UEFA Europa League Gameweek 3
SC Freiburg 2 - 0 FT Utrecht
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Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Manchester City
5-3
Sunderland
⚡ Intensity
100
⚖️ Balance
91
🏆 Stakes
67
🎲 Upset
0
Eight goals, hat-trick heroics, pure chaos.
Futmetrix Verdict
55
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Gamba Osaka
0-1
Vissel Kobe
⚡ Intensity
40
⚖️ Balance
20
🏆 Stakes
78
🎲 Upset
0
Erik breaks Gamba hearts at 90'
Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Atletico Madrid
2-1
Real Madrid
⚡ Intensity
86
⚖️ Balance
31
🏆 Stakes
100
🎲 Upset
60
A chaotic derby flips Madrid's hierarchy.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
20' Y. Suzuki (C. Gunter)
45' V. Grifo
HT
52' ↓ J. Beste ↑E. Dinkci
↓ A. Engwanda ↑Z. Iqbal 60'
↓ G. Zechiel ↑D. de Wit 66'
66' ↓ J. Manzambi ↑N. Hofler
↓ C. Bozdogan ↑D. van den Berg 66'
66' ↓ J. Adamu ↑I. Matanovic
75' ↓ Y. Suzuki ↑M. Rosenfelder
75' ↓ V. Grifo ↑D. Scherhant
↓ A. Blake ↑D. Murkin 78'
↓ S. Haller ↑D. Min 78'
Derry Murkin 88'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
SC Freiburg
Goalkeepers
Noah Atubolu 
MAGNET
52
Activity
52
Activity
51
Passes
1
Duels
Defenders
Philipp Treu 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Matthias Ginter 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Philipp Lienhart
MAGNET
85
Activity
85
Activity
78
Passes
7
Duels
Christian Günter 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
Midfielders
Maximilian Eggestein
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Johan Manzambi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Jan-Niklas Beste
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
52
Total Mins
52
Entry
Yuito Suzuki 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.6
Rating
Vincenzo Grifo 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
Junior Adamu
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
BENCH
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 Kübler
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
Maximilian Rosenfelder
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bruno Ogbus
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolas Höfler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Derry Scherhant
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Höler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eren Dinkçi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
38
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maximilian Philipp
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Igor Matanović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Utrecht
Goalkeepers
Vasilis Barkas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Siebe Horemans 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
43%
Pass Acc
Mike van der Hoorn 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
10
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Nick Viergever
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Souffian El Karouani
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
39%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Miguel Rodríguez
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Alonzo Engwanda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Gjivai Zechiël
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Forwards
Can Bozdoğan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
66
Entry
Sébastien Haller
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Adrian Blake
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
78
Entry
BENCH
Michael Brouwer
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kevin Gadellaa
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kolbeinn Finnsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matisse Didden
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mike Eerdhuijzen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Derry Murkin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Davy van den Berg
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Zidane Iqbal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dani de Wit
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Min
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yoann Cathline
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miliano Jonathans
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +6
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -4
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +13
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +5
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -7
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -10
P: 8 GD: -11
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
SC Freiburg
Utrecht
SC Freiburg
Utrecht
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Freiburg Cruise Past Utrecht
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 22/100. A routine victory for the hosts as they tighten their grip on the European playoff spots and leave their Dutch visitors rooted near the bottom of the table.
Opening Act
Europa-Park-Stadion witnessed a methodical start to this critical European encounter. SC Freiburg edged possession in the opening exchanges, patiently probing a deep-lying Utrecht defensive block. The hosts did not have to wait long to stamp their authority on this UEFA Europa League clash. The Intensity visibly picked up around the quarter-hour mark as the home side turned the screw. The breakthrough arrived in the 20th minute when Y. Suzuki found a pocket of space inside the penalty area. He finished off a precise, incisive delivery from C. Gunter, sending the home supporters into raptures. The Dutch visitors tried to construct an immediate response, but their attacking transitions lacked the necessary pace and precision to trouble a well-drilled German midfield.
The Pivot
The defining moment of the evening arrived just before the referee's whistle blew for half-time, a psychological blow that completely shifted the Balance of the tie. With the visitors desperately trying to reach the dressing room with only a one-goal deficit, V. Grifo showcased his undeniable class. The talismanic midfielder struck a crushing blow in the 45th minute, drilling a clinical finish into the back of the net to double the advantage. This second goal effectively broke the Dutch resistance and killed the contest as a competitive spectacle. Despite a respectable 25 combined shots in the match, the underlying data tells a lopsided story. The away side's frontline fired blanks throughout the ninety minutes, managing just two tame efforts on target all evening against a resolute defensive unit flawlessly marshalled by Matthias Ginter. A dramatic Upset was never on the cards.
Resolution
The second half played out as a professional masterclass in game management by the Bundesliga outfit. With the Stakes significantly lowered by the comfortable two-goal cushion, Maximilian Eggestein dropped deeper to dictate the tempo from the centre of the park. His composed distribution ensured the home side conserved valuable physical energy while keeping their increasingly frustrated opponents comfortably at arm's length. The final whistle confirmed a vital three points that cements Freiburg in 7th place on the league stage table. They are now firmly in the hunt for automatic qualification to the round of 16, trailing the leaders by just four points. Conversely, Utrecht's truly dismal continental campaign continues to unravel; they remain stuck in 34th place, staring down an early exit with a solitary point to show for their travels.
Key Questions
Who scored for SC Freiburg in this match?
Y. Suzuki and V. Grifo scored the goals in the first half to secure the 2-0 victory for the home side.
Where was the fixture played?
The match was held at Europa-Park-Stadion, the home ground of SC Freiburg.
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.
Freiburg Look to Punish Ailing Utrecht
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 33/100. An extreme mismatch awaits in Germany, making this a tough watch for neutrals but a crucial stepping stone for the hosts' European ambitions.
The Setup
SC Freiburg welcome Utrecht to the Europa-Park-Stadion on October 23, 2025, riding a wave of undeniable momentum. The hosts sit comfortably in seventh place in the Europa League standings, keeping them firmly in the hunt for direct top-eight knockout qualification. Their perfect home record fuels a powerful Form rating that spells disaster for the visitors. Utrecht, in stark contrast, are languishing down in 34th place. A miserable run of four consecutive defeats highlights a shocking lack of Balance within the Dutch side's setup. With just one point to their name, Utrecht are desperately trying to claw their way back to the top-24 playoff line to keep their tournament hopes alive. However, the relatively low Stakes overall suggest the wider footballing world might skip this decidedly lopsided affair.
Key Battle
This contest will be decided in the transition zones. Freiburg's relentless midfield engine faces off against an extremely fragile Utrecht backline. The home side's ability to dictate the tempo and exploit spaces will likely overwhelm an away defence that has already leaked 15 goals in just eight matches. The massive disparity in squad quality, further reflected by a modest Stars assessment, points toward a one-way traffic scenario where Utrecht will struggle to escape their own half.
Our Prediction
Expect a routine, comfortable victory for the home side. SC Freiburg will dominate possession early, pin Utrecht deep into defensive blocks, and eventually break them down through sustained, methodical pressure. A clean 2-0 or 3-0 result feels inevitable as the visitors' resistance crumbles under the lights.