Sunday, the 8th day of the Bundesliga continues with a meeting between Freiburg and Mainz. Friborg wants to increase its lead over the red zone while Mainz hopes to get closer to the teams that precede it to leave the last place in the standings.
Freiburg vs Mainz Soccer Betting Picks – Bundesliga
After missing qualification in C3 by a hair last year, Friborg was undoubtedly keen to start this new exercise in order to try to get involved again in the fight for the European Cup at the end of the season. Unfortunately for them, the Brazilians of Brigsau did not have an ideal start in this championship. If they put aside their inaugural victory against Stuttgart (2-3), they have not managed to win since and therefore do not advance in the standings. After drawing a draw against Bremen (1-1) and Union Berlin (1-1), Christian Streich’s men suffered two logical setbacks against Bayer Leverkusen (2-4) and Leipzig (3-0).
For its part, Mainz has accumulated setbacks since the resumption of the season. Already obliged to be vigilant with regard to maintenance last season, the Rhenish will probably not be able to hope for better than maintenance at the end of the season. And for good reason, they took only one point in 7 days and are therefore logically in the last position in the standings. After losing their first 6 meetings in this championship, Jean-Philippe Mateta’s partners finally managed to stop their hellish streak by drawing a draw against Schalke 04 before the break (2-2).
The workforce for Freiburg vs Mainz
Friborg can’t count on substitute goalkeeper Flekken, midfielder Haberer, little-used Abrashi and defenders Külde and Gulde are all stuck in the infirmary. On top of that, Korean midfielder Kwon has tested positive for Covid and is expected to be out. With 3 goals scored, striker Petersen is the most prolific player in this Freiburg team.
Mainz will just be deprived of midfielder Latza who will be suspended for this meeting. Despite the very delicate situation of his club, the French striker Mateta manages to pull out of the game and has already scored 4 goals since the resumption of the championship across the Rhine.
The key points for the match Freiburg vs Mainz
Coaches have the possibility of making 5 substitutions during the game.
The match should be played behind closed doors or with a limited number of spectators.
With 20 goals conceded in 7 days, Mainz is the second-worst defence in this championship.
Mainz still scored in 5 of its 7 games.
Freiburg vs Mainz Soccer Betting Picks
Against a team from Mainz that is much too crumbly defensively, Freiburg could return to success on Sunday. Victory Friborg!
Betting Picks: Both teams to score
Odds: 1.50
