SC Freiburg VS Bayern Munich Match Prediction

In 18 matches played, Bayern have dominated the series with 15 wins.  Freiburg has only one once, and they have only managed a draw twice.  Here are the last five results between the two sides:

May 16, 2015: Freiburg 2-1 Bayern
Dec 16, 2014: Bayern 2-0 Freiburg
Feb 15, 2014: Bayern 4-0 Freiburg
Aug 27, 2013: Freiburg 1-1 Bayern
Apr 27, 2013: Bayern 1-0 Freiburg

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SC Freiburg vs Bayern Munich Prediction

As much as the heart strings tell you that Freiburg can pick up a win or possibly a draw, it's just not going to sit well with the head.  Bayern are much too good to be beaten by a Freiburg side that don't have anywhere near the quality of the Bavarian giants.  Bayern could practically play any side they choose here and still expect to win.  And yes, this even goes when they play against the eighth place side in the league sometimes!  Bayern to win here.

Correct Score: Bayern 3-1 Freiburg

SC Freiburg vs Bayern Munich Betting Tips and Odds

The bookmakers at Bet365 have Freiburg at 11/1 odds to win, a draw at 5/1, and a Bayern win is at 2/9 odds.

The double chance for a Freiburg win or a draw is set at 10/3 odds.

Both teams to score is set at 1/1 for a yes and at ¾ for a no.

A wager on a shocking 1-0 win for Freiburg at full time would bring you 50/1 odds.

Missing Players

Christian Streich has just one injury worry to deal with, and it is to defensive midfielder Amir Abrashi.

Key Man

Striker Nils Petersen, who has seemingly been around forever yet is still only 28 years old, will be a key man for Freiburg against Bayern.  Petersen scored the winner when these sides met back in May, and he'll be hoping to add to his tally of five goals so far this term.  Many would trace Freiburg's recent success back to that day as it helped them avoid relegation, and has catapulted them into the top half of the table.  Petersen, a former Bayern player, will have to take his chance once again if they are to get a result against FC Hollywood.

Team Form

Two wins, two draws, and one loss show that Freiburg had a bit of a stop-start sequence of form heading into the winter break.  Their last match was four days before Christmas, and it saw them win 1-2 at Ingolstadt to close out 2016.

Expected Line-up: 4-4-2

Missing Players

Carlo Ancelotti will be without center back Jerome Boateng and central midfielder Thiago for Friday's league match.

Key Man

It's always difficult to put a key man when you are looking at a team of superstars.  The man to watch in this match will be Arturo Vidal.  Vidal has a bit of a temper.  It comes with the role he plays in his teams.  That temper will either win you matches or lose them for you.  This match could be one of those that end up being a loss because of him losing control over himself.  If Vidal plays as he is capable, Bayern should have no problems.  But any disciplinary problems could cause them big trouble against Freiburg.

Team Form

In their last five matches in all competitions, Bayern Munich have won all five times.  They most recently pushed aside title challengers Red Bull Leipzig by winning 3-0 at home four days before Christmas.  

Expected Line-up: 4-2-3-1

Bayern Munich have so much quality that it\'s almost unfair. They\'ll be adding to it as well with two more additions from Hoffenheim. Crazy stuff really to think about. Freiburg\'s going to have to be exceptional in defense by being organized and a little lucky. And you have to believe that Bayern will also have to have an off day in order for them to stand a chance.

Freiburg are ten points ahead of the relegation zone right now, which should mean they are breathing much easier than they did last season. This could either be a good thing, or a bad thing. If they are too free against Bayern, they could be ripped apart. But sometimes, all it takes to take down a giant is to get in their faces!