Freiburg vs Borussia Dortmund prediction, H2H and probable lineups - 14 December 2025
One of the fixtures of Bundesliga matchday 15 will unfold on Sunday at the Europa-Park Stadion in Freiburg, where the local side will take on Borussia Dortmund. Let's take a closer look at the prospects for a high-scoring affair in this clash, with solid odds for success.
Match preview
Under the guidance of Julian Schuster, Freiburg made an impression in the Europa League, securing a playoff spot after defeating Red Bull Salzburg. This is a significant achievement for a club that is reaching the spring phase of European competition for only the fourth time in its history. However, things have been less smooth domestically for the "Breisgau Brazilians"—the loss to Heidenheim marked their second defeat in just three rounds.
The team continues to struggle with inconsistency, alternating impressive performances with outright poor ones. Heading into the clash with Dortmund, a worrying sign is their streak of seven consecutive defeats to the Black and Yellows. Still, home advantage and a positive boost from their European triumph could play a part.
Borussia Dortmund's European campaign remains turbulent: midweek, the team failed to defeat Bodo/Glimt at home (2-2), casting doubt on their playoff prospects. In the Bundesliga, however, they are showing more stability and now have a chance to climb to second place after RB Leipzig's loss to Union.
Yet, the gap to leaders Bayern Munich has already stretched to nine points, making every subsequent fixture a must-win. The recurring issues are frequent draws and a certain defensive fragility that opponents increasingly exploit. Nevertheless, Dortmund tend to play boldly and effectively on the road, making this upcoming encounter highly intriguing.
Probable lineups
- Freiburg: Atubolu, Kübler, Ginter, Lienhart, Treu, Eggestein, Osterhage, Beste, Manzambi, Grifo, Höler
- Borussia Dortmund: Kobel, Can, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini, Ryerson, Chukwuemeka, Nmecha, Svensson, Adeyemi, Brandt, Guirassy
Match facts and head-to-head
- Freiburg have lost their last seven head-to-head meetings with Borussia Dortmund.
- The last three matches between these teams have all featured at least three goals.
- Borussia Dortmund are among the Bundesliga's most draw-prone teams, with four stalemates this season.
Prediction
Both Freiburg and Borussia Dortmund come into this match with ambition, but also with clear vulnerabilities. The visitors' defense is far from flawless, while the hosts, buoyed by their European success, will be riding high. In such a scenario, an open and entertaining contest seems likely. Our prediction: both teams to score at 1.66.
