Freiburg vs FC Basel 1893: Predictions , Preview, Lineups, H2h for September 25, 2025

In the opening round of the UEFA Europa League, Freiburg will take on Basel. This match is set for Freiburg im Breisgau on Wednesday, September 24, with a kick-off at 21:00 Central European Time. A bet on the winner of this game is being suggested.

Match preview

Freiburg started the Bundesliga season with two losses, falling to Augsburg (1-3) and Cologne (1-4). However, they bounced back by winning against Stuttgart (3-1) and Werder Bremen (3-0).

Freiburg returns to the Europa League after reaching the Round of 32 last season, where they were eliminated by West Ham. This year, they aim to at least replicate that performance.

Basel began their European journey in the Champions League but were eliminated by Copenhagen in the playoffs, forcing them into the Europa League.

After that disappointment, their coach Ludovic Magnin has led the team to strong domestic performances, including wins over Sion (1-0) and Thun (3-1) in the Swiss Super League, along with a penalty win against Etoile Carouge in the Swiss Cup.

Match facts and head-to-head

• Freiburg and Basel are both on three-match winning streaks, so one will end here.
• Four of Freiburg’s last five matches had goals from both teams.
• In seven of Freiburg’s last nine games, both teams scored.
• The teams have faced each other three times in friendlies, with one win each and one draw.

Probable lineups

• Freiburg: Atubolu – Kübler, Ginter, Lienhart, Makengo – Eggestein, Osterhage, Höler – Beste, Grifo, Matanović
• Basel: Hitz – Tsunemoto, Barišić, Vouilloz, Schmid – Leroy, Metinho, Shaqiri – Soticek, Otele, Broschinski

Prediction

Both teams play aggressively, scoring often while allowing goals as well. A similar situation is expected in this match, making a bet on over 2.5 total goals advisable.