Freiburg vs Union Berlin

Freiburg will aim to strengthen their push for Champions League qualification when they host Union Berlin at Europa-Park Stadion in the Bundesliga on Sunday.

Currently sitting in sixth place with 42 points, Freiburg are just three points behind fourth-placed Eintracht Frankfurt, who occupy the final Champions League qualification spot. Meanwhile, Union Berlin find themselves in 13th place with 27 points after earning a 1-1 draw against Bayern Munich on March 15.

Freiburg were forced to settle for a 2-2 draw against Mainz 05 on March 15, a result that likely disappointed fans, especially since their opponents were reduced to 10 men in the 43rd minute when Freiburg was leading 1-0.

To their credit, the Breisgau-Brasilianer generated over three expected goals (xG) in that match. However, their attacking output remains a concern, as those two goals were the only ones they have scored in their last three games.

Under manager Julian Schuster, Freiburg currently hold the Bundesliga’s Europa Conference League qualification spot. Even if they fall short of a Champions League berth, this season has already marked an improvement, with their 42-point tally matching last season’s total.

Freiburg are also enjoying an impressive seven-game unbeaten streak, having kept six clean sheets during that stretch. Although they have drawn their last three fixtures, they had won the four previous matches. Additionally, they have only suffered one defeat in their last 10 games, securing victory on seven occasions.

On the other hand, Union Berlin put in a solid defensive display against Bayern, limiting the reigning champions to just six shots inside the box—only two more than Union managed themselves.

Die Eisernen have surrendered 11 goals in their previous five games while scoring four, and their league goal total of 23 is the second lowest in the top tier.

Boss Steffen Baumgart's squad drew 0-0 with Freiburg on November 8, and they are unbeaten in their past four meetings with the hosts, winning two of them.

Union enter the match in mixed form, having won two, drawn one, and lost three of their last six games.

The visitors have won two of their last three away games, but they have lost their previous seven on the road.