SC Freiburg vs Motherwell
Freiburg storms past Motherwell in dominant display
A commanding 4-1 victory for SC Freiburg overturns expectations in the Europa Conference League.
SC Freiburg took an early lead through D. Scherhant before Motherwell's M. Emmanuel levelled the scores in the first half. However, Freiburg pulled away after the break with goals from I. Matanović, Cyriaque Kalou Irié, and K. Goto sealing a convincing 4-1 win. This result defied Fipster's low-confidence prediction of a Motherwell upset, proving Freiburg's dominance on the night.
Outcome probability
As the playoff round heats up, SC Freiburg face Motherwell in what promises to be a tightly contested encounter. Both sides have shown glimpses of attacking prowess, but Motherwell's recent form suggests they might just have the edge.
Match factors
SC Freiburg's Matthias Ginter in strong recent form
Ginter scored twice and earned a high rating (8.2) in last match vs Motherwell, showing attacking threat from defense
Motherwell's Regan Charles-Cook showing goal threat
Charles-Cook scored in last away match vs SC Freiburg, indicating good form and finishing ability
Motherwell's attacking midfield creativity
Lukas Fadinger and Ibrahim Said provide goal and assist threat, key for Motherwell's predicted win
Motherwell's recent scoring consistency
Motherwell scored in all last 5 matches, showing strong offensive momentum
No confirmed injuries for either team
Both teams have full squads available, so tactical and form factors dominate prediction
The context
This fixture follows a previous playoff meeting where SC Freiburg secured a 3-1 away win against Motherwell. However, Motherwell have been consistent scorers in their last five matches, indicating strong offensive momentum. Both teams enter this match with full squads, so tactical nous and current form will be key factors.
Key insights
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Matthias Ginter
SC Freiburg
Ginter scored twice and earned a high rating (8.2) in the last match vs Motherwell, showing attacking threat from defence.
UEFA Europa Conference League 26/272 goals, 8.2 match rating in last match
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Regan Charles-Cook
Motherwell
Charles-Cook scored in the last away match vs SC Freiburg, indicating good form and finishing ability.
UEFA Europa Conference League 26/271 goal in last away match
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Lukas Fadinger
Motherwell
Fadinger scored and assisted recently, showing creative influence and leadership as captain.
UEFA Europa Conference League 26/27Goals and assists in recent matches
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Ibrahim Said
Motherwell
Said scored twice in recent home win, demonstrating strong finishing form and connection with teammates.
UEFA Europa Conference League 26/272 goals in recent home win
Analysis
SC Freiburg's Matthias Ginter impressed in the last encounter, scoring twice and earning a high match rating, highlighting his rare goal threat from defence. On the other side, Motherwell's Regan Charles-Cook has been a reliable goal threat, netting in the previous away match against Freiburg. Additionally, Motherwell's midfield creativity, led by Lukas Fadinger and Ibrahim Said, provides a significant attacking outlet. This blend of defensive solidity and attacking flair sets the stage for a competitive match.
Key facts
- 1.SC Freiburg won the previous playoff round away match against Motherwell 3-1.
- 2.Motherwell lost the previous playoff round home match against SC Freiburg 1-3.
- 3.Motherwell have scored in all of their last five matches, showing strong offensive momentum.
- 4.Matthias Ginter scored twice and earned a high rating (8.2) in the last match against Motherwell.
- 5.Regan Charles-Cook scored the opening goal in the last away match versus SC Freiburg.
- 6.Both teams have full squads available with no confirmed injuries.
- 7.Motherwell's midfielders Lukas Fadinger and Ibrahim Said provide key goal and assist threats.
Prediction
Despite SC Freiburg's previous success against Motherwell, the prediction leans towards an away win for Motherwell with a 2-1 scoreline. Their consistent scoring and key players' form suggest they can overturn the previous result and claim victory in this playoff round.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — SC Freiburg
Away — Motherwell
No standout best passers flagged for Motherwell
The verdict
Expect a spirited contest with Motherwell edging out SC Freiburg by the narrowest of margins. With both teams boasting attacking talents and full squads, this match could hinge on moments of individual brilliance or tactical discipline.
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
No recent fixture data
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
SC Freiburg has no record in this competition yet, so there is nothing to compare these totals against.
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Scherhant
Assist: Eggestein
Emmanuel
Assist: Said
Tawanda Jethro Maswanhise
Knight-Lebel
Yellow Card
Girdwood-Reich
Red Card
Matanović
Assist: Scherhant
Cyriaque Kalou Irié
Assist: Scherhant
Suzuki
Rosenfelder
Said
Hodge
Palmer-Houlden
Scherhant
Matanović
Lowry
Ginter
Goto
Match Statistics
SC Freiburg
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1M. BackhausG
- 7D. ScherhantM
- 8M. EggesteinM
- 14Y. SuzukiM
- 16Y. EngelhardtM
- 22Cyriaque Kalou IriéM
- 28M. GinterD
- 29P. TreuD
- 30C. GünterD
- 31I. MatanovićF
- 37M. RosenfelderD
Substitutes
- 3P. LienhartD
- 5A. JungD
- 9L. HölerF
- 17L. KüblerD
- 19J. BesteM
- 21F. MüllerG
- 24J. HuthG
- 27Berkay YilmazD
- 32V. GrifoM
- 33J. MakengoD
- 42K. GotoF
- 43I. OgbusD
Motherwell
4-3-3Starting XI
- 1A. PaulsenG
- 3J. Girdwood-ReichD
- 4Jamie Knight-LebelD
- 8L. FadingerM
- 11A. LowryM
- 18Tawanda Jethro MaswanhiseF
- 19I. SaidF
- 23E. WilsonD
- 45M. EmmanuelD
- 47S. Palmer-HouldenF
- 71J. HodgeM
Substitutes
- 2S. O'DonnellD
- 7T. SparrowM
- 9A. StamatelopoulosF
- 15E. BjörgólfssonF
- 17R. Charles-CookF
- 20Dylan WilliamsD
- 21M. ConnellyG
- 24L. RossM
- 25Olly WhyteM
- 27M. BoothM
- 29Z. McAllisterM
- 77W. VogtF
SC Freiburg
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derry Scherhant | M | 68 | 9.2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 5 | — |
| Igor Matanović | F | 67 | 8.5 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0/1 |
| Cyriaque Irié | M | 79 | 7.9 | 1 | — | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1/2 |
| Maximilian Eggestein | M | 79 | 7.9 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — |
| Yannick Engelhardt | M | 79 | 7.2 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| Maximilian Rosenfelder | D | 64 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Matthias Ginter | D | 78 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| Yuito Suzuki | M | 64 | 6.9 | — | — | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1/1 |
| Christian Günter(C) | D | 79 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Philipp Treu | D | 79 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Mio Backhaus | G | 79 | 5.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Berkay Yılmaz | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jannik Huth | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Florian Müller | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lukas Kübler | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jan-Niklas Beste | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Anthony Jung | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jordy Makengo | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Bruno Ogbus | D | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Philipp Lienhart | D | 15 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Keisuke Goto | F | 12 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Vincenzo Grifo | M | 11 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Lucas Höler | F | 15 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Motherwell
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lukas Fadinger(C) | M | 79 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Alex Paulsen | G | 79 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Emmanuel Longelo | D | 79 | 6.9 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Jamie Knight-Lebel | D | 79 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tawanda Maswanhise | F | 45 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Ibrahim Said | F | 65 | 6.5 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2/4 |
| Joe Hodge | M | 65 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sebastian Palmer-Houlden | F | 65 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 0/1 |
| Alex Lowry | M | 76 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| Ewan Wilson | D | 79 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jake Girdwood-Reich | D | 57 | 5.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Dylan Williams | D | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Eythor Bjørgolfsson | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Matty Connelly | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Luca Ross | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mikey Booth | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Stephen O'Donnell | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Zander McAllister | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Apostolos Stamatelopoulos | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Olly Whyte | M | 14 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tom Sparrow | M | 34 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Regan Charles-Cook | F | 14 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Willy Vogt | F | 14 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |