Eintracht Frankfurt vs SC Freiburg
Frankfurt and Freiburg share spoils in four-goal thriller
A lively encounter sees both sides trade early blows to settle for a draw.
Eintracht Frankfurt and SC Freiburg battled to a 2-2 draw in a match full of action. Y. Ebnoutalib and J. Burkardt netted for Frankfurt, while D. Scherhant and Y. Suzuki replied for Freiburg, with goals coming in both halves. This result defied Fipster's high-confidence prediction of a narrow away win, proving the contest far more balanced than expected.
Outcome probability
The Bundesliga kicks off with an intriguing clash between Eintracht Frankfurt and SC Freiburg. Both teams have been busy in the summer transfer market, reshaping their squads ahead of what promises to be a tightly contested season.
Key facts
- 1.SC Freiburg finished just above Eintracht Frankfurt in the previous season's standings.
- 2.Eintracht Frankfurt have added N. Atubolu (loan), L. Brassier, and R. Onyedika to their squad this summer.
- 3.SC Freiburg have signed M. Backhaus and Y. Engelhardt ahead of the new season.
- 4.Both teams have lost key players, including N. Atubolu (loaned to Freiburg) and J. Manzambi from Freiburg.
- 5.The predicted scoreline is 0-1 in favour of SC Freiburg.
- 6.The halftime score is also expected to be 0-1, indicating an early goal for Freiburg.
- 7.The match is expected to see around three cards, suggesting a competitive but controlled game.
The context
Eintracht Frankfurt have strengthened their midfield and defence with the arrivals of N. Atubolu on loan, L. Brassier, and R. Onyedika, while bidding farewell to N. Brown, A. Theate (loan), and M. Zetterer. Freiburg, meanwhile, have welcomed M. Backhaus and Y. Engelhardt, but lost N. Atubolu on loan and J. Manzambi to transfers. These changes suggest both sides are aiming to build on last season's foundations as they prepare for the new campaign.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Eintracht Frankfurt
Away — SC Freiburg
Analysis
Looking at the probabilities, SC Freiburg hold a slight edge over Eintracht Frankfurt. The most likely outcome is a narrow 1-0 win for Freiburg, with the halftime score also predicted to be 0-1. Both teams finished mid-table last season, with Freiburg just ahead, which aligns with the forecasted away victory. The match is expected to be competitive but with Freiburg's recent squad additions potentially giving them the slight upper hand.
Prediction
We anticipate SC Freiburg to clinch a 1-0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt. The game should be tight, with Freiburg scoring early and holding on to their lead. Expect a disciplined contest with around three cards shown, reflecting the competitive nature of the fixture.
The verdict
This Bundesliga opener promises a close encounter, but the scales tip in favour of SC Freiburg. Their summer business and marginally better standing suggest they will start the season with a win, leaving Eintracht Frankfurt to regroup and respond in the matches ahead.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Onyedika
Yellow Card
Ebnoutalib
Assist: Dōan
Scherhant
Assist: Makengo
Burkardt
Assist: Koch
Backhaus
Yellow Card
Aséko Nkili
Suzuki
Assist: Scherhant
Højlund
Yellow Card
Dōan
Baum
Beste
Scherhant
Suzuki
Matanović
Höler
Yellow Card
Uzun
Burkardt
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Borussia Dortmund | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | +7 | 12 |
| 2 |  Bayern München | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | +12 | 10 |
| 3 |  SC Freiburg | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | +9 | 10 |
| 4 |  FC Augsburg | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +5 | 7 |
| 9 |  RB Leipzig | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | +4 | 6 |
| 10 |  Eintracht Frankfurt | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 5 |
| 11 |  FC Schalke 04 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 5 |
Match Statistics
Eintracht Frankfurt
4-4-2Starting XI
- 1N. AtuboluG
- 2Elias BaumD
- 3L. BrassierD
- 4R. KochD
- 9J. BurkardtF
- 11Y. EbnoutalibF
- 15N. Aséko NkiliM
- 20R. DōanM
- 25R. OnyedikaM
- 26K. KosugiD
- 42C. UzunM
Substitutes
- 5OtávioD
- 6O. HøjlundM
- 7A. KnauffF
- 22T. ChandlerD
- 27M. GötzeM
- 29A. AmaimouniF
- 34N. CollinsD
- 35M. PimpongF
- 40Kauã SantosG
SC Freiburg
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1M. BackhausG
- 3P. LienhartD
- 7D. ScherhantM
- 8M. EggesteinM
- 14Y. SuzukiM
- 16Y. EngelhardtM
- 19J. BesteM
- 28M. GinterD
- 29P. TreuD
- 31I. MatanovićF
- 33J. MakengoD
Substitutes
- 9L. HölerF
- 17L. KüblerD
- 21F. MüllerG
- 22Cyriaque Kalou IriéF
- 27Berkay YilmazD
- 30C. GünterD
- 32V. GrifoM
- 37M. RosenfelderD
- 42K. GotoF
Eintracht Frankfurt
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y. Ebnoutalib | F | 90 | 8.1 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4/4 |
| J. Burkardt | F | 89 | 7.9 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1/1 |
| A. Knauff | F | 29 | 7.1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| R. Koch | D | 90 | 6.9 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| R. Dōan | M | 61 | 6.8 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1/3 |
| N. Atubolu | G | 90 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| C. Uzun | M | 89 | 6.7 | — | — | 2 | — | 4 | 1/1 |
| L. Brassier | D | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| R. Onyedika | M | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Amaimouni | F | 1 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Elias Baum | D | 61 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| N. Collins | D | 29 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Götze | M | 1 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| N. Aséko Nkili | M | 46 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| K. Kosugi | D | 90 | 5.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/2 |
| O. Højlund | M | 44 | 5.8 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Kauã Santos | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Otávio | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| T. Chandler | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Pimpong | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
SC Freiburg
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Scherhant | M | 71 | 8.9 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2/2 |
| Y. Suzuki | M | 83 | 8.0 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3/5 |
| J. Beste | M | 71 | 7.2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | — |
| M. Ginter | D | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | 4 | — | 2 | 1/1 |
| J. Makengo | D | 90 | 6.8 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| P. Lienhart | D | 90 | 6.8 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| M. Eggestein | M | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1/2 |
| K. Goto | F | 6 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| V. Grifo | M | 19 | 6.4 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| I. Matanović | F | 84 | 6.3 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1/2 |
| Y. Engelhardt | M | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — |
| P. Treu | D | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| L. Höler | F | 7 | 6.1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| M. Backhaus | G | 90 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| L. Kübler | D | 19 | 5.8 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| C. Günter | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| F. Müller | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cyriaque Kalou Irié | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Berkay Yilmaz | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Rosenfelder | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win Eintracht Frankfurt vs SC Freiburg?
- Fipster's AI model predicted SC Freiburg to win against Eintracht Frankfurt.
- What score did Fipster predict for Eintracht Frankfurt vs SC Freiburg?
- Fipster predicted a final score of Eintracht Frankfurt 0–1 SC Freiburg.
- What were the win probabilities for Eintracht Frankfurt vs SC Freiburg?
- Fipster's model gave Eintracht Frankfurt a 14% chance of winning, SC Freiburg a 71% chance, and a 15% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 71% confidence — a high-confidence call.