FC Koln vs Freiburg prediction: GERMANY: Bundesliga betting tips on match 2023-04-28 13:30.
Cologne have been transformed since the international break, turning what was a five-game winless run prior (D1, L4) into a four-match unbeaten streak since (W2, D2). Their latest encounter saw them overcome Hoffenheim with a clinical 3-1 win, securing a much needed three points that lifted them to 11th in the table and all-but ensuring their top-flight status for another season.
The RheinEnergieStadion faithful hasn’t yet shared in their side’s recent good fortunes, as their wait for a home win has extended to four games now (D2, L2). The Billy Goats have at least proven themselves a stubborn team to break down in front of their fans this season, with their 15 goals conceded on home soil this Bundesliga season being bested only by the top-four teams.
Freiburg are one of those teams as they currently occupy the much sought-after fourth spot, and they’ll be gunning for victory before an all-important double-header against their closest top-four rivals RB Leipzig, firstly contesting the DFB-Pokal semi-final before taking them on in a Bundesliga six-pointer. Christian Streich’s troops certainly have the form to ruffle some feathers in the top four, having lost just one of their last ten league matches (W5, D4).
The visitors also hit the road here boasting a 2-0 win in the reverse fixture in November, while winning their last two competitive away matches shows Freiburg are not shy on their travels. Whatever happens here, fireworks can be expected, as only one of the last 18 H2Hs have ended in a draw (FRE: W11, L6) with 12 of these producing over 2.5 goals on the day.
Players to watch: Florian Kainz has alternated between scoring home and away with each goal this season, with his last strike coming away last time out against Hoffenheim. They’ll be fearing Michael Gregoritsch who ran the show with a goal and assist in the reverse fixture, helping Freiburg to win 11 of the 12 matches he’s scored in this season (L1).
Hot streak: Each of Freiburg’s last six Bundesliga matches have featured goals scored between half-time and the 60th minute.