Bundesliga Gameweek 5
SC Freiburg 2 - 1 FT FC Schalke 04
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Futmetrix Verdict
46
FT
Sun, Nov 1
Racing Santander
0-3
Real Madrid
⚡ Intensity
48
⚖️ Balance
11
🏆 Stakes
49
🎲 Upset
0
Three early blows, one late reprieve denied
Futmetrix Verdict
78
FT
Sun, Nov 1
Ulsan Hyundai FC
2-1
Gangwon FC
⚡ Intensity
64
⚖️ Balance
87
🏆 Stakes
36
🎲 Upset
0
Farias delivers Ulsan's late lift
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Kenan Karaman (Adrian Tobias Gantenbein) 30'
HT
49' Yuito Suzuki
57' Matthias Ginter
64' Yuito Suzuki
65' ↓ Igor Matanovic ↑Lucas Höler
↓ Junior Chukwubuike Adamu ↑Edin Džeko 69'
↓ Satoshi Tanaka ↑Ron Schallenberg 69'
69' ↓ Yannick Engelhardt ↑Keisuke Goto
69' ↓ Jan-Niklas Beste ↑Cyriaque Irié
↓ Moussa Sylla ↑Hwang Hee-Chan 79'
↓ Maximilian Wöber ↑Timo Becker 79'
↓ Adrian Tobias Gantenbein ↑Adil Aouchiche 79'
83' ↓ Philipp Treu ↑Lukas Kübler
83' ↓ Derry Lionel Scherhant ↑Vincenzo Grifo
85' Keisuke Goto (Vincenzo Grifo)
Hwang Hee-Chan 87'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
SC Freiburg
Goalkeepers
Mio Backhaus 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
90
Minutes
Defenders
Philipp Treu 
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Matthias Ginter 
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Philipp Lienhart
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jordy Makengo 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
10
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Maximilian Eggestein 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Yannik Engelhardt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Jan-Niklas Beste
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Yuito Suzuki 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.0
Rating
Derry Scherhant
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Forwards
Igor Matanović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
BENCH
Jannik Huth
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Christian Günter
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lukas Kübler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maximilian Rosenfelder
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vincenzo Grifo 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.6
Rating
Patrick Osterhage
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Keisuke Goto 
CLUTCH HERO
85
Goal Time
85
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.7
Rating
Lucas Höler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cyriaque Irié
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
FC Schalke 04
Goalkeepers
Loris Karius
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Maximilian Wöber
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Nikola Katic
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Hasan Kuruçay
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Adrian Gantenbein
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Soufian El-Faouzi
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Satoshi Tanaka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Robin Gosens
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Kenan Karaman
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Junior Adamu
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Moussa Sylla
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
BENCH
Kevin Müller
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Timo Becker
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vitalie Becker
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mertcan Ayhan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Junior Dina Ebimbe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ron Schallenberg
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adil Aouchiche
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Edin Džeko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hwang Hee-Chan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/23/2023 | SC Freiburg | 4 - 0 | FC Schalke 04 | Bundesliga | Europa-Park Stadion |
| 10/30/2022 | FC Schalke 04 | 0 - 2 | SC Freiburg | Bundesliga | VELTINS-Arena |
| 04/17/2021 | SC Freiburg | 4 - 0 | FC Schalke 04 | Bundesliga | Schwarzwald-Stadion |
| 12/16/2020 | FC Schalke 04 | 0 - 2 | SC Freiburg | Bundesliga | VELTINS-Arena |
| 06/27/2020 | SC Freiburg | 4 - 0 | FC Schalke 04 | Bundesliga | Schwarzwald-Stadion |
| 12/21/2019 | FC Schalke 04 | 2 - 2 | SC Freiburg | Bundesliga | VELTINS-Arena |
| 02/16/2019 | FC Schalke 04 | 0 - 0 | SC Freiburg | Bundesliga | VELTINS-Arena |
| 09/25/2018 | SC Freiburg | 1 - 0 | FC Schalke 04 | Bundesliga | Schwarzwald-Stadion |
| 03/31/2018 | FC Schalke 04 | 2 - 0 | SC Freiburg | Bundesliga | VELTINS-Arena |
| 11/04/2017 | SC Freiburg | 0 - 1 | FC Schalke 04 | Bundesliga | Schwarzwald-Stadion |
04/23/2023
10/30/2022
04/17/2021
12/16/2020
06/27/2020
12/21/2019
02/16/2019
09/25/2018
03/31/2018
11/04/2017
SC Freiburg Win
FC Schalke 04 Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 5 GD: +7
P: 5 GD: +12
P: 4 GD: +9
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +10
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -10
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -7
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: -12
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: -11
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +19
P: 7 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +11
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -10
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -7
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -12
P: 8 GD: -11
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
SC Freiburg
FC Schalke 04
SC Freiburg
FC Schalke 04
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Ten-Man Freiburg Stun Schalke With Late Drama
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 69/100. Our verdict is clear: a breathtaking show of resilience saw a depleted home side snatch victory from the jaws of a frustrating draw.
Fast Start at Europa-Park-Stadion
The early Intensity was palpable as SC Freiburg stamped their authority on the pitch. They edged possession with 51% of the ball, weaving through the midfield with purpose. It took just ten minutes for the breakthrough to arrive. Maximilian Eggestein struck a brilliant early opener, rewarding the home crowd's vocal support. However, the Balance of the match shifted rapidly. FC Schalke 04 refused to fold, tightening their defensive lines and looking for a way back in. Their persistence paid off on the half-hour mark when Kenan Karaman finished clinically to level the scoreline. The match settled into a gritty midfield battle, with both sides trading blows but struggling to carve out clear-cut chances before the interval.
The Red Card Turning Point
As the second half unfolded, the Stakes grew noticeably higher. Schalke looked to capitalize on their equalizer, dropping deep and trying to hit on the counter, managing an xG of just 0.32 despite their efforts. The defining moment of the half—and seemingly the match—came in the 64th minute. Yuito Suzuki was shown a straight red card, reducing the hosts to ten men. Instantly, the dynamic changed. Schalke suddenly had the numerical advantage and a golden opportunity to push for an unexpected away victory. Yet, rather than crumbling, the Breisgau Brazilians regrouped. The tactical shift from the touchline fortified their defence, forcing Schalke into sideways passes rather than penetrative attacks.
Super Subs Steal the Show
Despite being a man down, Freiburg maintained a genuine threat, proving that character often outweighs numbers. The manager rolled the dice, introducing fresh legs to salvage something from the fixture. In a script you couldn't write, two substitutes combined to shatter Schalke's hopes in the 85th minute. Vincenzo Grifo found space and delivered a precision pass to Keisuke Goto, who fired home an astonishing late winner. This dramatic climax ensured all three points stayed in the Black Forest, propelling the hosts to third in the standings. It was a masterclass in game management and a painful lesson for Schalke on failing to exploit a numerical advantage.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Yuito Suzuki impact the match?
Suzuki's 64th-minute dismissal forced Freiburg to defend deeper, but their tactical discipline completely neutralized Schalke's numerical advantage.
How dramatic was the late winner by M. Eggestein?
While Eggestein scored the vital 10th-minute opener, it was actually substitute Keisuke Goto who delivered the truly dramatic 85th-minute winner.
What does this mean for SC Freiburg's season?
This gritty victory solidifies their position in third place, keeping them firmly in the hunt for Champions League qualification.
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.
Freiburg Look to Deepen Schalke's Early Survival Fears
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 60/100. With early relegation anxieties already creeping in for the visitors, Freiburg's ruthless attack is primed to expose Schalke's structural fragility.
The Setup
The October 11, 2026 clash at the Europa-Park Stadion presents a glaring mismatch. SC Freiburg boast a massive Form advantage, sitting third with twelve goals already on the board. Conversely, FC Schalke 04 languish in eleventh, nervously looking over their shoulders in an early Stakes scenario where every point matters for survival. The competitive Balance tilts heavily toward the rampant hosts, whose attacking Stars are firing on all cylinders against a resilient but deeply overworked visiting defence.
Key Battle
The unstoppable force meets the immovable object. Yuito Suzuki has been absolutely unplayable for the hosts, slicing through opposition lines with terrifying ease. He faces an immense test against Schalke's shot-stopper, Loris Karius, who will need a monumental performance between the sticks to keep his side in the contest.
Our Prediction
The home side's offensive superiority will simply be too much for Schalke to handle over ninety minutes. Expect Freiburg to dominate possession, relentlessly peppering the box before eventually breaking the deadlock and securing a comfortable multi-goal victory.