SC Freiburg – Hamburger SV Prediction & Preview and Betting Tips (01.12.2017)

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Freiburg and Hamburger SV meet at Schwarzwald-Stadion, in a match for the 14th round of the Bundesliga. The record of direct matches played in this stadium indicates total balance between these two teams, since there was 1 draw and 1 win for each team in the last 3 matches. But the last time these two teams met at this stadium was on 09-20-2016, for the Bundesliga, which ended in a Freiburg victory by (1-0). N. Petersen (70 ‘) scored the only goal of the match. the Hamburger SV presents considerable differences in their results at home and as a visitor, so in this game the home factor may be decisive.

Freiburg:

The home team is currently in the 16th position, with 11 points won, after 2 wins, 5 draws and 6 losses. In the penultimate match, they lost in an away match against Wolfsburg, by (3-1). In the last match, they won in a home match against Mainz 05, by (2-1). This is a team that usually maintains its competitive levels in home and away matches, since in the last 30 matches they register 5 wins, 1 draw and 9 losses in away matches, with 33 goals scored and 33 conceded; against 6 wins, 5 draws and 4 losses at their stadium, with 17 goals scored and 15 suffered. In the last 7 home league matches Freiburg has a record of 2 wins, 4 draws and 1 loss, so they have won 10 points out of 21 possible. They have not been very strong defensively, since they have suffered goals in 9 of the last 10 matches for this competition. This is a team that usually scores a few times first: it only opened the scoring in 3 of its last 13 matches for the Bundesliga, of these 3 it reached the halftime advantage in 1 and won at the end of the 90 ‘in 1. In 13 matches in the competition, suffered the first goal 7 times and only got 1 comeback. In the last 5 home matches for all competitions there is 1 period that stands out: they have scored 3 of their 6 goals between minutes (46’-60 ‘).

The Freiburg comes to this match with a positive victory over Mainz 05, 2-1, putting an end to the five games in a row without beating the championship: the goals were scored by Petersen and Kath. Usually the trainer Christian Streich acts in 5-3-2, being Kapustka and Petersen the most advanced players of the Friburgo: the according player is one of the best markers of the equipment, with 2 goals. However, it is important to underline that the locals have several weaknesses in set pieces, maintenance of ball possession and completion. For this game the local coach can not count on Meffert, Niedermeier, Bulut, Frantz and Kempf, all due to injury.

Hamburger SV:

After 4 wins, 1 draw and 8 losses, the away team is currently in the 15 th position of the league, with 13 points won. In the penultimate match, they lost in an away match against Schalke 04, by (2-0). In the last match, they won in a home match against Hoffenheim, by (3-0). This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 3 wins, 2 draws and 10 losses in away matches, with 24 goals scored and 31 conceded; against 6 wins, 4 draws and 5 losses at their stadium, with 20 goals scored and 15 suffered. For the league, Hamburger SV won 3 points out of 18 possible points, after 1 win and 5 losses in the last 6 matches as a visitor.

For this competition, it registers a sequence of 5 defeats in the last matches as a visitor. Defensive consistency has not been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 8 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In 13 matches in this tournament, they suffered the first goal 8 times and never got the comeback.

Hamburg come to this game motivated, after having won an excellent victory over Hoffenheim, 3-0: the goals were scored by Kostic, Jung and Akpguma (own goal). In this game it is expected that coach Markus Gisdol plays in the usual 4-2-3-1, benefiting the defensive organization and passes in depth towards Arp: this is a powerful and eximio player in the finalization. In addition, Arp is one of the best markers of the team, with 2 goals scored. It is important to point out that the visitors present quality in offensive set pieces and counterattacks. For this game the coach can not count on Sakai, Hahn, Ekdal, Walace and Muller, all injured.


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