SC Freiburg vs FC Schalke 04 prediction

THE FORECAST

Freiburg sit 3rd with a strong scoring average of 3.0 goals per game and have won three of their last four matches, making them clear home favourites against a Schalke side in 11th with just 5 points and a poor recent run. Schalke carry a significantly depleted squad with seven players unavailable through injury, weakening their already modest attacking output of 0.8 goals per game. Freiburg do have a Europa Conference League fixture in four days which introduces some rotation risk, but their superior form, home advantage, and Schalke's injury crisis still strongly favour the hosts.