Hertha Berlin – Freiburg : Preview & Prediction
Hertha Berlin and Freiburg face at the Olympiastadion Berlin, in a match of the 7th round of the Bundesliga. At this stadium, the history of direct clashes is favorable to the home team, which has 2 wins and 2 draws in the last 4 matches. Indeed, the last time these teams met at this stadium, on 06‑05‑2021, in a match for the Bundesliga, Hertha BSC won by (3‑0). The goals of the match were scored by P. Pekarik (22′ ), K. Piatek (13′ ) and N. Radonjic (85′ ), for Hertha Berlin. In this match, the home factor may play an important role, as Freiburg has significant differences in the results achieved at home and as a visitor.
After 2 wins and 4 losses, the home team is in the 12th position, having won 6 points. In the penultimate match, they won at home against SpVgg Greuther Fürth, by (2‑1). This is a team that keeps their performance when they play away from their stadium, as in the last 30 matches they register 5 wins, 4 draws and 6 losses in away matches; against 5 wins, 5 draws and 5 losses in their stadium. Hertha Berlin has won 4, tied 5 and lost 1 of their last 10 home matches. Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded at least one goal in each of the last 6 matches for this competition. In their home games there is a tendency for goals, as 14 of their last 21 games have ended with Over 2.5 goals. In 11 matches, they have only turned the score around 1 in the 4 matches they conceded the first goal.
Hertha comes for this game with a heavy setback, by 6-0, in the trip to RB Leipzig’s ground, putting an end to the two consecutive victories in this Bundesliga. In this match against Freiburg, coach Pál Dárdai should keep the team in 3-4-3, privileging the maintenance of ball possession and organized attacks, however, at times he should opt for a more direct style of play. Central midfielder Suat Serdar is Hertha’s top scorer with 2 goals scored. Out of this game are Dedryck Boyata, Stevan Jovetic, Lukas Klünter and Myziane Maolida, all with physical problems.
The away team is currently in the 5th place, with 12 points won, after 3 wins and 3 draws. In the penultimate match, they tied in an away match, at 1. FSV Mainz 05, by (0‑0). In the last match, they won at home against FC Augsburg, by (3‑0). This is a stronger team when they play at their stadium, as in the last 30 matches they register 5 wins, 4 draws and 6 losses in away matches; against 9 wins, 4 draws and 2 losses in their stadium. In the last 10 away matches in all competitions, Freiburg has won 4, drawn 3 and lost 3. In 15 matches, they have only turned the score around in 1 in the 6 matches in which they have conceded the first goal.
The Freiburg team starts for this match after a 3-0 win against FC Augsburgo, continuing this way without losing in this Bundesliga: the team’s goals were scored by Lukas Kübler, Vincenzo Grifo and Lucas Höler. In this game against Hertha, coach Christian Streich should opt for a more defensive team, with a low block, using only the space of the opponent’s defensive line. Striker Lucas Höler is the great weapon of this team, being this one very competent at the time of submission. Out of this game are Kimberly Ezekwem and Jonathan Schmid, both with physical problems.
Hertha Berlin – Freiburg : Betting Tips
Hertha Berlin – Win Odds: 2.25
Both teams to score / YES – Odds: 1.70
Over 2.5 Goals – Odds: 1.70
