SC Freiburg vs 1. FC Union Berlin preview: November 8, 2026
SC Freiburg (5-1-2 W-D-L, 16 pts, 3rd) host 1. FC Union Berlin (1-3-3 W-D-L, 6 pts, 17th) at Europa-Park Stadion, Freiburg im Breisgau on November 8, 2026 in the 2026-27 Bundesliga.
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How do SC Freiburg and 1. FC Union Berlin compare heading into their match?
- SC Freiburg are 3rd with 16 points from 8 matches (5-1-2 W-D-L); 1. FC Union Berlin are 17th with 6 points from 7 matches (1-3-3 W-D-L).
- SC Freiburg score 2.3 (3rd most of 18) and concede 1.3 (5th fewest) per match. 1. FC Union Berlin score 0.9 (3rd fewest of 18) and concede 2.6 (2nd most) per match.
- Expected goals per match: SC Freiburg 1.6 for and 1.1 against; 1. FC Union Berlin 1.1 for and 1.9 against.
- SC Freiburg at home: 3-0-1 W-D-L in 4 (3 scored, 1.3 conceded per match). 1. FC Union Berlin away: 0-1-2 W-D-L in 3 (0.3 scored, 4 conceded).
- Last 5 Bundesliga matches: SC Freiburg 2-1-2 W-D-L, 1. FC Union Berlin 1-2-2 W-D-L.
- Both teams scored in 6 of 8 (75%) SC Freiburg matches and 3 of 7 (43%) 1. FC Union Berlin matches; 3 or more goals in 7 of 8 (88%) and 4 of 7 (57%).
- 2 earlier stored meetings: SC Freiburg 0, 1. FC Union Berlin 1, draws 1.
Bundesliga matches this season only (SC Freiburg 8, 1. FC Union Berlin 7); ranks are among 18 clubs, 1st = the most. These are records so far, not a prediction.
Records
| Team | Record (2026-27) | Last 5 | Away (2026-27) | Home (2026-27) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC Freiburg | 5-1-2 | 2-1-2 (1.6-1.8) | 2-1-1 (1.5-1.3) | 3-0-1 (3-1.3) |
| 1. FC Union Berlin | 1-3-3 | 1-2-2 (0.6-2.2) | 0-1-2 (0.3-4) | 1-2-1 (1.3-1.5) |
Record, Away and Home cover the complete 2026-27 Bundesliga season. Last 5 is the 5 most recent 2026-27 Bundesliga matches. In parentheses: goals for and against per match. Records read wins, draws, then losses (W-D-L).
What matters in this match
SC Freiburg attack against 1. FC Union Berlin defense
| SC Freiburg for | 1. FC Union Berlin against | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per match | 2.3 (3rd) | 2.6 (2nd) |
| Expected goals (xG) per match | 1.6 (8th) | 1.9 (6th) |
| Shots per match | 15.3 (9th) | 16.7 (7th) |
| Shots on target per match | 4.8 (12th) | 6.7 (2nd) |
| Big chances per match | 2.4 (11th) | 3.3 (4th) |
| Shots inside the box per match | 9.6 (12th) | 10.6 (9th) |
| Corners per match | 4.8 (12th) | 5.4 (11th) |
1. FC Union Berlin attack against SC Freiburg defense
| 1. FC Union Berlin for | SC Freiburg against | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per match | 0.9 (15th) | 1.3 (14th) |
| Expected goals (xG) per match | 1.1 (15th) | 1.1 (17th) |
| Shots per match | 11.9 (15th) | 10.9 (17th) |
| Shots on target per match | 4 (15th) | 3.6 (16th) |
| Big chances per match | 1.2 (18th) | 2 (16th) |
| Shots inside the box per match | 8 (15th) | 7.8 (16th) |
| Corners per match | 3.6 (17th) | 3.5 (16th) |
- SC Freiburg have the 3rd most goals per match (2.3) and 1. FC Union Berlin concede the 2nd most (2.6).
- 1. FC Union Berlin have the 4th fewest expected goals per match (1.1) and SC Freiburg concede the 2nd fewest (1.1).
- 1. FC Union Berlin have the 4th fewest shots per match (11.9) and SC Freiburg concede the 2nd fewest (10.9).
Each club’s attacking figures beside what the other club has conceded per match. Rank 1st = the most in the competition, for chances created and for chances allowed alike.
Home and away
| SC Freiburg, home matches | 1. FC Union Berlin, away matches | |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 4 | 3 |
| Record | 3-0-1 W-D-L | 0-1-2 W-D-L |
| Goals scored per match | 3 | 0.3 |
| Goals conceded per match | 1.3 | 4 |
| Clean sheets | 1 of 4 (25%) | 0 of 3 (0%) |
| Failed to score | 0 of 4 (0%) | 2 of 3 (67%) |
| Both teams scored | 3 of 4 (75%) | 1 of 3 (33%) |
| 2 or more match goals | 4 of 4 (100%) | 3 of 3 (100%) |
| 3 or more match goals | 4 of 4 (100%) | 2 of 3 (67%) |
Scoring patterns
| SC Freiburg | 1. FC Union Berlin | |
|---|---|---|
| Clean sheets | 2 of 8 (25%) | 2 of 7 (29%) |
| Failed to score | 0 of 8 (0%) | 3 of 7 (43%) |
| Both teams scored | 6 of 8 (75%) | 3 of 7 (43%) |
| 2 or more match goals | 7 of 8 (88%) | 5 of 7 (71%) |
| 3 or more match goals | 7 of 8 (88%) | 4 of 7 (57%) |
| 4 or more match goals | 4 of 8 (50%) | 4 of 7 (57%) |
| Goals per match, 1st half | 1 for, 0.9 against | 0 for, 1 against (6 matches) |
| Goals per match, 2nd half | 1.3 for, 0.4 against | 0.5 for, 1.5 against (6 matches) |
Counts from stored final scores and half-time scores, with the number of matches. Match goals are both clubs’ goals.
Full team comparison
| Per match | SC Freiburg | 1. FC Union Berlin |
|---|---|---|
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.6 (8th) | 1.1 (15th) |
| Expected goals (xG), opponents | 1.1 (17th) | 1.9 (6th) |
| Shots | 15.3 (9th) | 11.9 (15th) |
| Shots, opponents | 10.9 (17th) | 16.7 (7th) |
| Shots on target | 4.8 (12th) | 4 (15th) |
| Shots on target, opponents | 3.6 (16th) | 6.7 (2nd) |
| Big chances | 2.4 (11th) | 1.2 (18th) |
| Big chances, opponents | 2 (16th) | 3.3 (4th) |
| Possession % | 51.0 (7th) | 42.3 (16th) |
| Passes | 455.9 (9th) | 351 (16th) |
| Passes, opponents | 443.5 (9th) | 500.7 (5th) |
| Corners | 4.8 (12th) | 3.6 (17th) |
| Corners, opponents | 3.5 (16th) | 5.4 (11th) |
| Fouls | 9.6 (17th) | 11.3 (6th) |
| Fouls, opponents | 12.9 (3rd) | 10.6 (13th) |
| Yellow cards | 1.9 (7th) | 2.6 (2nd) |
| Yellow cards, opponents | 1.3 (16th) | 1.7 (9th) |
| Shots inside the box | 9.6 (12th) | 8 (15th) |
| Shots inside the box, opponents | 7.8 (16th) | 10.6 (9th) |
| Shots outside the box | 5.8 (3rd) | 3.7 (15th) |
| Shots outside the box, opponents | 3.1 (18th) | 5.9 (3rd) |
| Big chances missed | 1.3 (12th) | 0.7 (18th) |
| Big chances missed, opponents | 1 (15th) | 1.5 (11th) |
| Offsides | 0.9 (18th) | 2 (5th) |
| Offsides, opponents | 1.6 (7th) | 2.6 (2nd) |
| Pass accuracy % | 82.7 (5th) | 74.0 (17th) |
| Pass accuracy %, opponents | 80.8 (7th) | 86.8 (2nd) |
| Long balls | 45.6 (17th) | 56.3 (3rd) |
| Long balls, opponents | 54.4 (5th) | 50.1 (9th) |
| Long balls completed | 20.6 (12th) | 21.4 (11th) |
| Long balls completed, opponents | 25 (3rd) | 24.4 (4th) |
| Crosses | 17.1 (11th) | 17.1 (10th) |
| Crosses, opponents | 14.8 (16th) | 21.9 (3rd) |
| Crosses completed | 4.8 (7th) | 4.7 (8th) |
| Crosses completed, opponents | 2.8 (17th) | 5.4 (6th) |
| Dribbles completed | 7.5 (6th) | 5.6 (13th) |
| Dribbles completed, opponents | 5.8 (14th) | 6.9 (8th) |
| Tackles | 14.6 (14th) | 16.1 (9th) |
| Tackles, opponents | 17.1 (7th) | 12.7 (17th) |
| Interceptions | 10 (11th) | 9.4 (12th) |
| Interceptions, opponents | 7.5 (18th) | 8.4 (16th) |
| Clearances | 25 (15th) | 33.9 (2nd) |
| Clearances, opponents | 27.6 (12th) | 34.3 (3rd) |
| Ground duels won | 34.4 (8th) | 30.4 (16th) |
| Ground duels won, opponents | 32 (12th) | 29.9 (17th) |
| Aerial duels won | 17.9 (8th) | 18.1 (7th) |
| Aerial duels won, opponents | 13.5 (15th) | 19 (5th) |
| Big saves | 0.6 (16th) | 0.7 (13th) |
| Big saves, opponents | 1 (5th) | 2 (1st) |
"Opponents" rows are what each club’s opponents recorded against it. Averages over the matches that publish each statistic; rank among 18 clubs.
Recent results, all stored competitions
SC Freiburg
- Oct 31, 2026 (Bundesliga): W 2-1 at FC Augsburg
- Oct 25, 2026 (Bundesliga): L 1-3 vs Bayern Munich
- Oct 18, 2026 (Bundesliga): L 1-2 at Bayer Leverkusen
- Oct 11, 2026 (Bundesliga): W 2-1 vs Schalke 04
- Sep 19, 2026 (Bundesliga): D 2-2 at Eintracht Frankfurt
- Sep 12, 2026 (Bundesliga): W 5-0 vs Borussia Mönchengladbach
1. FC Union Berlin
Head-to-head
| Date | Season | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2026 | 2025-26 | SC Freiburg 0-1 1. FC Union Berlin (at SC Freiburg) |
| Nov 1, 2025 | 2025-26 | SC Freiburg 0-0 1. FC Union Berlin (at 1. FC Union Berlin) |
Players to research
| Player | Pos | Apps | 2026-27 totals | Last 5 | Prop research |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Igor Matanovic | forward | 8 | 4 G, 1 A, 26 SH | 1 G, 13 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals |
| Derry Scherhant | forward | 8 | 2 G, 2 A, 16 SH | 2 G, 9 SH | Shots, assists |
| Cyriaque Irié | forward | 6 | 1 G, 0 A, 6 SH | 1 G, 6 SH | |
| Yuito Suzuki | midfielder | 7 | 4 G, 0 A, 10 SH | 1 G, 5 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals |
| Maximilian Eggestein | midfielder | 8 | 3 G, 0 A, 13 SH | 1 G, 5 SH | Shots |
| Matthias Ginter | defender | 8 | 0 G, 3 A, 13 SH | 0 G, 8 SH | Assists |
| Player | Pos | Apps | 2026-27 totals | Last 5 | Prop research |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livan Burcu | forward | 6 | 1 G, 0 A, 5 SH | 1 G, 3 SH | |
| Emmanuel Latte Lath | forward | 5 | 1 G, 0 A, 4 SH | 1 G, 4 SH | |
| Marin Ljubicic | forward | 3 | 0 G, 0 A, 4 SH | 2 G, 6 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals |
| Tim Skarke | midfielder | 7 | 2 G, 0 A, 11 SH | 1 G, 8 SH | |
| Janik Haberer | midfielder | 7 | 1 G, 0 A, 6 SH | 1 G, 4 SH | |
| Josip Juranovic | defender | 3 | 0 G, 2 A, 4 SH | 1 G, 5 SH | Assists |
Players with a StatsNext page, the leading goal contributors by position. Appearances and totals are this Bundesliga season; last 5 is the player's last five stored appearances. Prop research links open the player's StatsNext prop pages: how often statistical thresholds were reached, never sportsbook lines or prices. No prop page means too few appearances with the statistic at a typical market level so far; the player page still has every stored statistic.
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