Freiburg vs Salzburg Prediction & Betting Tips (11 December)

Back in the European Cup, Friborg performed well enough to qualify for the round of 16. The Black Forest club ranks 4th in the league phase in which it remains undefeated 3 wins, 2 draws and has just been held back in Plzen 0-0. The Brazilians from Breisgau have since dominated Darmstadt 2-0 in the German Cup, while getting the better of Mainz 4-0 in the Bundesliga. They could confirm on Saturday against another poorly ranked, Heidenheim. Stuck in worrying poor form, RB Salzburg aimed to end a month-long drought without winning on Saturday against the bottom of the Austrian Championship, BW Linz.

Thomas Letsch's team, which remained in a draw in the exercise at Altach 1-1, nevertheless remains comfortable leader. It is having more difficulty in its Europa League campaign, stuck in 29th position in the league phase with a record of one victory and 4 defeats. Winners of Go Ahead Eagles 2-0 at the beginning of November after 3 inaugural defeats, the Austrians fell back heavily in Bologna 4-1 and are relegated to 3 points from the top 24 qualifying for the play-offs. 

The returns of the French left side Makengo (holder) and at least used Dinkçi on the other side are hoped for on the SC Friborg side when Kyereh and Irié, absent for the duration, will still be too short. Grifo will be expected at the turn in front of the opposing goal. The striker, author of 2 goals in the Europa League, has scored twice since the last day of C3. Friborg can also count on Japanese offensive asset Suzuki, involved in 3 goals in the league phase.  This trip to the other side of the German-Austrian border will be a little more difficult for Salzburg without the Japanese Kitano (4 goals in the Championship), the essential Kjaergaard and Gourna-Douath in midfield.

Also missing are secondary goalkeeper Zawieschitzky and long-term absentees Chase, Mellberg and Kawamura. Vertessen's efficiency on the European scene (3 goals) is not rewarded when his friend Ratkov, with 8 goals in the Championship, has not yet unlocked his counter in C3. This squad is less scary than in recent seasons when it was used to playing in the Champions League. 

• Summary: SC Freiburg is going head to head with Red Bull Salzburg starting on 11 Dec 2025 at 20:00 UTC at Europa-Park-Stadion stadium, Freiburg im Breisgau city, Germany. The match is a part of the UEFA Europa League .
• Referee: Elcin Masiyev
• Freiburg Feedinco Rating: 6.91
• Salzburg Feedinco Rating: 6.73