Freiburg — Basel : Match Preview and Prediction for September 24,2025

Freiburg’s Recent Form

Freiburg, under Julian Schuster, has started to find its rhythm following a challenging start to the season marked by two definitive defeats: 1-3 at home against Eintracht and 1-4 away at Koln. The team, which saw key player Ritsu Doan depart (incidentally, to Eintracht), has somewhat adapted to creating chances and playing effectively without the Japanese playmaker.The international break proved beneficial for the dark-whites, as they first secured a 4-2 friendly victory over Luzern, followed by two crucial wins in the German championship. They initially came from behind to defeat Stuttgart 3-1 at home and then convincingly thrashed Werder 3-0 away in Bremen last weekend, thanks to efforts from Grifo, Adamu, and an own goal from Koulibaly. The team’s attacking style remains consistent, but it is now yielding significantly more effective results than at the season’s outset. Only Kyereh will be unavailable for the hosts against Basel.

Basel’s Campaign Overview

The Swiss champions, Basel, were unable to secure a spot in the Champions League, falling to Danish champions Copenhagen (1-1, 0-2) in a crucial qualification battle. Unclear development prospects prompted the head coach to leave after securing a championship double, with Ludovic Magnin stepping in to replace Fabio Celestini. Under Magnin, the team continues to play an aggressive and attacking brand of football, but this approach consistently leads to defensive vulnerabilities – the Swiss champions have conceded in 9 out of 10 matches this season across all competitions.During the week, they managed to secure 3 important away points against Thun (3-1) in a high-scoring affair. In the cup last weekend, they barely survived an away match against Étoile Carouge (3-2 after penalties), needing Agbonifo to force extra time in the 93rd minute. The team is very unbalanced between its lines, striving to play incisive and open football, so we should anticipate an entertaining match in Germany.