Bundesliga Regular Season - 23
SC Freiburg 2 - 1 FT Borussia Mönchengladbach
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Y. Engelhardt 27'
38' M. Ginter
HT
51' J. Beste
↓ H. Bolin ↑J. Castrop 62'
↓ Y. Engelhardt ↑W. Mohya 62'
↓ L. Ullrich ↑S. Machino 62'
74' I. Matanovic
K. Takai 77'
79' ↓ Y. Suzuki ↑L. Holer
79' ↓ V. Grifo ↑D. Scherhant
↓ K. Diks ↑K. Stoger 83'
H. Tabakovic (K. Stoger) 85'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
SC Freiburg
Goalkeepers
Noah Atubolu 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Philipp Treu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matthias Ginter 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Bruno Ogbus
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christian Günter
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Maximilian Eggestein
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Patrick Osterhage
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jan-Niklas Beste
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuito Suzuki
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Vincenzo Grifo
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Forwards
Igor Matanović
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Florian Müller 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jordy Makengo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Anthony Jung
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Karl Steinmann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rouven Tarnutzer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Höler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Derry Scherhant
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cyriaque Irié
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maximilian Philipp
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Borussia Mönchengladbach
Goalkeepers
Moritz Nicolas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Kota Takai 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Nico Elvedi 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Kevin Diks 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
9
Duels Won
82%
Win %
Midfielders
Joseph Scally
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Philipp Sander
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yannik Engelhardt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Hugo Bolin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Lukas Ullrich
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Forwards
Franck Honorat
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Haris Tabaković 
CLUTCH HERO
85
Goal Time
85
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.2
Rating
BENCH
Jan Olschowsky
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Tobias Sippel
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Marvin Friedrich
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fabio Chiarodia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wael Mohya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jens Castrop
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Florian Neuhaus
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Stöger 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
10
Minutes
6.9
Rating
Shuto Machino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/10/2025 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 0 - 0 | SC Freiburg | Bundesliga | Borussia-Park |
| 12/04/2025 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 1 - 2 | SC Freiburg | Bundesliga | BORUSSIA-PARK |
| 30/11/2024 | SC Freiburg | 3 - 1 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | Bundesliga | Europa-Park Stadion |
| 30/03/2024 | Borussia Monchengladbach | 0 - 3 | SC Freiburg | Bundesliga | BORUSSIA-PARK |
| 04/11/2023 | SC Freiburg | 3 - 3 | Borussia Monchengladbach | Bundesliga | Europa-Park Stadion |
| 04/03/2023 | Borussia Monchengladbach | 0 - 0 | SC Freiburg | Bundesliga | Stadion im BORUSSIA-PARK |
| 11/09/2022 | SC Freiburg | 0 - 0 | Borussia Monchengladbach | Bundesliga | Europa-Park Stadion |
| 23/04/2022 | SC Freiburg | 3 - 3 | Borussia Monchengladbach | Bundesliga | Europa-Park Stadion |
| 05/12/2021 | Borussia Monchengladbach | 0 - 6 | SC Freiburg | Bundesliga | Stadion im BORUSSIA-PARK |
| 03/04/2021 | Borussia Monchengladbach | 2 - 1 | SC Freiburg | Bundesliga | Stadion im BORUSSIA-PARK |
05/10/2025
12/04/2025
30/11/2024
30/03/2024
04/11/2023
04/03/2023
11/09/2022
23/04/2022
05/12/2021
03/04/2021
SC Freiburg Win
Borussia Mönchengladbach Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 23 GD: +64
P: 23 GD: +27
P: 23 GD: +19
P: 22 GD: +12
P: 23 GD: +12
P: 22 GD: +15
P: 23 GD: -3
P: 23 GD: -3
P: 23 GD: -8
P: 23 GD: -13
P: 22 GD: -7
P: 23 GD: -6
P: 23 GD: -12
P: 23 GD: -13
P: 23 GD: -16
P: 23 GD: -18
P: 23 GD: -21
League Standings
P: 26 GD: +68
P: 26 GD: +29
P: 26 GD: +20
P: 25 GD: +16
P: 25 GD: +14
P: 26 GD: +16
P: 26 GD: 0
P: 25 GD: -5
P: 26 GD: -14
P: 26 GD: -8
P: 25 GD: -12
P: 26 GD: -13
P: 26 GD: -11
P: 26 GD: -9
P: 26 GD: -17
P: 26 GD: -19
P: 26 GD: -21
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Efficiency Masterclass in the Black Forest
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 43/100. SC Freiburg solidified their top-table ambitions with a clinical display of finishing, leaving a possession-heavy Gladbach side empty-handed at the Europa-Park-Stadion.
The Opening Act
The pattern was established early as Borussia Mönchengladbach controlled 63% of the ball, dictating the tempo with patient build-up play. However, the Stakes of the match favored the more direct approach of SC Freiburg. Despite managing only 304 passes compared to the visitors' 511, Freiburg looked far more dangerous in transition. The deadlock was broken in the 38th minute when M. Ginter rose to the occasion against his former side, heading home to punish Gladbach's lack of edge. The first half was a display of defensive discipline from the hosts, who absorbed pressure while maintaining a high Intensity in their pressing triggers.
The Turning Point
As the second half progressed, Gladbach pushed higher, but their territorial dominance failed to translate into clear-cut opportunities. The match swung decisively in the 74th minute when I. Matanovic capitalized on a defensive lapse to double Freiburg's lead. This clinical strike came against the run of play but highlighted the tactical gulf in the final third. Gladbach stayed in the contest largely due to the efforts of Moritz Nicolas, whose 4 saves kept the Balance of the scoreline respectable. His interventions were crucial in preventing the hosts from running away with the contest during Gladbach's most vulnerable moments.
The Resolution
The final ten minutes provided a frantic finish. Gladbach manager's tactical shuffle paid dividends when K. Stöger entered the fray, providing a spark of creativity that had been missing. In the 85th minute, Stöger delivered a pinpoint assist for H. Tabakovic to pull one back, setting up a nervy finale. The Upset Factor felt possible as the visitors threw everything forward, but Freiburg's backline held firm under the pressure. The result leaves Gladbach struggling in 14th place, while Freiburg's efficient victory keeps them firmly in the hunt for European spots, proving once again that possession without penetration is a dangerous game.
Key Questions
How did substitute Moritz Nicolas change the game?
Nicolas, performing at a high level, made 4 vital saves that prevented Freiburg from extending their lead, keeping Gladbach's hopes alive until the final whistle.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Attack First, Defend Later: Freiburg Host Gladbach
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 41/100. Forget the mid-table standings; this is a pure shootout between two sides that refuse to stop attacking, promising plenty of goals at both ends.
The Setup
On February 22, 2026, the Europa-Park Stadion plays host to a fixture where defense is often an afterthought. SC Freiburg and Borussia Mönchengladbach enter this clash with a combined average of 3.8 goals per game, a statistic that makes our Stars rating surge. While the Stakes remain low as both teams occupy the middle of the pack, the entertainment value is off the charts. Gladbach arrives with a reputation as away specialists, having secured victory in half of their road trips this season, despite a somewhat shaky overall Form (DLWLL).
Key Battle
The spotlight falls on a fascinating individual duel. For the hosts, Johan Manzambi has been a revelation, providing the clinical edge Freiburg often lacks. He will need to outshine Gladbach’s primary threat, Haris Tabaković, whose physical presence and eye for goal have defined the visitors' attack lately. With creative service from Franck Honorat, Tabaković will fancy his chances against a Freiburg backline that hasn't always looked comfortable under pressure this term.
Our Prediction
Expect a chaotic, end-to-end encounter. Gladbach’s proficiency on the counter-attack will test Freiburg’s tactical Balance, while the home side’s ability to find goals from midfield remains a constant threat. Noah Atubolu will likely be the busier keeper, but with Moritz Nicolas averaging over three saves per game for the visitors, both nets will be under siege. Our take? A high-scoring affair that ends with honors even or a narrow Gladbach win fueled by their superior away efficiency.