BVB Dominance:: Dortmund has won the last six consecutive Bundesliga matches against Freiburg – their longest active winning streak against any current Bundesliga team. Conversely, this is Freiburg's longest losing streak against any current top-flight side.
Team News - BVB:: Key players Marcel Sabitzer (knee), Niklas Süle (hip), and Nico Schlotterbeck (suspended) are out. Felix Nmecha returns to the squad after injury. Serhou Guirassy and Emre Can are fit enough for the squad (Guirassy on bench, Can starts). Carney Chukwuemeka makes his starting debut.
Team News - Freiburg:: The hosts look to regain form at home, having been winless in their last four league games.
Form Watch:: Freiburg has struggled recently at home, failing to win their last two matches there. Dortmund has significant away form issues, sitting 16th in the away table with their worst points tally on the road in 17 years.
Why this matters:: A win for Dortmund could bring them within one point of Freiburg, boosting their European qualification hopes. Freiburg needs points to halt their slide and maintain their position.
Borussia Dortmund heads into this crucial clash against SC Freiburg knowing a victory is vital to keep their European aspirations firmly on track. Currently trailing Freiburg (7th, 42 points) by four points, BVB (38 points) aims to replicate their dominant 4-0 victory from the reverse fixture earlier this season.
Despite Dortmund's historical upper hand in recent meetings, their current away form presents a major challenge. Niko Kovac's side has gathered only 11 points from 13 away matches this season. Kovac himself has a tricky record against Freiburg, winning only one of his nine league encounters against them (albeit a resounding 6-0 victory with Wolfsburg in 2023).
Freiburg, under Julian Schuster, is experiencing a dip in form, particularly at the Europa-Park Stadion where they were previously very strong. They are winless in four league games and haven't won either of their last two home fixtures. They will be desperate to reverse this trend.
Lineup Notes:
BVB gives a starting debut to winter loan signing Carney Chukwuemeka. Key striker Serhou Guirassy starts on the bench after recovering from muscular issues, while captain Emre Can starts. The absence of defender Nico Schlotterbeck due to suspension is a significant blow.
*Reported Starting XIs (via SPORT1):*
SC Freiburg: Müller – Kübler, Ginter, Lienhart, Makengo – Eggestein, Osterhage, Doan, Höler Grifo – Adamu
Borussia Dortmund: Kobel - Anton, Can, Bensebaini - Ryerson, Groß, Svensson - Chukwuemeka, Brandt - Beier, Adeyemi
When and where is the SC Freiburg vs Borussia Dortmund match?
The match takes place on Saturday, April 5th, 2025, at 15:30 CET in Freiburg's Europa-Park Stadion.
Which key players are missing for Dortmund?
Dortmund will be without Marcel Sabitzer (knee injury), Niklas Süle (hip injury), and the suspended Nico Schlotterbeck.
Where can I follow the match?
The game is broadcast live on Sky TV and Sky Stream. Live tickers are available on various sports news sites.
Monitor BVB's ability to overcome their significant away struggles against a Freiburg side needing a home win.
Watch Carney Chukwuemeka's impact on his starting debut for Dortmund.
See if Freiburg can break their four-game winless streak and Dortmund's six-game winning streak against them.
The result heavily impacts the race for European spots, making this a high-stakes encounter.
Can Dortmund overcome their poor away form to secure crucial points against Freiburg? Share your predictions in the comments!
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