Saba Tips: Dortmund can keep their strong momentum against Freiburg

Borussia Dortmund had a goalless draw against Heidenheim away from home in the last round of Bundesliga, ending their three-game winning streak. Currently, Dortmund hold the fourth position in the Bundesliga standings with a record of 10 wins, seven draws, and three losses. During the winter transfer window, Dortmund welcomed back Jadon Sancho, who had previously been frustrated with Manchester United. In his first game after returning, Sancho provided an assist and has continued to perform well in subsequent matches. Notably, Ian Maatsen has been frequently deployed in midfield as a defensive midfielder in recent games, showcasing his versatility. Maatsen’s ability to deliver fast and decisive long passes has created scoring opportunities for them. Additionally, Maatsen tends to contribute more to their attacking play when playing in the midfield. Dortmund’s recent tactical changes have brought about a significant improvement in their performance and results.

SC Freiburg suffered a 1-3 home defeat to VfB Stuttgart in the last round, marking their second consecutive league loss. Currently, Freiburg hold the seventh position in the standings with a record of eight wins, four draws, and eight losses. From a stats perspective, Freiburg have scored 26 goals and conceded 34 in the league so far. They have the weakest offensive output among the top half of the standings, and their defensive performance has also been less than ideal. Freiburg typically employ a 4-2-3-1 formation. When the opponent gains control of the midfield, Freiburg tend to retreat into a more defensive formation and engage in positional battles through collective defensive efforts. It is worth mentioning that Freiburg’s away performances have been notably weaker than their home performances. In the league, they have only achieved three wins, one draw, and six losses in their 10 away games so far. They are currently experiencing a run of two consecutive away defeats.

Based on the comparison of the two, it is evident that Borussia Dortmund are considered stronger than SC Freiburg. Dortmund’s overall performance and current form are generally more impressive. Additionally, in their most recent four encounters, Dortmund have emerged victorious in all of them, indicating a clear advantage in their head-to-head record. Taking into account these factors, Dortmund, who also have the home advantage in this match, may be expected to continue their pursuit of success.

Borussia Dortmund’s Last 5 Games: DWWWD

24-02-03 FC Heidenheim 0-0 Borussia Dortmund

24-01-29 Borussia Dortmund 3-1 Bochum

24-01-20 FC Cologne 0-4 Borussia Dortmund

24-01-14 Darmstadt 0-3 Borussia Dortmund

24-01-09 Borussia Dortmund 3-3 Standard Liege

Freiburg’s Last 5 Games: LLWDW

24-02-03 Freiburg 1-3 VfB Stuttgart

24-01-27 Werder Bremen 3-1 Freiburg

24-01-20 Freiburg 3-2 Hoffenheim

24-01-13 Freiburg 0-0 Union Berlin

24-01-06 Eintracht Frankfurt 2-5 Freiburg

Head To Head Record:

23-09-16 Freiburg 2-4 Borussia Dortmund

23-02-04 Borussia Dortmund 5-1 Freiburg

22-08-13 Freiburg 1-3 Borussia Dortmund

22-01-15 Borussia Dortmund 5-1 Freiburg

21-08-21 Freiburg 2-1 Borussia Dortmund

Prediction: Borussia Dortmund to win