UEFA Europa League Gameweek 7
SC Freiburg 1 - 0 FT Maccabi Tel Aviv
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Futmetrix Verdict
58
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Deportivo La Coruna
1-1
Real Betis
โก Intensity
43
โ๏ธ Balance
44
๐ Stakes
56
๐ฒ Upset
37
Late drama denies Betis away victory.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Ben Lederman 45'
HT
Sagiv Jehezkel 63'
โ S. Abu Farhi โY. Malede 63'
โ S. Jehezkel โH. Varela 63'
โ D. Peretz โK. Andrade 63'
Kervin Andrade 69'
โ B. Lederman โI. Sissokho 78'
79' โ D. Scherhant โV. Grifo
79' โ Y. Suzuki โJ. Manzambi
79' โ J. Beste โC. Irie
82' I. Matanovic (C. Gunter)
โ I. Noy โI. Shahar 88'
90' โ I. Matanovic โL. Holer
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
SC Freiburg
Goalkeepers
Noah Atubolu 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Philipp Treu 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Matthias Ginter 
MAGNET
87
Activity
87
Activity
79
Passes
8
Duels
Maximilian Rosenfelder
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christian Gรผnter 
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
1
Assists
35%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Maximilian Eggestein
MAGNET
70
Activity
70
Activity
54
Passes
16
Duels
Patrick Osterhage
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jan-Niklas Beste
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
23%
Pass Acc
Yuito Suzuki 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Derry Scherhant
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Forwards
Igor Matanoviฤ 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
BENCH
Florian Mรผller 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jannik Huth
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Anthony Jung
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lukas Kรผbler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jordy Makengo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bruno Ogbus
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolas Hรถfler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vincenzo Grifo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Johan Manzambi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Hรถler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Junior Adamu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cyriaque Iriรฉ
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maccabi Tel Aviv
Goalkeepers
Roi Mishpati
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Itay Ben Hamo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Raz Shlomo
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Heitor 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
73%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Noam Ben Harush
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Itamar Noy 
NPC
88
Minutes
88
Minutes
19%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
Benjamin Lederman
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Roy Revivo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Saied Abu Farchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Sagiv Yehezkel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Dor Peretz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
BENCH
Ofek Melika
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Yoav Gerafi
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Issouf Sissokho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ido Shahar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Roey Magor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lotem Asres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kervin Andrade
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yonas Malede
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hรฉlio Varela
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Itay Zafrani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Ben Simon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Weinberg
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League Standings
P: 7 GD: +11
P: 7 GD: +7
P: 7 GD: +7
P: 7 GD: +8
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 7 GD: +7
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: -1
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -7
P: 7 GD: -8
P: 7 GD: -7
P: 7 GD: -7
P: 7 GD: -7
P: 7 GD: -8
P: 7 GD: -10
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
SC Freiburg
Maccabi Tel Aviv
SC Freiburg
Maccabi Tel Aviv
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Relentless Freiburg Finally Break Maccabi's Stubborn Resistance
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 23/100. A suffocating barrage finally yielded a late reward for the hosts, saving them from a desperately frustrating European night.
The Siege Begins
A barrage of 21 shots turned the Europa-Park-Stadion into a total shooting gallery as SC Freiburg immediately stamped their authority on this Europa League clash. The hosts controlled possession from the opening whistle, pinning Maccabi Tel Aviv deep inside their own half. The sheer Intensity of Freiburg's pressing left the visitors gasping for air, managing a mere four attempts all evening. With Matthias Ginter orchestrating the defensive shape near the halfway line, Maccabi had absolutely zero outlet for a counter-attack. The crowd roared their approval at the aggressive intent, clearly signaling that the home side had zero intention of letting this fixture become a tactical stalemate. However, finding the actual breakthrough proved to be an entirely different puzzle, as the Israeli side deployed a stubborn low block that initially repelled wave after wave of German attacks.
A Goalkeeping Masterclass
As the match progressed, the sheer volume of unconverted chances began to breed anxiety in the stands. Despite a towering 2.46 expected goals, Freiburg simply could not find the net. The primary reason was an inspired performance from Roei Mashpati. The Maccabi goalkeeper was playing out of his skin, pulling off four spectacular saves to deny sure goals. The Upset Factor started creeping into the minds of the home supporters as the clock ticked past the 70th minute. It felt like one of those infamous European nights where pure statistical dominance is entirely undone by a singular heroic performance between the sticks. The tension was palpable as the 0-0 scoreline stubbornly refused to budge despite the incredibly lopsided shot count.
The Late Relief
Just as frustration threatened to boil over, the relentless pressure finally fractured the Maccabi defense. In the 82nd minute, the breakthrough arrived courtesy of Christian Gรผnter. The veteran fullback, who relentlessly peppered the box and logged five key passes, delivered a magnificent ball that found I. Matanovic. The striker made no mistake, hammering home the winner to spark absolute delirium. The relief washing over the technical area was visible, knowing that dropping points here would have been a massive missed opportunity. This 1-0 victory keeps Freiburg sitting comfortably in 7th place, well positioned for the playoff spots, while a deflated Maccabi side remains rooted to the very bottom of the table with just a single point from eight matches. The Balance of the match heavily favored the hosts, and justice was ultimately served late on.
Key Questions
What made Roei Mashpati the Man of the Match?
Despite the defeat, Mashpati was spectacular, recording four crucial saves to single-handedly frustrate Freiburg's relentless attack until the 82nd minute.
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.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
A dominant home side against a sinking ship
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 36/100. Freiburg should comfortably dispatch a historically poor Maccabi side to cement their spot in the top eight.
The Setup
As the Europa League league stage nears its conclusion on January 22, 2026, the stakes are crystal clear at the Europa-Park-Stadion. SC Freiburg currently sit in seventh place, holding onto a precious top-eight spot that guarantees direct qualification to the round of 16. Their perfect home Formโfour wins out of fourโmakes them heavy favorites. Conversely, Maccabi Tel Aviv are enduring a nightmare European campaign. Languishing dead last in 36th place with a minus-20 goal difference, they are simply playing out the string. The sheer lack of competitive Balance tells you everything you need to know about this mismatch.
Key Battle
With Maccabi struggling across the pitch, the critical conflict will be Freiburg's relentless attacking unit against the visitors' incredibly porous back line. Maccabi have surrendered 22 goals in eight matches. If the home midfield dictates the tempo, the away defense will be pinned back for the entire 90 minutes.
Our Prediction
Expect complete domination from the German side. Freiburg will control possession, dictate the final third, and likely cruise to a multi-goal victory. Noah Atubolu will have one of the quietest nights of his career in the home net.