The Europa League Round of 16 promises an enthralling clash as Freiburg is set to host West Ham United on the 7th of March, 2024, at the Europa-Park Stadion.
Having faced each other twice during the group stage, both teams are well acquainted with their counterparts, setting the stage for an exciting encounter.
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Freiburg
Freiburg, under the guidance of Christian Streich, has showcased commendable performance in the Europa League, marking their presence with back-to-back continental qualifications – a first in the club's history. Despite a robust start,
Freiburg finished second in Group A, largely due to their defeats against West Ham.
Nevertheless, their playoff victory against Lens highlighted their resilience and potential, setting them up for a historic European run should they advance further.
West Ham
West Ham, on the other hand, have had their ups and downs this season.
Despite struggling in domestic competitions, their European campaign this season has been relatively successful.
The Hammers topped Group A, demonstrating a solid defence by not conceding a goal in their last three group matches.
David Moyes's side looks to carry this momentum forward, aiming for a significant run in the Europa League.
Team News and Predicted Lineups
Freiburg is expected to enter the match without Daniel Kofi-Kyereh, Max Rosenfelder, and Kenneth Schmidt due to injuries.
Additionally, Philipp Lienhart is sidelined with a groin strain. The predicted lineup is as follows:
Freiburg Predicted XI to Face West Ham
Atubolu; Sildillia, Ginter, Gulde, Gunter; Doan, Eggestein, Hofler, Grifo; Sallai, Holer.
West Ham Predicted XI to Face Freiburg
West Ham enjoys a relatively healthy squad with only Maxwel Cornet out due to a thigh concern. Their predicted lineup includes:
Fabianski; Coufal, Mavropanos, Zouma, Emerson; Soucek, Alvarez; Kudus, Ward-Prowse, Paqueta; Bowen.
What to Expect
This match is poised to be a goal-rich encounter with both teams showcasing attacking prowess in previous fixtures.
Freiburg's home advantage might be counteracted by their recent defensive vulnerabilities, whereas West Ham aims to leverage their scoring form following recent Premier League successes.
FAQs
When is the Freiburg vs West Ham match? The match is on March 7, 2024.
Where will the match be played? It will be played at Europa-Park Stadion.
What time does the match start? The match starts at 8:00 PM UK time.
Can Freiburg overcome their defensive issues? Despite recent struggles, Freiburg has shown the ability to compete at high levels, but they must tighten their defence against a potent West Ham attack.
Will West Ham's recent form translate to Europa success? Given their solid group stage performance and recent domestic victories, West Ham enters the fixture with confidence and a strong chance of success.
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