Union Berlin and SC Freiburg are set to clash on Friday in a highly anticipated matchup in the Bundesliga. Union Berlin, currently in seventh place, will be looking to bounce back from a 3-0 loss to Bayern Munich in their last game. On the other hand, SC Freiburg, sitting in sixth place, played out a goalless draw against FSV Mainz in their most recent match.
The upcoming game is scheduled to take place on Friday, November 8, 2024, at 2:30 PM ET at the An der alten Forsterei stadium. Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+ as both teams battle it out on the field.
When looking at the stats and insights of the matchup, we see that Union Berlin scores an average of 1.0 goal per game, ranking them 16th in the Bundesliga. In contrast, SC Freiburg concedes 1.2 goals per match, placing them fourth in the league in terms of defense. SC Freiburg, on the other hand, manages to score 1.4 goals per game, making them the 10th best attacking team in the Bundesliga, while Union Berlin only allows 0.9 goals per game, placing them at third in terms of defense.
In terms of goal differentials, Union Berlin sits at +1, ranking them seventh in the league, while SC Freiburg holds a +2 goal differential, placing them fifth in the Bundesliga. When it comes to shots taken and conceded, Union Berlin has taken 92 shots in nine games, ranking them 18th in the league, while SC Freiburg has conceded 85 opponent shots over the same number of matches, the second-best defensive record in the Bundesliga.
SC Freiburg averages 13.0 shots per game, making them the sixth best in the league, while Union Berlin gives up 10.8 shots per game, placing them fifth in terms of defense. Union Berlin’s shot differential stands at -5 (-0.6 per match), ranking them eighth in the league, whereas SC Freiburg boasts a shot differential of +32 on the season (+3.6 per match), making them the fourth best in the Bundesliga.
Key players to watch out for in the upcoming match include Tom Rothe from Union Berlin, who has contributed two goals and one assist so far. Benedict Hollerbach has also netted two goals for the team, while Laszlo Benes and Woo-yeong Jeong have each scored one goal apiece.
For SC Freiburg, Vincenzo Grifo has been a standout performer with three goals and five assists to his name. Ritsu Doan and Junior Adamu have also been crucial for the team, with four goals and two goals respectively. Lukas Kubler has chipped in with two goals as well.
With both teams boasting talented players and a strong desire to secure a victory, the Union Berlin vs. SC Freiburg match promises to be an exciting and closely contested affair. Fans can expect a thrilling battle between two top-half Bundesliga teams as they go head-to-head on Friday.
