Freiburg will aim to secure their first home victory since January as they face Heidenheim in the Bundesliga's gameweek 33 fixture on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at the Europa-Park-Stadion.
This match will mark Christian Streich's final home game as Freiburg's manager.
Match Preview
Freiburg's Current Form
Freiburg's struggles on home turf have been a thorn in their side since the turn of the year.
The team has lost to RB Leipzig (4-1) and Wolfsburg (2-1) while drawing with Mainz (1-1) in their most recent home fixtures.
The side have not won at home in their last seven matches and are currently seventh in the league table with 41 points.
Heidenheim's Current Form
Heidenheim, currently 10th with 38 points, come into this game unbeaten in their last three away matches, including a victory over Darmstadt (1-0) and draws against Stuttgart (3-3) and Bochum (1-1).
Despite their strong form on the road, they face a tough test against Freiburg, who will be determined to clinch a victory in Streich's farewell game.
Team News
Freiburg
Injuries: Matthias Ginter (Achilles), Daniel-Kofi Kyereh (knee), Philipp Lienhart (knee), Merlin Röhl (thigh), and Kenneth Schmidt (abdominal) are out due to injuries.
Suspensions: Kiliann Sildillia is serving a suspension for a red card, but Nicolas Höfler returns to the squad.
Predicted Lineup: Atubolu; Kübler, Keitel, Gulde; Doan, Eggestein, Höfler, Günter; Höler, Grifo; Gregoritsch
Heidenheim
Injuries: Thomas Keller (knee), Elidon Qenaj (knee), and Marnon Busch (knee) are sidelined due to injuries. Lennard Maloney is doubtful with a shoulder issue.
Suspensions: Tim Kleindienst, their 12-goal striker, is suspended after receiving his fifth yellow card in the draw against Mainz.
Predicted Lineup: Müller; Traore, Mainka, Gimber, Föhrenbach; Schöppner; Dinkci, Sessa, Beste; Dovedan, Pieringer
Prediction
Although Heidenheim could surpass Freiburg with a win, the spoils might be shared in this encounter.
Heidenheim have drawn five of their last nine away games, and another draw could be on the cards against a Freiburg team struggling to secure wins at home.
Our Prediction: Freiburg 1-1 Heidenheim
FAQ
Q. When and where is the Freiburg vs Heidenheim match taking place? The match is scheduled for Saturday, May 11, 2024, at the Europa-Park-Stadion in Freiburg.
Q. What is significant about this match? This game is the penultimate fixture of the Bundesliga season and will be Christian Streich's final home game as Freiburg's manager.
Q. Why is Freiburg's form a concern heading into this match? Freiburg has failed to secure a home victory since January, drawing one and losing two of their last three matches at the Europa-Park-Stadion. They are currently on a seven-match winless streak at home.
Q. What is Heidenheim's recent away form like? Heidenheim is unbeaten in their last three away matches, including a 1-0 win over Darmstadt and draws against Stuttgart (3-3) and Bochum (1-1).
Q. Who are the key players unavailable for this match? Freiburg: Matthias Ginter (Achilles), Daniel-Kofi Kyereh (knee), Philipp Lienhart (knee), Merlin Röhl (thigh), Kenneth Schmidt (abdominal) are injured, and Kiliann Sildillia is suspended. Heidenheim: Tim Kleindienst (suspended), Thomas Keller (knee), Elidon Qenaj (knee), and Marnon Busch (knee) are injured. Lennard Maloney is doubtful due to a shoulder injury.
