SC Freiburg vs RB Leipzig: Predictions, Betting Odds, Lineups, Preview

League	Date	Match	Score	Venue
Bundesliga	14 Jan 2026	RB Leipzig vs SC Freiburg	2 – 0	Red Bull Arena
Bundesliga	08 Mar 2025	SC Freiburg vs RB Leipzig	0 – 0	Europa-Park Stadion
Bundesliga	26 Oct 2024	RB Leipzig vs SC Freiburg	3 – 1	Red Bull Arena
Bundesliga	06 Apr 2024	SC Freiburg vs RB Leipzig	1 – 4	Europa-Park Stadion
Bundesliga	12 Nov 2023	RB Leipzig vs SC Freiburg	3 – 1	Red Bull Arena

SC Freiburg come into this with mixed recent league form, but they have shown they can still grind out results at home, which matters at the Europa-Park Stadion. RB Leipzig have been more consistent across their last five league games, although the 1-4 loss at Bayer 04 Leverkusen shows they are not immune to being opened up away from home.

With no xG data available, the clearest angle is the recent results and the head-to-head pattern, which has generally favoured RB Leipzig. Even so, Freiburg have enough in their home record and attacking options to make this competitive, and a narrow home win is a realistic betting view. Match Prediction: SC Freiburg 2-1 RB Leipzig

Form Guide & Team Overview

SC Freiburg

SC Freiburg’s recent league form has been uneven, with one win, one draw and three defeats in their last five. The standout home result in that run was a 1-1 draw with VfL Wolfsburg, while they also beat Heidenheim 2-1 at home, so there is evidence they can compete on their own ground.

Their away results have been less convincing, including a 2-3 loss at Hamburger SV and a 0-4 defeat at Borussia Dortmund. That mix suggests Freiburg have been more reliable when they can control the game at home, but they have not been able to string together a long run of positive results.

SC Freiburg Last 5 Results

League	Date	Match	Score	Result	Venue
Bundesliga	10 May 2026	Hamburger SV vs SC Freiburg	3 – 2	L	Volksparkstadion
Bundesliga	3 May 2026	SC Freiburg vs VfL Wolfsburg	1 – 1	D	Europa-Park Stadion
Bundesliga	26 Apr 2026	Borussia Dortmund vs SC Freiburg	4 – 0	L	Signal Iduna Park
Bundesliga	19 Apr 2026	SC Freiburg vs Heidenheim	2 – 1	W	Europa-Park Stadion
Bundesliga	12 Apr 2026	FSV Mainz 05 vs SC Freiburg	0 – 1	W	Mewa Arena

RB Leipzig

RB Leipzig’s recent league form is stronger overall, with four wins from their last five. They have beaten St. Pauli 2-1, FC Union Berlin 3-1, Eintracht Frankfurt 3-1 and Borussia Mönchengladbach 1-0, which points to a side that has been finding ways to win regularly.

The one setback in that sequence was a 1-4 defeat away to Bayer 04 Leverkusen, so there is a clear note of caution on their travels. Even so, the overall numbers still show a team arriving with more momentum than Freiburg.

RB Leipzig Last 5 Results

League	Date	Match	Score	Result	Venue
Bundesliga	9 May 2026	RB Leipzig vs St. Pauli	2 – 1	W	Red Bull Arena
Bundesliga	2 May 2026	Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig	4 – 1	L	BayArena
Bundesliga	24 Apr 2026	RB Leipzig vs FC Union Berlin	3 – 1	W	Red Bull Arena
Bundesliga	18 Apr 2026	Eintracht Frankfurt vs RB Leipzig	1 – 3	W	Deutsche Bank Park
Bundesliga	11 Apr 2026	RB Leipzig vs Borussia Mönchengladbach	1 – 0	W	Red Bull Arena

Team News & Injury Report

SC Freiburg

• Yuito Suzuki (Broken Collarbone)

RB Leipzig

• Ayodele Thomas (Ankle Problems)

Lineups & Tactical Setup

SC Freiburg (4-2-3-1)

Predicted lineup: Noah Atubolu (Goalkeeper), Bruno Ogbus (Defender), Lukas Kübler (Defender), Matthias Ginter (Defender), Philipp Treu (Defender), Johan Manzambi (Midfielder), Lucas Höler (Midfielder), Maximilian Eggestein (Midfielder), Niklas Beste (Midfielder), Vincenzo Grifo (Midfielder), Igor Matanovic (Attacker)

SC Freiburg’s predicted 4-2-3-1 should give them a compact base in midfield, with the two deeper players helping to protect the back four. That shape also leaves room for Vincenzo Grifo and Niklas Beste to support Igor Matanovic and create chances between the lines.

RB Leipzig (4-3-3)

Predicted lineup: Maarten Vandevoordt (Goalkeeper), Castello Lukeba (Defender), David Raum (Defender), Ridle Baku (Defender), Willi Orbán (Defender), Assan Ouédraogo (Midfielder), Christoph Baumgartner (Midfielder), Xaver Schlager (Midfielder), Brajan Gruda (Attacker), Rômulo (Attacker), Yan Diomande (Attacker)

RB Leipzig’s predicted 4-3-3 gives them a balanced structure, with three midfielders able to support both the press and the build-up. The front three should provide width and direct running, which can stretch Freiburg’s defensive shape if the visitors move the ball quickly.

Key Battles & Players to Watch