SV Darmstadt 98 - SC Freiburg

Regular Season - 29
Kickoff: 2024-04-14 11:30

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SV Darmstadt 98 - SC Freiburg Predictions

Prediction: Draw or SC Freiburg
Best odds: 1.27
Prediction: Over 1.5
Best odds: 1.25

As the Bundesliga season edges closer to its dramatic conclusion, all eyes turn to the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor in Darmstadt, where a match of significant contrasts is set to unfold. SV Darmstadt 98, languishing at the bottom of the table, will host the mid-table SC Freiburg in a clash that promises to be more than just a battle for points. The predictions are shrouded in suspense, and with the stakes so high, this encounter could be pivotal in shaping both teams' fortunes.

Key Players

On the home side, Mathias Honsak, the midfielder with a modest rating of 6.47, will need to leverage his 7 key passes and sharpen his aim beyond the 5 shots on target he's managed so far. Defender Matej Maglica stands out with a rating of 6.55, contributing significantly with 635 total passes, highlighting his role as a pivotal figure in Darmstadt's defensive setup. The attacking impetus could come from Oscar Ingemar Kristoffer Vilhelmsson, whose efforts upfront have yielded 1 goal from 10 attempts.

The visitors from Freiburg will look towards Merlin Röhl, the midfielder with a 6.53 rating, whose 3 assists and 7 shots on target suggest an ability to change the game's complexion. At the back, Manuel Gulde boasts the highest rating among both teams at 6.78, with his defensive prowess underlined by 648 passes. Meanwhile, Noah Raphael Weißhaupt, another creative force in midfield, has a rating of 6.79 and has provided 2 assists, demonstrating his capacity to orchestrate play.

Recent Form

Darmstadt's recent form does little to inspire confidence, with a string of losses and a solitary draw in their last five games. The team is undoubtedly struggling, and with a goal difference of -39, they have found it challenging to keep the ball out of their own net while also failing to convert their chances at the other end.

Freiburg, sitting comfortably in 8th place, has had a mixed bag of results with 2 wins, 2 losses, and a draw. Their -9 goal difference suggests a more balanced team but one that has struggled to consistently secure victories.

Head-to-Head History

The head-to-head record provides a glimmer of hope for Darmstadt, as the last encounter between these two sides on November 25, 2023, ended in a 1-1 draw. This result shows that Darmstadt can hold their own against Freiburg, at least on one occasion.

Prediction

Without a clear favorite from the predictors, this match could go either way. However, considering the home team's dire need for points to avoid relegation, and the away team's relative comfort in the league standings, motivation could play a significant role.

Darmstadt will rely heavily on the likes of Honsak and Vilhelmsson to break down Freiburg's defense, while Maglica will be crucial in thwarting Freiburg's advances. On the other side, Röhl and Weißhaupt will be key to Freiburg's creative efforts, with Gulde anchoring the defense.

Given the urgency of Darmstadt's situation and the resilience they've shown in their previous meeting, a draw could be the most likely outcome. Yet, with Freiburg's slightly better form and higher league position, they might just edge out a victory. Expect a closely contested match, perhaps a 1-1 draw, but don't be surprised if Freiburg manages to snatch all three points with a narrow 2-1 win.

Prediction probabilities

Strength

13%
88%

Attacking Potential

29%
71%

Defensive Potential

34%
66%

Poisson Distribution

36%
64%

Stregth H2H

50%
50%

Goals H2H

67%
33%

Wins the game

38%
62%

SV Darmstadt 98 - SC Freiburg Head to Head

Bundesliga standings

Rank Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Bayer Leverkusen players, news and schedule Bayer Leverkusen 28 24 4 0 69 19 50 76
2 Bayern Munich players, news and schedule Bayern Munich 28 19 3 6 80 36 44 60
3 VfB Stuttgart players, news and schedule VfB Stuttgart 28 19 3 6 64 34 30 60
4 RB Leipzig players, news and schedule RB Leipzig 28 16 5 7 64 33 31 53
5 Borussia Dortmund players, news and schedule Borussia Dortmund 28 15 8 5 55 33 22 53
6 Eintracht Frankfurt players, news and schedule Eintracht Frankfurt 28 10 12 6 43 36 7 42
7 FC Augsburg players, news and schedule FC Augsburg 28 9 9 10 45 46 -1 36
8 1899 Hoffenheim players, news and schedule 1899 Hoffenheim 28 10 6 12 48 53 -5 36
9 SC Freiburg players, news and schedule SC Freiburg 28 10 6 12 40 52 -12 36
10 FC Heidenheim players, news and schedule FC Heidenheim 28 8 9 11 41 49 -8 33
11 Werder Bremen players, news and schedule Werder Bremen 28 8 7 13 36 44 -8 31
12 Union Berlin players, news and schedule Union Berlin 28 8 5 15 25 43 -18 29
13 Borussia Monchengladbach players, news and schedule Borussia Monchengladbach 27 6 10 11 46 53 -7 28
14 VfL Wolfsburg players, news and schedule VfL Wolfsburg 27 7 7 13 33 44 -11 28
15 Vfl Bochum players, news and schedule Vfl Bochum 28 5 11 12 33 58 -25 26
16 FSV Mainz 05 players, news and schedule FSV Mainz 05 28 4 11 13 26 46 -20 23
17 1.FC Köln players, news and schedule 1.FC Köln 28 4 10 14 23 49 -26 22
18 SV Darmstadt 98 players, news and schedule SV Darmstadt 98 28 2 8 18 28 71 -43 14