SC Freiburg vs Borussia Mönchengladbach Prediction - Bundesliga
SC Freiburg aims to consolidate its position in the top half of the table when it hosts Borussia Mönchengladbach, a team mired in personnel problems, at Europa-Park Stadion.
At 9:30 PM on February 22nd, the next round of the Bundesliga will see SC Freiburg clash with Borussia Mönchengladbach at Europa-Park Stadion. In this match, the home team Freiburg is considered the clear favorite due to their consistent form and home advantage, while the visiting team is struggling with squad issues and poor form.
Current ranking position
SC Freiburg currently sits in 8th place in the league table with 30 points after 22 matches played. Coach Christian Streich's team maintains a pragmatic and effective playing style, especially when playing at their home ground, Europa-Park. In the 22 matches played so far, Freiburg has won 8, drawn 6, and lost 8.
Conversely, Borussia Mönchengladbach is having a difficult season. They sit in 14th place with just 22 points, barely above the relegation zone. With 10 losses in 22 matches, Gladbach desperately needs points to escape the danger zone, but the challenge at Freiburg is expected to be extremely tough.
Home advantage versus inconsistent form
SC Freiburg's biggest strength is their impressive home record. Of their eight wins this season, six have come at Europa-Park Stadion. Freiburg have only lost one of their ten home games, demonstrating their excellent control of the game and ability to capitalize on opportunities.
As for Borussia Mönchengladbach, their form in the last 5 matches is alarming, with only draws and losses (0 wins, 2 draws, 3 losses). The team also has major problems in defense, having conceded 37 goals (an average of 1.7 goals per game), while their attack has only managed 25 goals.
Head-to-head history and notable statistics
The head-to-head history in the last 5 matches heavily favors SC Freiburg. The home team is unbeaten against Gladbach with 3 wins and 2 draws. Notably, in their most recent encounter in October 2025, the two teams shared the points with a 0-0 draw. Before that, Freiburg had convincing victories such as 3-1 or 3-0 against this opponent.
| Team | Location | Point | Performance (Wins-Draws-Losses) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC Freiburg | 8 | 30 | 8 - 6 - 8 |
| Borussia Mönchengladbach | 14 | 22 | 5 - 7 - 10 |
Team news: Gladbach is in serious trouble.
Both teams entered this match with a fairly long list of absentees due to injuries. However, the impact on the visiting team was somewhat more severe:
- SC Freiburg:L. Kubler (hamstring injury), D. Kyereh (lack of feel for the ball), P. Lienhart (abdominal muscle strain), J. Manzambi (suspended due to red card) and M. Rosenfelder (injury).
- Borussia Mönchengladbach:R. Hack and T. Kleindienst (knee injuries), N. Ngoumou (Achilles tendon injury), R. Reitz (suspended due to accumulating yellow cards), G. Reyna (muscle injury) and A. Sarco (ankle injury).
The absence of key players like Kleindienst and Reitz will significantly weaken Gladbach's attacking capabilities and midfield control.
Predicting the match scenario
With the home advantage and more consistent form, SC Freiburg is predicted to take the initiative and press from the start. Experts estimate Freiburg's chances of winning at 45%, equivalent to a draw, while the visitors' chances of winning are only 10%.
This match is unlikely to see many goals, as Freiburg usually plays defensively at home and Gladbach is missing key strikers. A draw or a win for Freiburg is the most likely outcome for this encounter.
Team lineup updated at 21:00 on February 22, 2026
Official lineup
SC Freiburg
Diagram: 4-2-3-1
CoachJulian Schuster
Starting lineup:
- 1. Noah Atubolu (G)
- 29. Philipp Treu (D)
- 28. Matthias Ginter (D)
- 43. Bruno Ogbus (D)
- 30. Christian Günter (D)
- 8. Maximilian Eggestein (M)
- 6. Patrick Osterhage (M)
- 19. Jan-Niklas Beste (M)
- 14. Yuito Suzuki (M)
- 32. Vincenzo Grifo (M)
- 31. Igor Matanović (F)
Substitutes:
- 21. Florian Müller
- 33. Jordy Makengo
- 5. Anthony Jung
- 65. Karl Steinmann
- 69. Rouven Tarnutzer
- 22. Cyriaque Irié
- 9. Lucas Höler
- 26. Maximilian Philipp
- 7. Derry Scherhant
Borussia Mönchengladbach
Diagram: 3-5-2
CoachEugen Polanski
Starting lineup:
- 33. Moritz Nicolas (G)
- 14. Kota Takai (D)
- 30. Nico Elvedi (D)
- 4. Kevin Dicks (D)
- 29. Joseph Scally (M)
- 16. Philipp Sanders (M)
- 6. Yannik Engelhardt (M)
- 38. Hugo Bolin (M)
- 26. Lukas Ullrich (M)
- 9. Franck Honorat (F)
- 15. Haris Tabakovic (F)
Substitutes:
- 23. Jan Olschowsky
- 21. Tobias Sippel
- 5. Marvin Friedrich
- 2. Fabio Chiarodia
- 36. Wael Mohya
- 10. Florian Neuhaus
- 7. Kevin Stöger
- 17. Jens Castrop
- 18. Shuto Machino
