SC Freiburg vs Motherwell preview

Europe flag 2026/2027 Europa Conference League, Europe
Europa-Park Stadion Thu, 27 Aug - 4:45 PM
Europa Conference League
KICKOFF : Thu, 27 Aug - 4:45 PM
Play-offs Leg 2 of 2 Aggregate : 3 - 1

CONTEXT

SC Freiburg welcome Motherwell to the Europa-Park Stadion for the second leg of their Europa Conference League play-off tie. The German side hold a commanding 3-1 aggregate lead after a 3-1 victory in the first leg away at Motherwell seven days ago. Freiburg enter as clear favourites with a power score of 83.97 against the Scottish visitors on 69.99, giving them a 14-point advantage. Form readings show Freiburg at 50 while Motherwell sit at 33.33, underlining the home side's superior recent rhythm. Both teams operate without fresh domestic league positions as this remains an international cup fixture. Set-piece metrics carry low confidence and rely on proxy data, limiting deeper insight. The match represents a chance for Freiburg to close out progression while Motherwell must produce a significant turnaround to advance.

TL;DR

  • Structural: SC Freiburg host Motherwell in the second leg of the Europa Conference League play-off at the Europa-Park Stadion.
  • Form: SC Freiburg hold a form score of 50 compared to Motherwell's 33.33.
  • Squad: SC Freiburg are the stronger side with a power score of 83.97 against Motherwell on 69.99.
  • Efficiency: Limited efficiency data is available for both teams ahead of this fixture.
  • Transition: Transition metrics remain unavailable for analysis in this encounter.
  • Set pieces: Set piece data shows low confidence with proxy usage for both SC Freiburg and Motherwell.
  • xVariable: SC Freiburg hold a 14 point power advantage in this matchup.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
SC Freiburg J. Schuster
J. Schuster
VS
3
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
2
3 i
Last 6 Opponents
Motherwell Rank: 70 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2 i
Last 6 Opponents
SC Freiburg Rank: 84 L
HJK Rank: W
HJK Rank: D
HB Rank: W
HB Rank: W
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 0 - 0
0
No sidelined player data available.

Team Power Ranking

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What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
83.97
69.99
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
SC Freiburg
Motherwell
Power Score
83.97
69.99
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
45
257

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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SC Freiburg Opponent-weighted form score
Motherwell Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) SC Freiburg Motherwell

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 1 match between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

SC Freiburg SCF Home
1 matches
Motherwell MOT Away
Match Record
1
Wins
0
0
Draws
0
0
Losses
1
Goals
3
Goals Scored
1
1
Goals Conceded
3
+2
Goal Difference
-2
Expected Goals
2.62
xG
0.44
0.44
xGA
2.62

Data last updated: 2026-08-21T01:37:58+00:00

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 27, 2026, 04:45 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Europa Conference League, Europe · Play-offs · Leg 2 of 2 · Aggregate : 3 - 1
Stadium
Europa-Park Stadion
Capacity
34700
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Squad

24
Jannik Huth
Jannik Huth Goalkeeper
21
Florian Müller
Florian Müller Goalkeeper
Noah Atubolu
Noah Atubolu Goalkeeper
1
Mio Backhaus
Mio Backhaus Goalkeeper
28
Matthias Lukas Ginter
Matthias Lukas Ginter Defender
30
Christian Günter
Christian Günter Defender
17
Lukas Kübler
Lukas Kübler Defender
5
Anthony Jung
Anthony Jung Defender
3
Philipp Lienhart
Philipp Lienhart Defender
29
Philipp Treu
Philipp Treu Defender
33
Jordy Makengo
Jordy Makengo Defender
37
Max Rosenfelder
Max Rosenfelder Defender
27
Berkay Yilmaz
Berkay Yilmaz Defender
43
Bruno Ifechukwu Ogbus
Bruno Ifechukwu Ogbus Defender
36
Karl Steinmann
Karl Steinmann Defender
8
Maximilian Eggestein
Maximilian Eggestein Midfielder
6
Patrick Osterhage
Patrick Osterhage Midfielder
16
Yannik Engelhardt
Yannik Engelhardt Midfielder
20
Rihito Yamamoto
Rihito Yamamoto Midfielder
39
Rouven Tarnutzer
Rouven Tarnutzer Midfielder
32
Vincenzo Grifo
Vincenzo Grifo Attacker
9
Lucas Höler
Lucas Höler Attacker
19
Jan-Niklas Beste
Jan-Niklas Beste Attacker
23
Florent Muslija
Florent Muslija Attacker
31
Igor Matanovic
Igor Matanovic Attacker
14
Yuito Suzuki
Yuito Suzuki Attacker
7
Derry Lionel Scherhant
Derry Lionel Scherhant Attacker
42
Keisuke Goto
Keisuke Goto Attacker
22
Cyriaque Kalou Irié
Cyriaque Kalou Irié Attacker

Squad

1
Alexander Noah Paulsen
21
Matty Connolly
Matty Connolly Goalkeeper
16
Paul McGinn
Paul McGinn Defender
2
Stephen O'Donnell
Stephen O'Donnell Defender
6
Jordan McGhee
Jordan McGhee Defender
22
John Koutroumbis
John Koutroumbis Defender
5
Martin Moormann
Martin Moormann Defender
20
Dylan Willis
Dylan Willis Defender
3
Jake Girdwood-Reich
23
Ewan Wilson
Ewan Wilson Defender
4
Jamie Knight-Lebel
8
Lukas Fadinger
Lukas Fadinger Midfielder
7
Tom Sparrow
Tom Sparrow Midfielder
Joseph Hodge
Joseph Hodge Midfielder
11
Alexander lowry
Alexander lowry Midfielder
12
Oscar Priestman
Oscar Priestman Midfielder
27
Mikey Booth
Mikey Booth Midfielder
25
Olly Whyte
Olly Whyte Midfielder
17
Regan Charles-Cook
14
Callum Hendry
Callum Hendry Attacker
9
Apostolos Stamatelopoulos
Apostolos Stamatelopoulos Attacker
19
Ibrahim Sa’id
Ibrahim Sa’id Attacker
S. Palmer-Houldent
S. Palmer-Houldent Attacker
15
Eythor Martin Bjørgolfsson
Eythor Martin Bjørgolfsson Attacker
77
Willy Vogt
Willy Vogt Attacker
24
Luca Ross
Luca Ross Attacker

CONCLUSION

Freiburg carry a strong platform into this second leg after their convincing first-leg win and will look to control proceedings at home. Their superior power rating and form edge suggest they can manage the tie without undue risk. Motherwell face a steep challenge and will need to find greater intensity if they are to overturn the deficit. With set-piece and efficiency insights restricted, the contest is likely to hinge on open-play quality and individual moments. Freiburg's home environment should provide the platform to dictate tempo and limit clear opportunities for the visitors. A measured approach from the hosts ought to secure safe passage while Motherwell search for an unlikely response.