Kaiserslautern vs Freiburg Betting Tips

Kaiserslautern came agonisingly close to promotion to the Bundesliga last season, ending the season in 4^th position. Only two points separated them from a promotion playoff position, and three points from an automatic promotion spot. However, now they must put their hurt behind them and focus on trying again this season.

They have picked up eight points from their opening five 2. Bundesliga matches this season, with two wins, two draws, and a loss seeing them positioned in 6^th place.

Their only loss came just before the international break, with Heidenheim beating them 3-1 at home. They have played two friendly matches during the break, with one ending in a 5-1 victory and another in a 5-1 defeat.

It wouldn’t be beyond the realms of imagination if they conceded five again on Friday. Freiburg are the league’s top scorers at this early stage of the season. They have netted 14 times in their first five games, and have made it clear that they are looking for instant promotion back into the top flight.

They were relegated last season after finishing second from bottom in the Bundesliga, but they haven’t wallowed in pity. Instead, they began their campaign back in the 2^nd flight with a 6-3 win over Nurnberg.

They have scored 13 goals in the five matches that have followed, including a 5-0 thrashing in the DFP Pokal.

This puts them in 2^nd place in the 2. Bundesliga with 12 points from their first five league games. Only Bochum have a better record, having won all of their opening games.

Four of Kaiserslautern’s last five games have ended in over 2.5 goals, with the same record shared by Freiburg. This makes odds of 1/1 for Over 2.5 goals look very good value, although a Freiburg win at 12/5 is also extremely attractive. If you’re feeling even more confident, you can combine the two to get odds of 9/2.