Highlights
H. Osmers
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WATCH: EMIL FORSBERG PRAISES NKUNKU
90'
+ 6
LEIPZIG CONTINUE HOT STREAK
Twelve unbeaten in all comps, 20 points from a possible 27 under Marco Rose - Leipzig are flying. And now only two points behind second-placed Freiburg. Fully deserved win for Die Roten Bullen!
Full-time
90'
+ 1
STOPPAGE TIME
Simakan needs treatment as the board goes up to indicate five additional minutes. It can't end soon enough for Freiburg.
90'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
84'
LEIPZIG DOMINANT
That goal's knocked the stuffing out of Freiburg. They've been well beaten today.
83'
Substitution
83'
Substitution
83'
Substitution
83'
Substitution
78'
FORSBERG ON THE SPOT
Nkunku goes down in the box to win a penalty. Forsberg steps up, and sends Flekken the wrong way for 3-1.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
76'
SituationPenalty
ReviewFoul?
DecisionPenalty
72'
TOP-NOTCH FINISHING
xGoals
The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).
xGoals
2
2.57
0.25
2
Goals
66'
KÜBLER!
Freiburg are back in it as Kübler hammers in Halstenberg's headed clearance from the edge of the area. No chance for Blaswich. Out of nothing, the visitors have a lifeline!
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
60'
Substitution
59'
Substitution
59'
Substitution
56'
SO DOES NKUNKU!
Leipzig with the quick one-two, and Freiburg are picking themselves up off the canvas. Szoboszlai does really well to hold of his marker as he barrels in on goal. The pass across the box is weighted to perfection, and Nkunku makes no mistake with the finish - his Bundesliga-leading 12th of the season!
56'
SIMAKAN SCORES!
Flekken hits a pass straight out to Szoboszlai, who trades passes with Schlager before fizzing off a low strike the goalkeeper does well to tip round the post. Nkunku heads Halstenberg's corner against the bar, and Simakan fires in the rebound.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
55'
Substitution
55'
Substitution
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
51'
STRONG RIGHT HAND!
Szoboszlai plays in Nkunku. He has time to pick his spot, but Flekken narrows the angle and gets a firm right hand to the shot.
46'
NO CHANGES
Both sides as they were at the start of the second half. How long before Streich shuffles his pack?
Kick-off!
45'
+ 4
GOALLESS
Blaswich punches a corner clear, before the referee's whistle brings an intriguiging first half to an end. Leipzig were the superior of the two sides, but have been denied the opening goal by a combination of Flekken and the woodwork.
Half-time
43'
PROCEED WITH CAUTION
Doan and Jeong are booked for a couple of niggling challenges. It wouldn't be a surprise to see Grifo on and Freiburg revert to a back four in the second half. They just haven't got going in the final third.
40'
KOONKS!
Leipzig get the ball into the right-hand channel for Nkunku, whose shot across goal is blocked. Freiburg are up against it - haven't said that often this season.
39'
POST AGAIN!
A wry smile from Flekken as Szoboszlai strikes the goal frame direct from the ensuing corner. Really good spell for Leipzig, this...
39'
FLEKKEN!
Orban goes up to meet a cross at the far post. His goal-bound header deflects off Lienhart's back, forcing Flekken to adjust and push the ball onto the woodwork.
37'
LEIPZIG SLIGHT FAVOURITES
LEIPZIG SLIGHT FAVOURITES
0'
46.3 %
Now
42.2 %
34'
ACCESS DENIED
Olmo with a brilliant ball into the feet of Silva in the box. He's forced away from goal, but still gets off a shot that goes behind for a corner. Freiburg get it away, though, which is no real surprise. They've conceded a league-low one goal from set-pieces this season.
30'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
28'
WIDE!
Leipzig come again as Henrichs wins back possession on halfway. He exchanges passes with Szoboszlai on his way into the Freiburg area. Nkunku's crying out for it in the middle, but the Leipzig sub goes for goal and fires wide of the far post.
25'
SILVA!
The flag stays down as Silva brings Schlager's raking long pass under wraps, before dragging wide from just inside the area. He had more time, there.
24'
DEFENSIVE CHANGE
It's Henrichs, who gets the nod. He'll go to right-back, with Simakan moving inside alongside Orban.
23'
Substitution
21'
BATTERED AND BRUISED
Gvardiol's in a bad way after an aerial collision with teammate Orban. Raum is warming up for Leipzig. They lost Diallo to injury in the warm-up, remember...
16'
POST!
So close for Leipzig. Szoboszlai sends Nkunku into the area. He clips the ball over the advancing Flekken, who's saved by the upright!
10'
DEAD-BALL DANGER
We've already seen a few set-pieces from both sides. Freiburg are among the best in the business in that department.
3'
TENTATIVE
The feelers are still out in Freiburg. The ball is largely centred in midfield.
Kick-off!
"COURAGE AND LUCK"
© Imago
"LEAVE IT ALL OUT THERE"
© Imago
WHO BLINKS FIRST?
What better way to kick your feet back on a Wednesday night than by following one of the division's most exciting encounters. Leipzig and Freiburg have been flying of late, the latter ending the last matchday in second place in the Bundesliga and Die Rotten Bullen unbeaten in 11 games in all competitions.
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