SC Freiburg vs Union Berlin Prediction: Will there be a positional change in the top half of the Bundesliga?

Both Freiburg and Union Berlin are on twenty-seven points each but with goal difference in favour of Union Berlin, Freiburg is in the third position on the Bundesliga table with Union Berlin in the second position. Union Berlin have lost some momentum due to some loss experienced in recent week. In the last five matches played, Union Berlin have lost two, drawn one and lost two leading Bayern Munich to take the first spot. Freiburg on the other hand have rediscovered their winning ways after losing to Bayern Munich and have won three and lost two. Can home advantage help Freiburg to close the gap on Bayern Munich by winning at the Stade Europa Parks?

One of the surprise packages in this season's Bundesliga table is enjoying the season with fantastic football which is producing wins for the sides. Freiburg have won eight matches, drawn and lost three matches each. On home grounds, Freiburg have won four of the six matches played and lost just once. Home ground and support can propel Freiburg to the second position before the break. 

Union Berlin surprised teams in the Bundesliga with their intensity and passion resulting in the team occupying the top position for a while before being overthrown by Bayern Munich. The team have had a successful season so far this season with some amazing wins against teams considered giants in the Bundesliga including Borussia Dortmund. Playing at home with the fans behind the team is one of the strengths of Union Berlin. The fans have been of great support to the team helping them to win five and draw two (no loss recorded on home soil). Playing away from home has been a different story. 

These two amazing teams have played just twelve times in all competitions with Freiburg winning five, Union Berlin winning four, and three draws. However, considering matches played in the Bundesliga alone, Union Berlin have the edge with three wins compared to Freiburg's one win. Two of the matches played in the Bundesliga ended in a draw.

Union Berlin seems to produce magic when playing Freiburg in the Bundesliga. The last two Bundesliga matches played were won by Union Berlin.

• SC Freiburg: Gulde, Ezekwem, Schmid, Kyereh;
• Union Berlin: Khedira, Schafer, Mohwald, Ronnow

• These two teams have produced the best defensive record in the Bundesliga so far;
• Playing at the Stade Europa Park, seven of the twelve matches played between these two sides have resulted in over 2.5 goals;
• Freiburg is yet to lose a match in the Bundesliga before the break for winter.

With the rich history of Freiburg not losing a match before the winter win and the away form of Union Berlin, we do not see a win for Union Berlin although they have some fantastic records against Freiburg in the Bundesliga. The suspension of the influential Rani Khedira may be felt by the team.

With both teams producing good defensive records, expect fewer goals (under 2.5) but more corners (over 8.5) and more yellow cards (over 3.5). A likely score will be 1:0 in favour of the home team. Below are the predictions.

• Under 2.5 for 1.738 at 1xbet;
• W1 for 2.00 at bet365;
• Corners over 8.5 for 1.64 at betway.