Freiburg vs Lens Match Analysis
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In a crucial match for a spot in the Europa League quarter-finals, Freiburg will host RC Lens in the second leg of their playoff tie on Thursday at Europa-Park Stadion.
Last week, the two teams played to a goalless draw at Stade Bollart-Delelis, with neither side able to break the deadlock.
Freiburg has been struggling to score in the Europa League recently, failing to find the back of the net in their last 193 minutes in the competition.
Their last goal came from Ritsu Doan in a group stage victory over Olympiakos Piraeus.
Freiburg has been strong at home in the Europa League this season, with two wins and just one loss in three matches at Europa-Park Stadion.
In their last six matches across all competitions, Freiburg has recorded one win, two draws, and three losses, scoring eight goals and conceding 14.
Vincenzo Grifo has been a key player for Freiburg in the Europa League, leading their scoring charts with four goals, which is tied for the fifth-highest among the competition’s top scorers.
Meanwhile, Lens has been unbeaten in their last three away matches across all competitions, despite not winning any of their three Champions League group stage away games.
Lens has recorded three wins, two draws, and just one loss in their last six matches across all competitions, scoring seven goals and conceding four.
Prediction: Freiburg 0-1 Lens
Lens has been on an unbeaten streak, while Freiburg has struggled to secure wins since their last home victory in January.
- Prediction: Lens to win or draw
Both teams have had difficulties in scoring goals, as evidenced by their goalless draw in the previous encounter.
Additionally, four out of five of Freiburg’s previous home games have seen no more than 3.5 goals at full time.
- Betting Tip: Under 3.5 Goals
Possible Starting Lineups
Freiburg: (4-3-3)
Atubolu;
Kubler, Keitel, Gulde, Makengo;
Hofler, Eggestein, Rohl;
Doan, Holer, Sallai
Lens: (3-4-3)
Samba;
Gradit, Danso, Medina;
Aguilar, Diouf, El Aynaoui, Frankowski;
Sotoca, Wahi, Pereira da Costa