’s goals scored and all eight of Hamburg’s goals conceded goals have been in the second half.

As such, over 2.5 goals and both teams to score at 11/10 and a 2-2 draw at 12/1 with bet365 are our choice bets for this match.