Fri Dec 13 20:43:18 UTC 2024: ## Freiburg Face High-Scoring Wolfsburg in Crucial Home Finale
**Freiburg, Germany** – SC Freiburg will face a stern test in their final home game of the season this Friday, hosting a high-flying VfL Wolfsburg at the Europa-Park Stadion. Wolfsburg arrives boasting an impressive goal-scoring record, having netted 29 goals – their best ever tally at this stage of a Bundesliga campaign. This contrasts sharply with Freiburg’s 17 goals.
Freiburg coach Julian Schuster acknowledged the team’s struggles in the final third, citing poor decision-making in promising positions as a key factor contributing to their lower goal output. He revealed that the team has been focusing on improving their final passes and crosses in training this week.
Schuster also highlighted the positive problem of having multiple talented midfielders vying for starting positions. Nicolas Höfler, Maximilian Eggestein, and Patrick Osterhage have all impressed, creating tactical flexibility. Merlin Röhl’s return from injury adds further depth, with Schuster suggesting both he and Eren Dinkci could soon feature in the starting XI.
The game will be missing Freiburg goalkeeper Florian Müller, who suffered a concussion in the recent cup game. However, Schuster otherwise has a full squad to choose from.
Wolfsburg’s strength lies in their counter-attacking prowess and solid away form, having only lost on the road to Bayer Leverkusen. Schuster highlighted their defensive compactness and transition speed as key threats. To counter this, Freiburg will need a strong defensive performance while maintaining a balanced attacking approach. The match pits a strong home side against a team renowned for its excellent away record.
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