Bundesliga 2024-2025: Freiburg vs RB Leipzig Prediction

Freiburg

Home Team
54%
VS

RB Leipzig

Away Team
24%
Draw: 22%
Over 2.5: 42%
Under 2.5: 58%

Current Standings

Pos Team Pl W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Bayern Munich 24 19 4 1 72 20 52 61
2 Leverkusen 24 15 8 1 55 28 27 53
3 Ein Frankfurt 24 12 6 6 50 37 13 42
4 Mainz 24 12 5 7 39 25 14 41
5 Freiburg 24 12 4 8 34 36 -2 40
6 RB Leipzig 24 10 8 6 39 33 6 38
7 Wolfsburg 24 10 7 7 48 38 10 37
8 M'gladbach 24 11 4 9 38 35 3 37
9 Stuttgart 24 10 6 8 42 37 5 36
10 Dortmund 24 10 5 9 45 38 7 35
11 Augsburg 24 8 8 8 27 35 -8 32
12 Werder Bremen 24 8 6 10 36 49 -13 30
13 Hoffenheim 24 6 7 11 31 46 -15 25
14 Union Berlin 24 6 5 13 20 37 -17 23
15 St Pauli 24 6 3 15 18 29 -11 21
16 Bochum 24 4 5 15 23 47 -24 17
17 Holstein Kiel 24 4 4 16 35 59 -24 16
18 Heidenheim 24 4 3 17 27 50 -23 15

Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)

Freiburg

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.60
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.20
# Clean Sheets: 5

RB Leipzig

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.11
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 2.47
# Clean Sheets: 3

Key Prediction Insights

The upcoming Bundesliga clash between Freiburg and RB Leipzig is predicted to favor the home side, with a 54.0% probability of Freiburg securing a win. Meanwhile, RB Leipzig's chances of an away victory are considerably lower at 24.0%, while a draw has a 22.0% likelihood. The game is expected to be a low-scoring affair with a 42.0% probability of under 2.5 goals. Freiburg currently sits 5th in the league, just two points ahead of 6th-placed RB Leipzig, making this a crucial fixture for both teams.

Match Analysis

Freiburg enters this match in solid form, having remained unbeaten in their last three games. Notably, they secured a comprehensive 5-0 victory at home against Werder Bremen and managed to keep clean sheets in all three recent encounters. This defensive robustness is underscored by their ability to keep five clean sheets in their last five matches. On the offensive front, Freiburg averages 2.6 goals per game over the last five outings, indicating a potent attacking threat. In contrast, RB Leipzig has struggled to find consistency, with two draws and a loss in their last three matches. Their latest results include a 2-1 home defeat to Mainz and a goalless stalemate against Augsburg away. Leipzig has averaged just 1.0 goal per game across their last five matches, highlighting their recent offensive struggles. Moreover, their defense has been porous, allowing an average of 2.0 goals per game in the same period.

Final Prediction

Freiburg's recent form and defensive solidity give them a distinct edge in this encounter. Their ability to keep clean sheets and capitalize on scoring opportunities makes them favorites to secure a win. A key factor to watch will be Freiburg's ability to shut down RB Leipzig's attack, as Leipzig has found it challenging to break through solid defenses recently. This match could prove pivotal in the race for a top-four finish.