Finished
2 - 0
(HT 0 - 0)
8th Nov 26, 11:30 AM
55' OG
R. Khedira
67'
Y. Suzuki

Freiburg vs Union Berlin Prediction: Can high-flying Freiburg stay top-three in Bundesliga?

Last updated 4 days ago by Ben Cronin
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Freiburg vs Union Berlin takes place on 2026-11-08 in the Bundesliga (Round 9), with kick-off at 16:30 UTC. The Oddspedia SmartBet model points us towards Total Corners: Over 10.5, and it feels like a lively match-up on paper. The model rates it 3/5 for confidence, with a 0.38 win probability versus 0.36 implied by the odds. That creates a small +EV edge of 0.04. Will Freiburg push late again, and will Union Berlin counter enough to add corners too?

Prematch Probabilities

Winner probabilities
SCF
62% Home
21% Draw
17% Away
UNI

SmartBet forecast correct: Home Winner

Correct Score probabilities
>3 3 2 1 0
16.2% 0.3% 6.6% 6.3% 3.6% 1.1% 9.4% 9.8% 4.7% 1.4% 9.8% 9.7% 4.9% 1.4% 5.7% 4.6% 2.1% 0.8% 1.6%
0 1 2 3 >3
Correct Score: Other Home Win

What does the Oddspedia community think?

Full Time Result: Freiburg
54%
31 of 57 Tips
C
l
E
+27
BetMGM
Won
-217

The community is leaning home, and it’s not hard to see why. The top consensus pick is Full Time Result: Freiburg to Win at odds of 1.53, backed by 31 of 57 users. Freiburg sit 3rd with 16 points, while Union Berlin are down in 16th with 7 points and haven’t won in their last four games. Still, head-to-head is tricky, with Freiburg winless in the last five meetings. Do you follow the table form, or do you fear the matchup trend?

Consensus

24
Next Goal: No Goal
100%
17 of 17 Tips
Betway
Best odds
+1200
First Team to Score: No Goal
100%
7 of 7 Tips
bet365
Best odds
+1400
1st Half Asian Handicap: Freiburg -1.5
100%
6 of 6 Tips
bet365
Best odds
+350
1st Half Total Goals: Over 2.5
100%
6 of 6 Tips
bet365
Best odds
+500
To Score in Both Halves: Freiburg
100%
6 of 6 Tips
bet365
Best odds
+120

Community Tips

419
+4.20
56 Tips
4 days ago
Freiburg - Union Berlin
Correct Score: 5 : 4
Lost
+50000
+4.20
56 Tips
4 days ago
Freiburg - Union Berlin
1st Half Correct Score: 2 : 3
Lost
+25000
+4.20
56 Tips
4 days ago
Freiburg - Union Berlin
Total Goals: Over 7.5
Lost
+1060
+4.20
56 Tips
4 days ago
Freiburg - Union Berlin
2nd Half Total Goals: Over 3.5
Lost
+900
-474.24
1046 Tips
4 days ago
Freiburg - Union Berlin
1st Half Correct Score: 2 : 3
Lost
+25000
-474.24
1046 Tips
4 days ago
Freiburg - Union Berlin
Total Goals: Over 7.5
Lost
+1060
-474.24
1046 Tips
4 days ago
Freiburg - Union Berlin
1st Half Total Goals: Over 3.5
Lost
+1600
-474.24
1046 Tips
4 days ago
Freiburg - Union Berlin
2nd Half Total Goals: Over 3.5
Lost
+900
-655.25
1233 Tips
4 days ago
Freiburg - Union Berlin
2nd Half Total Goals: Over 3.5
Lost
+900
-655.25
1233 Tips
4 days ago
Freiburg - Union Berlin
1st Half Total Goals: Over 3.5
Lost
+1600
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Freiburg form analysis: Momentum is real

Freiburg come in with LLWWW, so the bounce-back has been strong. They are 3rd with 16 points from eight matches, which is a big jump from last year’s 11th at this stage. Goals data is limited, but the goal-trend is loud: 87% of their games have gone Over 2.5 Goals, and 60% have seen goals in both halves. Matanovic and Suzuki are both on 4 goals, so the threat is shared. Can they finally break the Union Berlin hoodoo?

W D D L D

Union Berlin form analysis: Can they stop the slide?

Union Berlin’s last five reads WDDLD, but the bigger worry is the table: 16th with just 7 points. They also haven’t won in their last four matches, and their away record is 0-1-2 with two blanks in three trips. They don’t have many scorers firing either, with Skarke leading on 1 goal. The positive? Head-to-head is kind to Union, with Freiburg winless in the last five meetings. Is this the spot where they grind out another low-scoring result?

Freiburg vs Union Berlin Stats

Freiburg vs Union Berlin odds: Home side strongly fancied

Bookmakers price Freiburg at 1.53 to win, with the Draw at 4.80 and Union Berlin at 6.60, so the market expects a home result. The Asian Handicap line of Freiburg -1.25 at 2.10 shows bettors need a convincing win for full payout, while Union +1.25 at 1.85 covers a narrow loss. For goals, Over 3 is 2.10 and Under 3 is 1.86, hinting at around three total goals. Are you backing goals or a tighter script?

Freiburg vs Union Berlin Odds

Freiburg vs Union Berlin predicted lineups: Two 4-2-3-1 shapes

Both sides are tipped to line up in a 4-2-3-1, which should create plenty of one-v-one battles out wide. Freiburg are expected to start Backhaus in goal, with Ginter and Lienhart as the centre-back pair. Eggestein and Engelhardt look set to anchor midfield, while Grifo should supply the final ball behind striker Matanovic. Union Berlin should go with Ronnow, with Friedrich marshalling the back line. Schafer and Khedira add steel in the double pivot, and Skarke leads the line. Which winger wins the corner count battle?

Freiburg Schuster, Julian
Union Berlin Lustrinelli, Mauro
4-2-3-1
M. Backhaus
1
85' Substitute Out
P. Treu
29
M. Ginter
28
P. Lienhart
3
J. Makengo
33
M. Eggestein
8
75' Substitute Out
Yellow Card
Y. Engelhardt
16
J. Beste
19
85' Substitute Out
Y. Suzuki
14
69' Substitute Out
A
D. Scherhant
7
69' Substitute Out
Yellow Card
I. Matanovic
31
4-3-3
F. Ronnow
1
J. Haberer
19
M. Friedrich
5
Yellow Card
Z. Van Den Bosch
4
85' Substitute Out
D. Kohn
17
A. Schafer
13
R. Khedira
8
77' Substitute Out
M. Aebischer
20
46' Substitute Out
K. Imeri
30
46' Substitute Out
T. Skarke
21
69' Substitute Out
L. Burcu
9
Europa-Park-Stadion
Stegemann, Sascha

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Head-2-Head

Last 9 years
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Wins
5
Draws
8
Wins
16 played

Standings

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9
6
1
2
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W L L W W ?
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16
9
1
4
4
7:21
W D D D L ?
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FAQ Freiburg vs Union Berlin

Who will win between Freiburg and Union Berlin?

Freiburg are the favourites at 1.53 and sit 3rd with 16 points, while Union Berlin are 16th with 7 points and winless in four. The worry is head-to-head, with Freiburg winless in the last five meetings.

What is the best bet for Freiburg and Union Berlin?

The computer-model SmartBet points to Total Corners: Over 10.5 with 3/5 confidence. The model probability is 0.38 versus 0.36 implied by odds, giving a small +EV edge for this corners angle.

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Where and when is the match played?

Freiburg vs Union Berlin is in the Bundesliga (Round 9) on 2026-11-08. Kick-off is set for 16:30 UTC. Freiburg are the home team for this one at Europa-Park Stadion.

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