Match Overview

This pivotal 2025/26 group stage encounter between Bologna (Italy) and Freiburg (Germany) is scheduled for October 2 at the iconic Stadio Renato Dall’Ara. Our comprehensive match preview delves into predictions, current betting odds, and key statistics for the Bologna vs Freiburg clash.

Bologna Team Analysis

Current Form and European Performance

Under the guidance of Vincenzo Italiano, Bologna suffered a 0-1 away defeat to Aston Villa in their opening fixture. This loss marked their eighth European match without a victory in their last nine outings (comprising 3 draws and 5 defeats). Adding to their struggles, the team failed to find the net in six of those matches. Conversely, Bologna has demonstrated defensive solidity, not conceding more than a single goal in any of their last four European encounters. Currently, the Italian side occupies the 28th position in the overall group stage standings.

Key Statistics for Bologna

• Seven of Bologna’s last nine European matches have featured two or fewer goals.
• The team has conceded exactly one or two goals in seven of their previous eight European fixtures.
• Bologna failed to score in the first half in eight of their last nine appearances in European club tournaments.

Bologna’s Probable Starting XI (4-3-3)*

Lukasz Skorupski – Nadir Zortea, John Lucumí, Martin Vitík, Charalambos Lykogiannis – Lewis Ferguson, Remo Freuler, Jens Odgaard – Federico Bernardeschi, Nicolò Cambiaghi, Santiago Castro.

Bologna Injury Report

Defenders Nicolò Casale, midfielders Ibrahim Sulemana and Tommaso Pobega, as well as forward Ciro Immobile, are sidelined due to injuries.

Freiburg Team Analysis

Recent European Results

In their opening round fixture, Julian Schuster’s men secured a 2-1 home victory over Basel. This win represents only Freiburg’s second in their last six Europa League matches (2 draws, 2 losses). Over this same period, the team managed to score in just three of those encounters. The German side currently sits in seventh place in the overall group stage standings.

Freiburg Away Statistics

• The club has failed to win five of their last seven away matches in the Europa League (2 draws, 3 losses).
• Freiburg has conceded goals in six of their last seven away games in this European competition.
• At least one team failed to score in six of the Germans’ last eight Europa League matches.

Freiburg’s Probable Starting XI (4-5-1)*

Noah Atubolu – Anthony Jung, Christian Günter, Matthias Ginter, Lukas Kübler – Vincenzo Grifo, Johan Manzambi, Patrick Osterhage, Maximilian Eggestein, Jan-Niklas Beste – Chukwubuike Adamu.

Freiburg Injury Report

Midfielder Daniel-Kofi Kyereh is unavailable due to injury.

Match Official

Referee: Nenad Minaković (Serbia)

Referee Statistics (2024/25–2025/26 International Matches)

Matches officiated – 13;

Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 62;

Average yellow cards per match – 4.8;

Red cards shown – 1;

Average fouls per match – 27;

Penalties awarded – 15%.

Bologna vs Freiburg Match Prediction

Bologna’s Offensive Struggles

The Italian side has shown limited attacking prowess in European competitions. In their last nine European club matches, Bologna scored more than once on only a single occasion, and in six of those games, they failed to score at all. Despite this, the team’s defense has been reasonably solid, conceding a maximum of one goal in five of their previous six European fixtures.

Freiburg’s Away Form and Defensive Record

Freiburg also cannot boast a prolific attacking display. In their last seven away matches in the Europa League, the club managed to score more than one goal only twice, and in their last three away encounters in this competition, the Germans did not find the net at all. On the other hand, they tend to keep opponents in check; in their last nine away Europa League matches, Freiburg conceded more than one goal on just three occasions.

Final Prediction

Considering the conservative attacking trends of both teams, I do not anticipate a high-scoring affair. Therefore, my prediction is: Total Goals Under 2.5 with odds of 1.81

* The starting lineup listed for each team is from their previous match in this tournament.