Freiburg vs Basel: Lineups, Predictions Predictions

Freiburg vs Basel Predictions, Lineups and Betting Tips

Match Details: Wednesday 24th September | Europa-Park Stadion | Europa League | 20:00 GMT

The Europa League is back for the 2025/26 season and on opening night there are nine games in total. One of those matches is Freiburg vs Basel, who face off next Wednesday.

Neither of these teams featured in this competition last season, so will be new to the rebranded ‘Swiss Model’ which now makes up the Europa League.

Key Betting Tip: Freiburg to Win offers good value @ 1.64.

Freiburg vs Basel Predicted Lineups

Freiburg Predicted XI: Atubolu, Makengo, Lienhart, Ginter, Kübler, Osterhage, Eggestein, Grifo, Höler, Beste, Matanovic

Freiburg have two players currently out with injury, including recent goalscorer Chukwubuike Adamu. The other is Daniel-Kofi Kyereh.

Basel Predicted XI: Hitz, Schmid, Barisic, Vouilloz, Tsunemoto, Otele, Metinho, Koindredi, Salah, Shaqiri, Ajeti

Basel also have two injuries in their squad, with Bénie Traoré and Finn van Breeman both likely to miss this game.

Freiburg and Basel Current Form and Standings

Freiburg have started their campaign fairly well this term in the Bundesliga. They currently sit seventh on six points, after winning two and losing two from their opening four games. The two losses came in Freiburg’s first two games, as they lost to both Augsburg and Köln. However, they have since improved, after defeating Stuttgart and Werder Bremen. The last time Freiburg were in the Europa League was in the 2023/24 season, as they made it to the quarterfinals.

Basel have also had a decent start to their Swiss Super League campaign. They currently occupy third spot after six games, winning four of them and losing two. This now puts Ludovic Magnin’s men on 12 points. They have managed to beat Grasshopper, Young Boys, Sion and Thun, but lost to St. Gallen and Lugano in the process. Basel have also reached the round-of-16 in the Swiss Cup, after beating Etoile Carouge last Friday.

Freiburg vs Basel Head-to-Head Timeline

In recent years, it is Freiburg who have got the better of this game. In fact, the last time these two met ended 6-0 to the German outfit.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

• Freiburg 6-0 Basel, 06/09/24 (Friendly)
• Freiburg 2-2 Basel, 12/10/23 (Friendly)
• Freiburg 2-0 Basel, 25/03/21 (Friendly)
• Basel 1-1 Freiburg, 21/01/16 (Friendly)
• Basel 2-0 Freiburg, 24/01/15 (Friendly)

Freiburg vs Basel Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses 200 data points to generate these predictions with confidence in a 2-1 Freiburg Win. This model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability and tactical matchups.

Best Freiburg vs Basel Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Freiburg to Win @ 1.64 (Kwiff).

(Odds are subject to change)

Freiburg vs Basel: Key Players to Watch

Igor Matanovic (Freiburg) - The forward has already scored two goals in two games for Freiburg this season, despite not starting either of them. He scored a brace against Stuttgart in his first game and is now a likely starter for Wednesday’s game now Adamu has picked up an injury.

Xherdan Shaqiri (Basel) - The former Liverpool and Bayern Munich man has had a stellar start to the season, after scoring four goals and assisting three in six games this season. He has also netted two and assisted two in his last three games.

Freiburg vs Basel Match Facts

• Referee: N/A
• Broadcast Details: discovery+ UK / TNT Sports 6
• Stadium Information: The Europa-Park Stadion was opened in 2021 and can hold up to 34,700 people on a match day.