SC Freiburg vs Union Berlin prediction, lineups and odds. Get predicted line-ups, betting tips and bet builder ideas for Sunday's Bundesliga clash.
SC Freiburg vs Union Berlin Match Summary
Competition | German Bundesliga |
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Match Date | Sunday 8 November 2026 |
Match Time | 16:30 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Europa-Park Stadion |
SC Freiburg vs Union Berlin pits a side chasing the Bundesliga leaders against one scrapping near the foot of the table, and Freiburg are 4/9 (10Bet) favourites at the Europa-Park Stadion.
Julian Schuster's men sit fourth, and even a rotated side got the job done at Trabzonspor on Thursday. That made it three straight wins in all competitions.
Union Berlin are heading the other way. They sit 16th, in the relegation play-off spot, and are four games without a win after a DFB-Pokal defeat and a league draw against FC Köln.
History is the snag for the hosts. Union Berlin are undefeated in their last 7 matches against Freiburg in all competitions, and Freiburg have failed to score in 3 of their last 4 Bundesliga meetings with them.
SC Freiburg vs Union Berlin Form
A rotated Freiburg side won 1-0 at Trabzonspor in the Conference League, and the domestic picture is just as healthy, with Schuster's men only two points behind Bayern Munich. Derry Scherhant, Yuito Suzuki and Niklas Beste were all rested in midweek, so the attacking midfield arrives fresh, while Maximilian Eggestein keeps the engine room ticking.
Union Berlin have drawn their last 3 matches in the Bundesliga, the latest against FC Köln days after losing to the same opponents in the DFB-Pokal. Goals have dried up too, with under 2.5 goals in each of their last four Bundesliga games. Janik Haberer has offered a spark, but finishing remains a clear weakness for this side.
SC Freiburg vs Union Berlin Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
SC Freiburg: Florent Muslija (Injured/out), Bruno Ogbus (Unfit/out)
Union Berlin: Andrik Markgraf (Injured/out), Aljoscha Kemlein (Injured/out), Robert Skov (Injured/out), Felix Uduokhai (Suspended), Stanley Nsoki (Unfit/out)
SC Freiburg
Patrick Osterhage missed out against Trabzonspor but has been cleared to return. Scherhant, Suzuki and Beste all come back into the probable XI after their midweek rest, and Philipp Treu is expected to replace Lukas Kübler at right-back. The SC Freiburg vs Union Berlin lineups point to a settled 4-2-3-1 for the hosts.
Union Berlin
Andrej Ilic returns this weekend, which is a welcome boost, but Robert Skov and Aljoscha Kemlein are both out. Felix Uduokhai serves the second and final instalment of his ban, so Union go with a probable back three of Zeno Van den Bosch, Rani Khedira and Marvin Friedrich.
SC Freiburg vs Union Berlin Predicted Lineup
SC Freiburg
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable: Mio Backhaus; Philipp Treu, Matthias Ginter, Philipp Lienhart, Jordy Makengo; Yannik Engelhardt, Maximilian Eggestein; Niklas Beste, Yuito Suzuki, Derry Scherhant; Igor Matanović
Union Berlin
Formation: 3-4-2-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable: Frederik Rønnow; Zeno Van den Bosch, Rani Khedira, Marvin Friedrich; Janik Haberer, Michel Aebischer, András Schäfer, Derrick Köhn; Livan Burcu, Kastriot Imeri; Tim Skarke
SC Freiburg vs Union Berlin Key Stats & Match Facts
Union Berlin have received 2+ cards in 9 of their last 9 matches vs Freiburg (Bundesliga).
There have been 7+ cards in 3 of the last 5 meetings between Union Berlin and Freiburg (Bundesliga).
Rani Khedira has been carded in 4 of his last 5 apps vs Freiburg (Bundesliga).
There have been 9+ shots on target in 4 of the last 5 meetings between Union Berlin and Freiburg (Bundesliga).
Igor Matanović has attempted 3+ shots in 5 of his last 8 apps (Bundesliga).
SC Freiburg vs Union Berlin Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: SC Freiburg 2-0 Union Berlin. That SC Freiburg vs Union Berlin prediction rests on a home side in form and full of attacking quality, facing visitors with five players missing and a defence that struggles against attacks down the wings. Freiburg are comfortable favourites and we see them keeping the door shut at the other end.
Best Bets
SC Freiburg to win in the Win Market. They are at home and clear favourites against a Union Berlin side missing five players. Freiburg are the obvious starting point among our SC Freiburg vs Union Berlin best bets. The table tells the story, with the hosts pushing near the top and Union in the bottom three, and losing Uduokhai, Skov and Kemlein leaves the visitors short of bodies and options.
Both Teams To Score: No. Recent meetings between these sides have often been low-scoring, with a clean sheet for at least one team. This fixture tends to be stubborn, and Union Berlin have kept a clean sheet in 3 of their last 4 matches vs Freiburg in the Bundesliga. Turn that around and Union's poor finishing makes a Freiburg clean sheet the likelier way for this to land, which fits our call.
SC Freiburg vs Union Berlin Bet Builder
Our SC Freiburg vs Union Berlin bet builder tips lean on Igor Matanović's shooting, a Janik Haberer booking and goals in a Freiburg fixture.
Igor Matanović Over 1.5 Player Shots: Matanović has attempted 2+ shots in every one of his last 8 Bundesliga outings, and the service from the wings will come against this Union defence.
Igor Matanović Over 0.5 Player Shots On Target: His recent Bundesliga record shows 1+ shots on target in 7 of 8 appearances, and Freiburg's finishing is one of their real strengths.
Janik Haberer To Be Shown A Card: Haberer has gone into the book in 3 of the last 4 Bundesliga games he has played, and Union are an aggressive side who give away fouls in dangerous areas.
Over 2.5 Total Goals: There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Freiburg's last 6 Bundesliga games. It asks the hosts to go one better than our scoreline, which is where this bet builder earns its price.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 23/4 and is as short as 14/3 elsewhere.
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SC Freiburg vs Union Berlin Talking Points
Union Berlin head coach Mauro Lustrinelli is steering the side away from Urs Fischer's old low block towards a possession-based approach, yet keeping the ball is still one of their weaknesses, and that hands Freiburg control of the tempo. Lustrinelli has said his players must "show their true face" to claim an away win at Freiburg. Their likeliest route is a set piece, their standout strength, but Freiburg defend dead balls well and win their aerial duels. The SC Freiburg vs Union Berlin betting odds have the draw at 4/1 (Coral) and Union at 13/2 (Bet Victor), and on current form that looks fair.
SC Freiburg vs Union Berlin Predictions FAQs
When is SC Freiburg vs Union Berlin?
SC Freiburg vs Union Berlin is on Sunday 8 November 2026 at 16:30 UK time.
Where is SC Freiburg vs Union Berlin being played?
SC Freiburg vs Union Berlin is being played at the Europa-Park Stadion.
What competition is SC Freiburg vs Union Berlin in?
SC Freiburg vs Union Berlin is a Bundesliga match.
Who are the probable goalkeepers and formations for SC Freiburg vs Union Berlin?
Mio Backhaus is the probable Freiburg goalkeeper in a 4-2-3-1 formation, while Frederik Rønnow is the probable Union Berlin goalkeeper in a 3-4-2-1 formation.
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