Verdict: Goal to be scored in both halves
Best Odds: 2/3
Bookmaker: Luckster
In what could prove to be another enjoyable Bundesliga battle on Wednesday night, RB Leipzig will welcome Freiburg to the Red Bull Arena.
RB Leipzig
Starting with the hosts, while RB Leipzig might have made a heavyweight statement last month as they stormed their way to a remarkable 6-0 romp against Eintracht Frankfurt, the Red Bulls have failed to find any kind of stability when heading into Germany’s festive break. Last seen signing off 2025 with consecutive 3-1 defeats against Bayer Leverkusen and Union Berlin, Ole Werner’s men are desperate to avoid showing any signs of a hangover when they mark their return on Wednesday night. Despite opening the midweek fixtures sat in bronze medal position, Leipzig have registered just a single win from any of their previous four Bundesliga appearances. Simply with their sights set on booking a lucrative Champions League return this year, Werner’s side are seeking a domestic boost here.
RB Leipzig Team News
Watching the Ivory Coast relinquish their AFCON crown last weekend, attacking starlet Yan Diomande should return to Werner’s squad here. However, all still dealing with respective injury issues, Leipzig will be unable to call upon the likes of Antonio Nusa and German international Benjamin Henrichs.
However, despite missing out against Bayer Leverkusen prior to the festive break, summer recruit Johan Bakayoko should feature on Wednesday night. Making a season-long loan switch from Aston Villa ahead of the 2025/26 campaign, Kosta Nedeljikovic will start at right-back.
Freiburg
As for the visitors, getting the New Year underway with a dominant 2-1 victory at home against Hamburger over the weekend, Freiburg are enjoying what has become an eye-catching purple patch. Heading into Germany’s festive interval with an action-packed 4-3 win away at Wolfsburg, Julian Schuster’s men find the mood in their camp at a red-hot high. Knowing that they could potentially move within touching distance of the Champions League spots on Wednesday night, the midweek guests have registered 10 points from their previous four appearances across all competitions. Enjoying a real Europa League fairytale this season and cruising their way to a knockout stage ticket, Freiburg should be excited by a trip to the Red Bull Arena and they could be smelling the chance to claim a heavyweight scalp.
Freiburg Team News
Yet to make a single appearance this season, Freiburg will once again be without Ghana international Daniel-Kofi Kyereh on Wednesday night. However, aside from the former St. Pauli midfielder, Schuster’s men have reported a clean bill of health and have no fresh injury concerns.
Completing a permanent switch from Werder Bremen ahead of the 2025/26 campaign, Anthony Jung could be handed a full recall at left-back. Finding the net in back-to-back Bundesliga appearances on either side of opening the New Year, Vincenzo Grifo will spearhead Freiburg’s charge in the final third.
RB Leipzig vs Freiburg Key Factors to Consider
- RB Leipzig have won all of their previous three consecutive home fixtures against Freiburg by a 3-1 scoreline.
- However, the Red Bulls have recorded just a single win from any of their previous four Bundesliga appearances.
- Freiburg have registered 10 points from their last four appearances across all competitions.
- Seven of Leipzig’s last eight showdowns at the Red Bull Arena have finished with over 2.5 goals.
- Freiburg’s last five matchups away from the Europa-Park Stadion have produced 22 goals at both ends of the pitch.
Conclusion
Hit with consecutive 3-1 defeats against Bayer Leverkusen and Union Berlin on either side of opening the New Year, RB Leipzig could be set for another tricky test here. Watching Freiburg mark their return from Germany’s festive break with a 2-1 victory against Hamburger, Wednesday’s guests could move within touching distance of the Champions League spots. Mustering 10 points from their previous four appearances across all competitions, Schuster’s side could be smelling the chance to claim a heavyweight scalp in midweek. Likewise, with Leipzig seeing seven of their last eight showdowns at the Red Bull Stadium finish with over 2.5 goals, we could be set for an enjoyable Bundesliga battle.
Verdict: Goal to be scored in both halves
Best Odds: 2/3
Bookmaker: Luckster
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