SC Freiburg vs FSV Mainz 05: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

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• Fixture: SC Freiburg vs FSV Mainz 05
• Date: Sunday, 30 November 2025
• Kick-off: 18:30 GMT
• Venue: Europa-Park Stadion

SC Freiburg, coming off a heavy defeat against Bayern München, will be eager to bounce back at home. Their recent form has been mixed, with a win over FC St. Pauli and draws against Union Berlin and Eintracht Frankfurt, suggesting they can be competitive. Freiburg's 4-4-2 formation should allow them to control the midfield and create scoring opportunities, especially through players like Höler and Grifo.

FSV Mainz 05, on the other hand, have struggled to secure victories, drawing three of their last five matches. Their most recent result was a draw against 1899 Hoffenheim, indicating resilience but also a lack of cutting edge. Mainz's 3-4-2-1 setup might help them maintain a solid defensive structure, but they will need to be more clinical in front of goal to challenge Freiburg effectively.

SC Freiburg's recent form has been inconsistent, with a heavy loss to Bayern München followed by a win against FC St. Pauli. Their ability to hold their own against strong teams like Union Berlin and Eintracht Frankfurt shows they can compete, but the defeat to Bayern highlights vulnerabilities.

This mix of results suggests they could be motivated to perform well at home against Mainz, leveraging their midfield strength and attacking options.

Recent Bundesliga Results:

• Loss: 2-6 vs Bayern München (A)

• Win: 2-1 vs FC St. Pauli (H)

• Draw: 0-0 vs Union Berlin (A)

• Loss: 0-2 vs Bayer Leverkusen (A)

• Draw: 2-2 vs Eintracht Frankfurt (H)

FSV Mainz 05 have shown a pattern of drawing games, with their latest result being a 1-1 draw against 1899 Hoffenheim. Their inability to secure wins, losing three of their last five matches, indicates a struggle to convert draws into victories. Mainz will need to improve their finishing and capitalise on any opportunities against Freiburg to avoid another draw or loss.

Recent Bundesliga Results:

• Draw: 1-1 vs 1899 Hoffenheim (H)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Eintracht Frankfurt (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Werder Bremen (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs VfB Stuttgart (A)
• Loss: 3-4 vs Bayer Leverkusen (H)

The head-to-head record between SC Freiburg and FSV Mainz 05 shows a closely contested rivalry, with the most recent encounter ending in a 2-2 draw. Over the past five meetings, there have been four draws and one win for Freiburg. This suggests that matches between these two teams are often tight and unpredictable, with both sides capable of securing points.

Recent Bundesliga Results

• FSV Mainz 05 2-2 SC Freiburg (15 Mar 2025)

• SC Freiburg 0-0 FSV Mainz 05 (03 Nov 2024)

• SC Freiburg 1-1 FSV Mainz 05 (21 Apr 2024)

• FSV Mainz 05 0-1 SC Freiburg (03 Dec 2023)

• FSV Mainz 05 1-1 SC Freiburg (19 Mar 2023)

• Nicolas Höfler (Calf) - Out

• Cyriaque Irié (Malaria) - Doubt

• Daniel Kofi-Kyereh (Knee) - Doubt

• Anthony Caci (Thigh) - Out

• Maxim Dal (Knee) - Out

• Dominik Kohr (Suspended) - Out

• Niklas Tauer (Cruciate Ligament) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Atubolu (GK), Treu (DF), Ginter (DF), Rosenfelder (DF), Makengo (DF), Beste (MF), Eggestein (MF), Manzambi (MF), Grifo (MF), Suzuki (AT), Höler (AT)

SC Freiburg's predicted 4-4-2 formation should allow them to dominate possession and create chances through the midfield duo of Eggestein and Manzambi. Höler's presence up front will be crucial in converting these opportunities into goals.

• Predicted lineup: Zentner (GK), Da Costa (DF), Maloney (DF), Hanche-Olsen (DF), Mwene (MF), Amiri (MF), Sano (MF), Widmer (MF), Nebel (MF), Hollerbach (MF), Lee (AT)

FSV Mainz 05's 3-4-2-1 setup will focus on maintaining a solid defensive line with Da Costa, Maloney, and Hanche-Olsen, while relying on Amiri and Lee to provide creativity and goals.

• Höler vs Da Costa: This matchup will see SC Freiburg's forward Höler looking to exploit any gaps in Mainz's defence, led by Kohr.

• Eggestein vs Amiri: A crucial midfield battle where Freiburg's Eggestein will aim to outmanoeuvre Mainz's Amiri to control the game's tempo.

• Beste (SC Freiburg): Beste's versatility in midfield could be key for Freiburg, offering both defensive solidity and attacking threat.

• Lee (FSV Mainz 05): Lee's ability to create and score goals makes him a vital player for Mainz, potentially deciding the outcome of the match.

SC Freiburg vs FSV Mainz 05 at 18:30 GMT on Sunday, 30 November 2025, will be broadcast live for viewers in the UK on Amazon Prime PPV.

Bwin is predicting that the score will be SC Freiburg 2-1 FSV Mainz 05.

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