Freiburg vs. Eintracht Frankfurt Bundesliga – Injury News, Match Preview and Predicted Line-Ups

Notably, Freiburg could become the first team ever to finish inside the top four with a negative goal difference (-2 currently).

In a high-stake match at the Europa-Park Stadion, SC Freiburg welcome Eintracht Frankfurt for a final-day showdown in the Bundesliga. With both teams vying for a top-four finish and Champions League qualification, Saturday’s clash is set to be one of the weekend’s standout fixtures. While a win would guarantee either side a ticket to Europe’s premier competition, there’s still a chance both could go through if Borussia Dortmund fail to win.

Frankfurt arrive in fourth place with 57 points, just two ahead of Freiburg. That means a draw would be enough for Dino Toppmoller’s side to secure their place in next season’s Champions League. Freiburg, meanwhile, need nothing less than victory to leapfrog Frankfurt and match their best-ever Bundesliga finish, third place. Notably, Freiburg could become the first team ever to finish inside the top four with a negative goal difference (-2 currently).

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— Eintracht Frankfurt (@eintracht_eng) May 16, 2025

Freiburg Injury News

Freiburg head coach Julian Schuster will head into the all-important clash with close to a full squad at his disposal. The only confirmed absentee remains midfielder Daniel-Kofi Kyereh, who continues his recovery from a long-term ACL injury. Forward Bruno Ogbus has also recently joined the injury list with a similar setback.

There is a minor doubt over Eren Dinkci, who is struggling with muscular discomfort and could miss out. However, striker Junior Adamu returns from suspension and is expected to feature up front alongside Lucas Holer, who netted the winner last weekend against Kiel. Italy international Vincenzo Grifo will be the creative heartbeat of the side, having already notched 11 assists this season along with eight goals.

Freiburg Predicted Line-Up

Atubolu; Rosenfelder, Ginter, Lienhart, Makengo; Osterhage, Eggestein; Doan, Holer, Grifo; Adamu

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Eintracht Frankfurt Injury News

Eintracht Frankfurt will be without key playmaker Mario Gotze for their trip to Freiburg, with the veteran ruled out due to a hamstring injury. The 2014 World Cup winner’s absence is a blow for head coach Dino Toppmöller, who will also have to manage without young goalkeeper Kaua Santos, sidelined by ACL injury.

There are also concerns over defender Tuta, who is battling a knee issue and remains a doubt. If the Brazilian fails to recover in time, promising youngster Nnamdi Collins could be drafted into the backline alongside Robin Koch and Arthur Theate. On a positive note, experienced goalkeeper Kevin Trapp is fit again following a shin problem and is expected to start between the posts.

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— Eintracht Frankfurt (@eintracht_eng) May 16, 2025

Eintracht Frankfurt Predicted Line-Up

Trapp; Collins, Koch, Theate; Kristensen, Larsson, Skhiri, Brown; Knauff, Bahoya; Ekitike

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