On Saturday afternoon, Freiburg and Wolfsburg clash at the Volkswagen Arena in a game that could be crucial in both team’s Bundesliga campaigns.
Freiburg’s European chances are hanging by a threadWith just four Bundesliga games remaining this season, Freiburg’s European hopes are hanging by a thread. They are currently seventh in the table, five points adrift of the league's top six.
Christian Streich’s team has been inconsistent of late. A 1-1 home draw against Mainz means that the home team has won just three of their last 12 matches in the German top flight.
Freiburg’s recent home form in the Bundesliga has been poor. The Black Forest team is winless in six home games.
Their recent home games have at least offered entertainment in the form of goals, with over 2.5 goals scored in six of their last seven home matches in the German top-flight.
Wolfsburg recorded a potentially vital win last time outThe Wolves recorded what could be a crucial win in their efforts to avoid being sucked into the league’s bottom three by beating fellow strugglers Bochum 1-0 last time out.
The victory moved Ralph Hasenhuttl’s team four points clear of the Bundesliga danger zone.
Their recent outings in the Bundesliga have been relatively high-scoring, with over 2.5 goals scored in five of their previous eight outings.
Wolfsburg haven’t been great travellers of late in the Bundesliga. They have won just one of their last seven away games in the German top-flight.
Poor defensive displays have been the foundation of the visitors' recent questionable results on their travels. They have conceded at least two goals in three of their last four away games in the Bundesliga.
What am I backing?Both teams are looking for what could be a vital victory in their Bundesliga objectives this season. The pair are inconsistent, and the game could go either way. However, I expect this encounter to produce goals, so the bet I am backing is over 2.5 goals scored.
