Borussia Dortmund host Freiburg in an intriguing Bundesliga clash at Signal Iduna Park. Dortmund, struggling to maintain consistency this season, will aim to utilise their strong home form to bounce back after a disappointing 3-1 defeat to Mainz. Currently sitting seventh, Dortmund are just a point behind Freiburg, who occupy fifth.
Freiburg, boasting a solid defensive record in the Bundesliga this season, are unbeaten in three matches, making this a pivotal battle for both sides to secure points in the race for European qualification next year.
The hosts are dealing with injuries and suspensions but have seen their squad depth tested. Meanwhile, Freiburg arrive with momentum, albeit with limited success in recent away matches. Both managers face critical decisions regarding lineups to maximise their chances, and we'll take a look at those now.
Borussia Dortmund Team News
Dortmund’s injury woes appear to be easing, though key absentees like Niklas Sule remain out. Nico Schlotterbeck and Waldemar Anton are expected to anchor the defence.
In midfield, the double pivot of Felix Nmecha and Pascal Gross will likely be tasked with providing both defensive stability and creative outlets.
In attack, Karim Adeyemi is nearing fitness but is not expected to start, leaving Jamie Bynoe-Gittens and Maximilian Beier to support the versatile Guirassy. Dortmund's lineup will rely heavily on Julian Brandt’s ingenuity to link midfield with attack.
Dortmund Predicted Lineup to Face Freiburg
Kobel; Ryerson, Anton, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini; Nmecha, Gross; Beier, Brandt, Gittens; Guirassy
Here is how the side last lined up
Freiburg Predicted Lineup
Freiburg manager Julian Schuster is unlikely to make significant changes to his solid defensive setup. Centre-backs Matthias Ginter and Philipp Lienhart will form the backbone, while Maximilian Eggestein and Patrick Osterhage provide a sturdy midfield shield.
Up front, Ritsu Doan, Lucas Holer, and Vincenzo Grifo are expected to support Chukwubuike Adamu, who leads the attack. Freiburg’s blend of compact defending and incisive counter-attacks will be key against Dortmund’s high pressing.
Freiburg Predicted Lineup to Face Dortmund
Atubolu; Kubler, Ginter, Lienhart, Gunter; Eggestein, Osterhage; Doan, Holer, Grifo; Adamu
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