Cologne vs Freiburg Prediction 4 May 2024

The match between FC Cologne and Freiburg, which will take place at "Rhein Energie" in the framework of the 32nd round of the German championship, carries a lot of intrigue: if the "goats" are actively fighting for survival, then Christian Streich's charges have every chance to secure their participation in European competitions next season. What should we expect from the upcoming duel?

Losses
Cologne has 4 players in the infirmary - Dill, Dietz, Selke, and Kilian. However, these losses can hardly be called critical, because they are not an important part of the starting lineup.
Freiburg has a whole list of absent players - as many as 7 players will not play. Among the significant ones, it is worth mentioning Ginter (Achilles injury), Heffler (accumulation of yellow cards), and Sindi (red card).

Head-to-head meetings
Lately, Cologne has not been causing much trouble for Freiburg - Christian Streich's charges have suffered only 1 defeat in 7 matches, celebrating victory in 5 cases. Betting on another defeat of the hosts is available at 2.95.

Trends
- Cologne concedes at home in 7 out of the last 8 matches.
- The total under 2.5 goals has occurred in 5 consecutive head-to-head matches between these teams.
- Cologne plays a draw in the first half in 6 out of their last 7 matches.

Fouls
Cologne is a typical mid-table team in terms of fouls but is quite rarely awarded "mustard pots". On average, the "goats" commit 12.1 fouls per match and receive 2.0 yellow cards.
Freiburg, in turn, commits fouls only when it's necessary to interrupt potentially dangerous attacks by opponents. The average number of fouls per match is 10.8, and yellow cards – 1.9.
Taking these indicators into account, we advise paying attention to the total over 3.5 yellow cards.

Corners
Freiburg is one of the most passive teams in the German championship, especially in away matches. The number of corners is excellent proof of this - Freiburg takes less than 4.5 corners away in 13 out of the last 15 matches. You can bet on this at 1.72.

Team reviews
It's hard to say why Cologne is having such a weak season. The "goats" have a relatively decent squad, show excellent performance in the first half, but after the break, they turn into a third-division level team. Considering that Cologne plays a draw in the first half in 6 out of their last 7 matches, you can bet that "Cologne will not lose the first half" at 1.33.
Freiburg, in turn, can quite possibly secure their participation in the Conference League by the end of this season. The team demonstrates quality football, powerfully performs in the first halves - Freiburg scores in the first half in 9 out of their last 10 matches. You can bet on a goal by the guests in the first half at 2.08.

Editorial prediction
Freiburg is considered an outsider of the upcoming match, which is quite strange. In 2024, Cologne has only two victories, and the quality of play raises many questions. Considering that the "goats" haven't won in their last 6 out of 7 head-to-head meetings, the bet "Freiburg will not lose" at 1.61 should easily come through.

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