Freiburg vs Salzburg prediction, H2H and probable lineups - December 11, 2025
One of the key clashes of Matchday 6 in the 2025/26 UEFA Europa League group stage will take place this Thursday at Europa-Park Stadion in Freiburg, Germany, where the hosts, Freiburg, welcome Austrian side Salzburg. Let’s break down a bet on goals in this encounter, taking into account both teams’ playing styles and their recent form.
Match preview
Freiburg are cruising through the Europa League campaign, having gone unbeaten in their last five matches. The team is built around attacking football, especially at home, where they consistently score at least twice per game. Their home record is impressive: over their last six European fixtures on home soil, Freiburg have claimed five wins and one draw.
Despite their attacking prowess, Freiburg don’t always keep things tight at the back—managing just two clean sheets in their last six Europa League outings. The team currently sits fourth in the table and remains firmly in the hunt for a top-eight finish. A win here would put them on the brink of automatic qualification for the round of 16.
Salzburg’s story is quite different—they’ve lost five of their last six Europa League matches and sit 29th in the standings. Their away form is particularly poor, with seven consecutive defeats on the road in European competition. Still, Salzburg almost always find the net, even when they lose.
The Austrians are shaky defensively but continue to flash attacking intent—scoring in 10 of their last 14 away games. However, conceding goals remains a major headache: only twice in those matches did they allow fewer than two goals.
Probable lineups
- Freiburg: Atubolu; Günter, Lienhart, Ginter, Kübler; Grifo, Osterhage, Sildillia, Eggestein, Beste; Adamu
- Salzburg: Schlager; Lainer, Gadu, Rasmussen, Terzic; Bischoff, Diabate, Bidstrup, Yeo; Baidoo, Vertessen
Match facts and head-to-head
- Freiburg have won five of their last six home matches in the Europa League.
- Salzburg have lost seven consecutive away games in European competition.
- Six of Freiburg’s last seven home Europa League matches have seen at least three goals scored.
Prediction
Freiburg’s strong home form and Salzburg’s defensive frailties set the stage for a high-scoring affair. Expect both sides to go for an open game. Our pick for this match: “Over 2.5 goals” at odds of 1.66.
