Borussia Dortmund will be looking to get back on the winning track when they take on SC Freiburg in the upcoming Bundesliga game at the Europa-Park Stadion in Freiburg on September 16.
Dortmund had a triumphant start to their Bundesliga campaign with a 1-0 win over Koln in the season opener, but they failed to continue the momentum in the next fixture. In their last game against Heidenheim, Dortmund managed to earn a two-goal lead early in the first half, but they could not hold on to that lead till the end, with Heidenheim registering a tremendous comeback in the second half to end the match in a 2-2 draw.
With five points in three games, Dortmund are now occupying the ninth place in the Bundesliga table. Freiburg is in a slightly better position, courtesy of two victories in three matches. Their only defeat came in the last game where VfB Stuttgart picked up a commanding 5-0 victory.
Freiburg will be looking to replicate the result against Dortmund to better their position in the league standings. They will also be looking to bounce back from their heavy defeat to Stuttgart.
Dortmund have a strong head-to-head record against Freiburg, having won 31 of the 49 previous meetings between the two teams. However, Freiburg will be confident of their chances, especially after their impressive performance against Stuttgart in the last game.
The match is expected to be a close and exciting one, with both teams evenly matched. Dortmund will be hoping to rely on their attacking prowess, which includes the likes of Erling Haaland, Jadon Sancho, and Marco Reus. Freiburg will be hoping to frustrate Dortmund with their solid defense and counter-attacking threat.
Here are some key players to watch out for in the upcoming match:
- Erling Haaland (Borussia Dortmund): The Norwegian striker is one of the most in-demand players in the world, and he is in fine form at the start of the season. He has already scored three goals in three Bundesliga games.
- Jadon Sancho (Borussia Dortmund): The English winger is another key player for Dortmund. He is known for his dribbling skills, creativity, and passing ability.