Home Game Against Mainz Kicks Off Advent Season
SC Freiburg is set to host Mainz in a crucial home game as the Advent season kicks off. This match marks the beginning of a busy period for the team, which includes six fixtures before Christmas. Despite a recent string of challenges, Freiburg is maintaining an unbeaten record in the Europa League, having recently played to a draw against Viktoria Pilsen.
Freiburg’s Recent Performance
Freiburg remains confident despite the contrasting fortunes of their upcoming opponent, Mainz. While Freiburg managed to hold Pilsen to a goalless draw in Europe, Mainz faced a disappointing defeat against an unnamed rival in the Conference League, marking their first loss in European competition this season.
Mainz Struggles in League Play
- After eleven matchdays, Mainz has only won once.
- The team has drawn three times and currently occupies 17th place in the league.
- Captain Niko Bungert labeled their recent performance as a “used evening” due to a narrow loss (0-1) and an injury to goalkeeper Robin Zentner.
Freiburg’s Hope for Improvement
Freiburg aims to leverage their home advantage following a victory over FC St. Pauli in their previous home match. Matthias Ginter highlighted the necessity of ensuring consistent points in the league, echoing a desire to climb the table.
Upcoming Challenges
The match against Mainz is just the beginning. Following this, Freiburg will face Darmstadt 98 in the DFB-Pokal, then move on to Heidenheim and complete the year against Borussia Dortmund and VfL Wolfsburg. Ginter noted the intensity of the upcoming weeks, underscoring the importance of managing player workload throughout this busy schedule.
Injury Updates and Team Readiness
As the game against Mainz approaches, Freiburg’s coaching staff is still determining the lineup due to injuries. Players Jordy Makengo, Max Rosenfelder, and Eren Dinkci missed the match against Pilsen but may return for this critical fixture. Coach Julian Schuster stated they would assess their readiness before the match.
Freiburg is eager to continue their unbeaten streak and improve their standing as they embrace the holiday season. With the Advent season underway, they hope to lay a solid foundation for the matches ahead against Mainz and others.
