SC Freiburg vs Maccabi Tel Aviv Prediction - UEFA Europa League
SC Freiburg are aiming for three points to consolidate their position in the top five, while Maccabi Tel Aviv are striving to secure their first points after a run of five consecutive defeats in European competitions.
SC Freiburg will host Maccabi Tel Aviv at the Europa-Park Stadion in the next round of the UEFA Europa League. This is a clash between two teams that are at completely opposite ends of the current league table.
00:45 on January 23rd: SC Freiburg's chance to break through.
With 5th place and 14 points after 6 rounds, SC Freiburg is proving its strength as a contender for the top spot. The German team maintains an impressive unbeaten record in this year's group stage. Conversely, Maccabi Tel Aviv is experiencing a serious crisis, sitting in 35th place with only 1 point.
Form and League Position
Below is a comparison of the two clubs' current standings and form:
| Team | Location | Score | Form (last 5 matches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC Freiburg | 5 | 14 | 3 wins, 2 draws |
| Maccabi Tel Aviv | 35 | 1 | Lost 5 consecutive matches |
The difference isn't just in points, but also clearly reflected in goal difference. SC Freiburg boasts an incredibly solid defense, conceding an average of only 0.5 goals per game. Meanwhile, Maccabi Tel Aviv has one of the weakest defenses in the league, having conceded 22 goals in their last 10 matches, equivalent to a rate of 2.2 goals per game.
SC Freiburg: Europa-Park Fortress
The home team is in extremely stable form with 4 wins and 2 draws in their last 6 matches. Notably, SC Freiburg always performs brilliantly at their Europa-Park Stadion, with 3 consecutive home wins. Their average scoring rate of 1.5 goals per game and disciplined playing style make the Bundesliga representative a highly favored team in this match.
Maccabi Tel Aviv: Overcoming Challenges
The Israeli representatives are currently in a losing streak with five consecutive defeats. Although their attack continues to score regularly (an average of one goal per game), systemic errors in defense have caused them to consistently drop points. This trip to Germany is expected to present an extremely difficult challenge for coach Maccabi Tel Aviv and his team.
Force situation
On SC Freiburg's side, the list of absentees includes D. Kyereh due to a lack of match fitness following a long-term injury. Key center-back P. Lienhart's participation remains uncertain due to an abdominal muscle strain.
On the Maccabi Tel Aviv side, difficulties are piling up as they are missing a number of key players. K. Belic, D. Gropper, and I. Nicolaescu are definitely absent. In addition, the availability of T. Asante and O. Davida (calf injuries) remains a big question mark for the coaching staff.
Tactical analysis and prediction
Based on current statistics and strength, SC Freiburg is predicted to take control of the game from the start. With their solid defense, the home team will prioritize high-pressure pressing to seek an early lead.
- Predicted winner:SC Freiburg win or draw
- Probability ratio:Home team wins (50%), Draw (50%), Away team wins (0%)
- Predicted number of goals:SC Freiburg is likely to score under 2.5 goals; Maccabi Tel Aviv is likely to score under 1.5 goals.
Overall, with their superiority in every aspect, SC Freiburg are unlikely to drop points against a struggling opponent like Maccabi Tel Aviv. This is an excellent opportunity for the German team to accumulate another 3 points and put pressure on the top 4 in the league table.
Team lineup updated at 00:08 on January 23, 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)
- 37. Max Rosenfelder (D)
- 30. Christian Günter (D)
- 8. Maximilian Eggestein (M)
- 6. Patrick Osterhage (M)
- 19. Jan-Niklas Beste (M)
- 14. Yuito Suzuki (M)
- 7. Derry Scherhant (M)
- 31. Igor Matanović (F)
Maccabi Tel Aviv
Diagram: 4-3-3
CoachŽarko Lazetić
Starting lineup:
- 90. Roei Mashpati (G)
- 41. Itai Ben Hamo (D)
- 13. Raz Shlomo (D)
- 4. Heitor (D)
- 3. Roy Revivo (D)
- 21. Noam Ben Harush (M)
- 23. Ben Lederman (M)
- 42. Dor Peretz (M)
- 30. Itamar Noy (F)
- 34. Saied Abu Farchi (F)
- 11. Sagiv Jehezkel (F)
