Bundesliga Regular Season - 34
SC Freiburg 4 - 1 FT RB Leipzig
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
24' J. Beste
26' I. Matanovic (J. Manzambi)
A. Ouedraogo (Y. Diomande) 33'
HT
47' M. Ginter (J. Makengo)
60' ↓ J. Beste ↑V. Grifo
60' ↓ N. Hofler ↑L. Kubler
↓ B. Henrichs ↑R. Baku 63'
↓ B. Gruda ↑A. Nusa 64'
72' ↓ M. Ginter ↑B. Ogbus
72' ↓ J. Manzambi ↑L. Holer
↓ N. Seiwald ↑T. Gomis 73'
↓ C. Harder ↑Romulo Cardoso 73'
75' D. Scherhant (I. Matanovic)
C. Baumgartner 77'
↓ Y. Diomande ↑J. Bakayoko 80'
88' ↓ I. Matanovic ↑M. Philipp
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
SC Freiburg
Goalkeepers
Noah Atubolu 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Philipp Treu 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Matthias Ginter 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Philipp Lienhart
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jordy Makengo 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.3
Rating
Midfielders
Maximilian Eggestein
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolas Höfler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Jan-Niklas Beste
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Johan Manzambi 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Derry Scherhant 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Forwards
Igor Matanović
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Florian Müller 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Lukas Kübler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bruno Ogbus
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christian Günter
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
Vincenzo Grifo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cyriaque Irié
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Höler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maximilian Philipp
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
RB Leipzig
Goalkeepers
Péter Gulácsi 
SIEVE
20%
Save %
20%
Save %
4
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
Benjamin Henrichs
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Willi Orbán 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
74%
Pass Acc
Castello Lukeba 
MAGNET
101
Activity
101
Activity
88
Passes
13
Duels
Max Finkgräfe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Assan Ouédraogo
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Nicolas Seiwald 
ENFORCER
5
Tackles
5
Tackles
6
Duels Won
75%
Win %
Christoph Baumgartner
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Brajan Gruda 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Conrad Harder
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Yan Diomande
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Maarten Vandevoordt
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ridle Baku
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
El Chadaille Bitshiabu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Xaver Schlager
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ezechiel Banzuzi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Antonio Nusa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tidiam Gomis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Johan Bakayoko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rômulo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/14/2026 | RB Leipzig | 2 - 0 | SC Freiburg | Bundesliga | Red Bull Arena |
| 03/08/2025 | SC Freiburg | 0 - 0 | RB Leipzig | Bundesliga | Europa-Park Stadion |
| 10/26/2024 | RB Leipzig | 3 - 1 | SC Freiburg | Bundesliga | Red Bull Arena |
| 04/06/2024 | SC Freiburg | 1 - 4 | RB Leipzig | Bundesliga | Europa-Park Stadion |
| 11/12/2023 | RB Leipzig | 3 - 1 | SC Freiburg | Bundesliga | Leipzig Stadium |
| 05/06/2023 | SC Freiburg | 0 - 1 | RB Leipzig | Bundesliga | Europa-Park Stadion |
| 05/02/2023 | SC Freiburg | 1 - 5 | RB Leipzig | DFB Pokal | Europa-Park Stadion |
| 11/09/2022 | RB Leipzig | 3 - 1 | SC Freiburg | Bundesliga | Red Bull Arena |
| 05/21/2022 | SC Freiburg | 1 - 1 (PEN 2-4) | RB Leipzig | DFB Pokal | Olympiastadion Berlin |
| 03/05/2022 | RB Leipzig | 1 - 1 | SC Freiburg | Bundesliga | Red Bull Arena |
01/14/2026
03/08/2025
10/26/2024
04/06/2024
11/12/2023
05/06/2023
05/02/2023
11/09/2022
05/21/2022
03/05/2022
SC Freiburg Win
RB Leipzig Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 34 GD: +86
P: 34 GD: +36
P: 34 GD: +19
P: 34 GD: +22
P: 34 GD: +13
P: 34 GD: +21
P: 34 GD: -6
P: 34 GD: -4
P: 34 GD: -16
P: 34 GD: -9
P: 34 GD: -14
P: 34 GD: -11
P: 34 GD: -14
P: 34 GD: -14
P: 34 GD: -23
P: 36 GD: -25
P: 34 GD: -31
P: 34 GD: -31
19 SC Paderborn 07 4 pts
P: 2 GD: +1
League Standings
P: 33 GD: +82
P: 33 GD: +34
P: 33 GD: +22
P: 33 GD: +22
P: 33 GD: +17
P: 33 GD: +21
P: 33 GD: -9
P: 33 GD: -4
P: 33 GD: -12
P: 33 GD: -11
P: 33 GD: -14
P: 33 GD: -18
P: 33 GD: -15
P: 33 GD: -10
P: 33 GD: -21
P: 33 GD: -26
P: 33 GD: -29
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Freiburg's Masterclass in Final Day Efficiency
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 48/100. A clinical counter-attacking display secured European qualification for Freiburg in front of a jubilant home crowd.
A Blistering Opening
The Stakes were abundantly clear on the final day of the season, but nobody expected the Europa-Park Stadion to witness such early, relentless chaos. RB Leipzig controlled possession from the outset, yet it was SC Freiburg who brought the necessary attacking Intensity to the pitch. The home side looked dangerous on every transition, and the match truly exploded in the 24th minute when J. Beste found the crucial breakthrough. Before the visitors could even regroup, the deficit widened. Just two minutes later, Igor Matanović doubled the advantage with a clinical finish to leave Leipzig completely stunned. However, the away side quickly responded through a brilliant strike by A. Ouedraogo in the 33rd minute. Three excellent goals in a frantic nine-minute spell turned this tactical battle into an absolute shootout.
The Second-Half Sucker Punch
Any lingering hopes of a dramatic Leipzig comeback were brutally extinguished mere moments after the restart. In the 47th minute, Matthias Ginter struck with pinpoint accuracy to restore the home side's two-goal cushion. This was undoubtedly the ultimate turning point of the afternoon. Leipzig pushed incredibly hard to find a way back into the contest, racking up 13 shots in total over the 90 minutes, but their attempts entirely lacked a clinical edge. Meanwhile, the strategic Balance of the match was dictated by the sheer heroics of Noah Atubolu. The Freiburg goalkeeper transformed into an impenetrable wall, pulling off five crucial saves to continually frustrate the away side's attackers. Leipzig may have passed the ball beautifully around the box, but Freiburg possessed the defensive grit and killer instinct required to win.
European Dreams Realised
As the clock steadily ticked down towards the final whistle, Freiburg put the game well and truly beyond reach. D. Scherhant fired home an unstoppable effort in the 75th minute, capping off a truly stellar team performance. A commanding 4-1 final scoreline provides a significant Upset Factor given Leipzig's lofty league position, but our verdict is that the home side entirely deserved their comprehensive victory. A combined 24 shots from both sides created a fantastic, free-flowing spectacle for the jubilant supporters. This massive final day win definitively locks Freiburg into seventh place in the league table, officially confirming their spot in the Conference League qualification rounds for next season. Leipzig, despite a bruising afternoon, will head straight into the Champions League regardless. It was a fitting, dramatic end to the domestic campaign.
Key Questions
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
A frantic nine-minute spell in the first half sparked the chaos. Freiburg's ruthless finishing countered Leipzig's possession dominance, leading to an open and expansive game.
What does this mean for SC Freiburg's season?
This commanding final-day victory cements seventh place for Freiburg, confirming their qualification for next season's Europa Conference League.
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.
Final Day Drama Looms Large at Europa-Park Stadion
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 89/100. RB Leipzig arrive with a massive point to prove, knowing only a victory guarantees a Champions League berth without an agonizing wait.
The Setup
Matchday 34 brings an intense Stakes dynamic to SC Freiburg and RB Leipzig. The visitors currently sit third, riding a strong recent run to showcase a dominant Form that makes them the clear favourites today. Leipzig's reputation as formidable away specialists—having won half their road matches this season—is a critical factor. Freiburg, lingering in seventh and aggressively eyeing a European lifeline of their own, present a highly motivated and tricky hurdle. The numbers suggest a wildly attacking affair, with a combined 3.4 goals per game pointing towards high-octane entertainment rather than a cagey finale. The overall Balance of the tie tips firmly towards the visitors, but final day pressure does strange things to superior squads, even when elite Stars are ready to make their mark.
Key Battle
This stylistic clash ultimately boils down to the midfield engine room. Johan Manzambi has been the driving creative force for the hosts, dictating tempo and carving out chances from nothing. He goes directly up against Christoph Baumgartner, whose relentless pressing and rapid transition play for Leipzig define their aggressive identity. Whoever establishes firm control in the opening half-hour will dictate this high-stakes narrative.
Our Prediction
Expect Freiburg to start fast, utilizing their raucous home crowd to try and rattle the visitors early. However, Leipzig's transition speed and proven away-day resilience will eventually wear the hosts down. We foresee a frantic 2-1 victory for RB Leipzig, striking twice on the counter-attack in the second half to officially seal their Champions League fate.