Highlights
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Full-time: Leipzig move into fourth
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Full-time
90'
+ 5
Superb Flekken denies Poulsen
The Denmark international looks to put the game to bed, but Flekken is on hand once again!
90'
+ 2
Great chance!
Almost an equaliser for Freiburg as Blaswich denies Petersen before Höler fails to bury the rebound.
90'
+ 2
90'
+ 1
Substitution
90'
Schmid almost catches Blaswich out!
The full-back's cross was never finding a teammate, but it would have crept in at the far post had Leipzig's goalkeeper not been on his toes.
90'
Substitution
90'
Flekken to the rescue
The shot-stopper keeps it a 1-0 as he denies Szoboszlai.
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.
88'
Leipzig dominant
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
0
0.06
2.07
0
Goals
85'
Streich rolls the dice
The boss makes four changes as he looks to give his team some extra impetus.
84'
Substitution
84'
Substitution
83'
Substitution
83'
Substitution
Kampl the hero
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78'
Substitution
78'
Substitution
77'
Big 13 minutes left for Freiburg
The 'Breisgau-Brasilianer' need a goal to move back into the Champions League qualification spots.
75'
Win Probability
Win Probability
This Match Fact documents significant changes in the probability of victory for both teams during the course of the match. The value is based on actual match play and incorporates existing Match Facts such as Expected Goals, Skill and Set-Piece Dange
72'
27 %
Now
76.5 %
73'
Kampl puts Leipzig in front!
The substitute breaks the deadlock! The midfielder gets a bit of luck as a pass intended for Nkunku bounces off Gulde and back into his path, but he shows composure to lob Flekken. A huge goal!
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.
67'
Freiburg starting to threaten
The home team are spending more and more time in Leipzig's half, with Rose's side needing to make a few important clearances and blocks.
66'
Union go behind against Augsburg
The Berlin outfit trail 1-0, which could have a huge impact on both of these sides and the race for the top four.
Nkunku involved
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60'
Weißhaupt debut comes to an end
The youngster comes after with just under an hour on the clock - we're sure he has plenty more top-tier appearances ahead of him!
59'
Substitution
Hard-fought battle
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53'
Substitution
52'
Looking better
No real chances for Freiburg so far, but they have seemed a little more lively after the break.
46'
Early opening!
A big chance for Leipzig straight away at the beginning of the second half, as Nkunku's cross-cum-shot just evades Werner at the back post.
46'
Off again!
Freiburg kick the second period off. Huge 45 minutes ahead!
Kick-off!
No goals at the interval
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Half-time
42'
Leipzig dominating possession
Possession (%)
3664
41'
5 minutes to go until half-time
Still goalless as we approach the break. Can anyone find a goal before the whistle?
33'
Ball Recovery Time
Ball Recovery Time
Ball Recovery Time gives the time in seconds in which it takes a team to win back the ball following a loss of possession. It also allows conclusions to be drawn about a team's style of play. Only time when the ball is in play is counted (i.e. no breaks in play such as for goal-kicks, throw-ins etc).
Season
Today
Freiburg have more to offer
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31'
Another Szoboszlai chance
This time, the 22-year-old shoots over from outside the box.
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.
27'
Nkunku wastes huge chance
The forward looks certain to break the deadlock but is unable to keep control of the ball as he attempts to go around Flekken, and the opportunity goes begging.
Proud home support
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19'
Werner down
A worry for Leipzig as Werner requires treatment. However, he is able to continue.
18'
Leipzig dominating xGoals
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
0
0.04
1.48
0
Goals
18'
Szoboszlai takes aim
The Hungarian shoots from the right-hand side of the penalty area, but his effort is straight at Flekken, allowing the goalkeeper to make a comfortable save.
16'
Free-kick opportunity
Freiburg have scored 19 goals from set-pieces this term, and they have an opportunity from a dangerous area here. However, they are unable to do anything with it.
14'
Nervous start
The hosts, perhaps with that 5-1 defeat still on their minds, have not started confidently here, and the crowd are doing all they can to encourage their side.
Höfler milestone
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10'
Werner goes close again!
Freiburg can't handle the 27-year-old at the moment, as only a deflection denies him the open from his fierce drive.
Werner electric
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6'
Huge opening!
Timo Werner almost has Leipzig ahead early on, but he hits the post with just Mark Flekken to beat. Nkunku, meanwhile, couldn't direct the rebound goalwards.
5'
Summer weather
23 degrees celsius and sunny here in Freiburg. Beautiful day for some top-quality Bundesliga football.
1'
Here we go!
Leipzig get us going at the Europa-Park Stadion.
Kick-off!
Coming out of the tunnel
The two sides are now making their way out onto the pitch.
2:32
Watch: Christopher Nkunku - back with a bang!
Not long until kick-off
Just under 15 minutes left before we get underway.
Head-to-head
Leipzig have the better of the most recent meetings, winning in the Bundesliga and DFB-Cup this term and also edging last season's Cup final on penalties despite going down to 10 men. Freiburg have not beaten 'Die Rotenbullen' since 2019, when Niclas Höfler and Nils Petersen both scores in a 2-1 victory, meaning today's visitors are unbeaten in eight matches against Streich's men.
Rose: "It will be a different game"
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Freiburg team news
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Leipzig team news
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Freiburg starting XI
Flekken – Kübler, Ginter, Gulde, Günter (c) – Weißhaupt, Eggestein, Höfler, Grifo - Gregoritsch, Höler
Freiburg subs
Uphoff, Sildillia, Jeong, Schmid, Ezekwem, Keitel, Röhl, Petersen
Leipzig starting XI
Blaswich – Klostermann, Simakan, Orban (c), Henrichs – Szoboszlai, Laimer, Haidara, Olmo – Nkunku, Werner
Leipzig subs
Nyland, Halstenberg, Diallo, Forsberg, Raum, Schlager, Kampl, Poulsen Silva
European guarantee
Following Bayer Leverkusen's defeat to Cologne on Friday night, Freiburg now know that a win would secure them UEFA Europa League football next season, guaranteeing them a finish in the top five. Leipzig, on the other hand, would all but mathematically be assured of a top-five finish with a win here.
Streich: "Incredible to be ahead"
After 30 games of the season, and with just four left, Freiburg coach Christian Streich believes it is "incredible to be ahead of this team" He added: "we've earned this, and now they have to beat us if they want to go above us."
2:32
Watch: Christopher Nkunku - back with a bang
Omens
Freiburg have lost five of their six meetings this season against the current top five. The exception was their 4-1 win over Union Berlin on Matchday 15. However, they have only lost twice at home in the Bundesliga in 2022/23 - to Bayern and Borussia Dortmund.
Oh, Dani boy!
Dani Olmo scored one and produced three assists in Freiburg on Tuesday. The Spain international went off after 61 minutes, but only because of defender Josko Gvardiol's straight red card. Expect him to be fresh and firing on Saturday.
2:03
Watch: Leipzig 3-1 Freiburg - previous meeting
2:03
Watch: Cologne 0-1 Freiburg - highlights
2:03
Watch: Leipzig 1-0 Hoffenheim - highlights
Cup rerun
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Top-four six pointer
Freiburg, in fourth. Leipzig, in fifth. Only two points between them. With four games to go. Make no mistake: this is a huge game in the context of the European race!