Freiburg vs Maccabi Tel Aviv Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Freiburg vs Maccabi Tel Aviv Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: January 22nd, 2026 | Europa-Park Stadion | Europa League | 17:45 (GMT)

Europa League action returns after over a month's break as Germany’s Freiburg hosts Israeli outfit Maccabi Tel Aviv. With the visitors all but eliminated, this fixture presents a chance for the home team to secure automatic qualification to the round of 16. In front of a home crowd, nothing is stopping Freiburg from initiating early celebrations ahead of their final away trip in the eighth round of the league phase.

Key Betting Tip: Both Teams to Score at 2.25 odds (Kwiff Bet) represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

Freiburg vs Maccabi Tel Aviv Predicted Lineups

Freiburg Predicted XI: Atubolu (GK), Makengo, Ogbus, Ginter, Kubler, Manzambi, Eggestein, Grifo, Holer, Treu, Matanovic

Team News: Daniel-Kofi Kyereh and Philipp Lienhart are both unavailable for this fixture due to injury.

Maccabi Tel Aviv Predicted XI: Melika (GK), Ben Harush, Camara, Ben Hamo, Asante, Varela, Shahar, Sissokho, Andrade, Davida, Madmon

Team News: Ion Nicolaescu is absent from this fixture due to injury.

Freiburg vs Maccabi Tel Aviv Current League Standings

Freiburg are currently 5th in the UEFA Europa League Standings having earned 14 points from 6 games (4W, 2D, 0L). They are one of four teams that remain unbeaten in the league phase and have an excellent defensive record of 3 goals conceded. However, they have lacked in front of goal compared to their top-half peers, scoring 9 in 6.

Tel Aviv are 35th in the UEFA Europa League Standings with 1 point from 6 games (0W, 1D, 5L). They are one of five teams still winless going into the final two fixtures and have the worst defensive record in the competition, conceding 18 goals in 6 games (3 per game). That Swiss cheese style defence is partnered with the worst goalscoring record (really not a good season for the Tel Aviv crew), scoring just two goals in six games.

Freiburg vs Maccabi Tel Aviv Head-to-Head Timeline

This will be the first-ever time Freiburg and Tel Aviv have met in a competitive fixture (not as if they’ve met in a friendly either).

Recent Freiburg and Maccabi Tel Aviv Matches Analysis

Freiburg Last 5 Matches:

• Augsburg 2-2 Freiburg (Bundesliga)
• RB Leipzig 2-0 Freiburg (Bundesliga)
• Freiburg 2-1 Hamburg (Bundesliga)
• Wolfsburg 3-4 Freiburg (Bundesliga)
• Freiburg 1-1 Borussia Dortmund (Bundesliga)

Freiburg have come back from the winter break with a mixed bag of form, which overall does not impress. Dropping points in relegation-fighting Augsburg and hardly finding a way past Hamburg at home. Fortunately, their Europa League form is something to be proud of this season.

Maccabi Tel Aviv Last 5 Matches:

• Maccabi Haifa 4-1 Maccabi Tel Aviv (Israeli League)
• Hapoel Tel Aviv 1-1 Maccabi Tel Aviv (Israeli Cup)
• Maccabi Tel Aviv 1-0 Bnei Sakhnin (Israeli League)
• Hapoel Jerusalem 1-3 Maccabi Tel Aviv (Israeli League)
• Maccabi Tel Aviv 1-1 Ironi Tiberias (Israeli League)

Winless in two games domestically, Tel Aviv’s heavy defeats in Europe this season have undoubtedly contributed to their struggles in the league, as the club looks likely to let their back-to-back title reign slip out of their hands this season.

Freiburg vs Maccabi Tel Aviv Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 64% confidence in both teams to score. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Freiburg vs Maccabi Tel Aviv Best Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Both Teams to Score @ 2.25 (Kwiff Bet) - Our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted both teams to score in this fixture. Their superior form and head-to-head record justify confidence in this selection.

Key Players to Watch: Freiburg vs Maccabi Tel Aviv

Vincenzo Grifo (Freiburg): Freiburg’s Italian leader on the wing has 3 goal contributions in 6 Europa League starts. Often stepping up as vice-captain, the 32-year-old is Freiburg’s penalty taker as well, boosting his chance of getting amongst the goals.

Ido Shahar (Maccabi Tel Aviv): The 2001-born forward has 2 goals in his last 3 games, making it 9 league goals this season. Despite not scoring for Maccabi Tel Aviv in Europe, hardly anyone has, Shahar is still the Israeli outfit’s biggest threat.

Freiburg vs Maccabi Tel Aviv Match Facts

Broadcast Details: TNT Sports 8

Stadium Information: The Europa-Park Stadion is located in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany, situated in the Brühl district near the city's airport. It was built between 2018 and 2021 to serve as the modern home for SC Freiburg, officially opening on October 7, 2021. The stadium has a total capacity of 34,700 spectators, which includes a significant proportion of standing areas designed to maintain the club's traditional atmosphere.

Referee: Yet to be announced.