Freiburg vs Hoffenheim Prediction & Betting Tips - Bundesliga

Prediction published on 18/01/2024, 12:18  by Joseph King | Modified on 18/01/2024 at 12:28 in Bundesliga Predictions

Matchday 18 in the German Bundesliga sees seventh-place Freiburg playing host to eighth-placed Hoffenheim. Both teams will have a Conference League qualification spot in their sights as they attempt to close the gap on sixth-place Frankfurt. Freiburg’s record of seven wins, four draws and six defeats has them on 25 points and trailing Frankfurt by just two points. Their last match resulted in a 0-0 home draw with Union Berlin, marking the sixth straight unbeaten home fixture across all competitions. The hosts come into this matchup in fairly good form as they have a 3-1-1 record over their last five in the Bundesliga. They also secured a second-place finish in their Conference League group to advance to the knockout stages. Freiburg have overall been a much-improved side when playing on home soil this season. They’ve amassed a 4-3-1 home record in the domestic league and won two of three at home in the Conference League.

Hoffenheim come to Europa-Park Stadion in a tough stretch of form with only a single win over their last nine fixtures across all competitions. Die Kraichgauer suffered a 3-0 away defeat to Bayern Munich in their return to Bundesliga action last weekend following the winter break. It was the second loss in the last three matches for Hoffenheim who have now slipped down to eighth in the standings. The visitors have amassed a record of seven wins, three draws and seven defeats and are seeing their continental competition qualification hopes quickly going down the drain. On the bright side, Hoffenheim have been one of the league’s best away teams this season where they have won five and drawn once in their nine road trips. They’ve also been one of the most action-packed teams to watch as their 3.82 average total goals mark ranks as the third-highest in the division.