SC Freiburg will be looking to make it four wins in a row in the UEFA Europa League – Group G this week when they travel to Stade de la Beaujoire for a clash against Nantes in their second leg fixture. Kickoffs on October 13 at 19:45 EAT.
Nantes has endured a dreadful start to the current campaign, despite winning the Coupe de France for the first time in 22 years last season – as well as securing their first top half finish in Ligue 1 for four years. Freiburg on Thursday would give them real hope of reaching the knockout stages of European competition for the first time since 2005.
Nantes prepares for this fixture hoping to make amends following 3-0 Ligue 1 defeat at the hands of Rennes. In that match, Nantes managed 42% possession and eight shots with three of them on target. Rennes got 14 shots with four of them on target and goals by Amine Gouiri (26′), Martin Terrier (80′) and Désiré Doué (84′).
Meanwhile, Freiburg are moving forward with an impressive momentum under Christian Streich’s management, having reached the Europa League group stage for only the second time since he became manager in 2011. Sitting ahead of Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund in second place after nine games, Streich’s men are going strong in the Bundesliga as well.
Freiburg shared spoils 2-2 with Hertha Berlin in their most recent fixture. In that game, Freiburg had 58% possession, nine shots with four of them on target and goals scored by Daniel-Kofi Kyereh (22′) and Kevin Schade (78′). Hertha BSC got 13 shots with three of them on target and goals by Dodi Lukébakio (34′) and Suat Serdar (61′).
Nantes vs. Freiburg head to head
These two sides have had only one direct head to head encounter since the first leg of this fixture; Freiburg won in the first meeting while Nantes will be looking for their first me.
- Freiburgn 2-0 Nantes 06/10/22
Home
- Rennes 3-0 Nantes
- Freiburg 2-0 Nantes
- Monaco 4-1 Nantes
- Nantes 0-0 Lens
- Qarabag 3-0 Nantes
Away
- Hertha 2-2 Freiburg
- Freiburg 2-0 Nantes
- Freiburg 2-1 Mainz
- Hoffenheim 0-0 Freiburg
- Olympiacos 0-3 Freiburg
Nantes team news
Fabien Centonze is unavailable for this fixture’s selection through injury while Fabio Da Silva remains a doubt.
Freiburg team news
Gaffer Christian will miss out the services of Streich Roland Sallai and Kimberly Ezekwem who are recovering from injuries.
Prediction and odds
- Freiburg Win
- Draw
- Goals under 2.5
