Highlights
S. Jablonski
0:19
Watch: Loïs Openda reacts to Freiburg win
Full-time: Leipzig 3-1 Freiburg
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Full-time
90'
+ 2
Silva goes alone
Silva and Openda break forward again, the Portuguese opts to shoot, but it's straight at Atubolu.
90'
+ 1
That could be that
Gregoritsch finds Ginter in the box but he opts to try and pass to Osterhage for a tap in when it would have been easier to shoot. Leipzig clear.
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.
89'
Not good enough
Vandevoordt doesn't even move as Muslija's free-kick sails harmlessly over the bar.
88'
Big chance
Freiburg win another free-kick just on the edge of the box as Vermeeren is booked for taking down Dōan. This one needs to go in.
87'
Substitution
87'
Substitution
86'
Freiburg still fighting
Osterhage and Dōan link up nicely for a move down the right but the Japan international's final ball is smothered by Vandevoordt who continues to impress.
82'
Clinical from the hosts
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
3
2.09
1.65
1
Goals
80'
Substitution
80'
Substitution
Brilliant from Openda!
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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.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
77'
Freiburg cranking up the possession
Possession (%)
4951
74'
Geertruida seeing plenty of the ball
The potential matchwinner is no longer being picked up down the right-hand side. Freiburg need to be careful.
72'
More practice for Vandevoordt
Muslija is the latest to try and test the new goalkeeper from range, but he'll have to do far better than that.
69'
Schuster responds
It's a triple sub for Freiburg. Grifo is one of those to depart, with Austria international Gregoritsch coming on.
68'
Substitution
68'
Substitution
68'
Substitution
66'
Rose changes things up
Haidara and Šeško have both had tricky matches and make their way off. Vermeeren and André Silva take their places.
65'
Substitution
65'
Substitution
64'
Kampl running things
Kampl running things
Pass Efficiency
Geertruida's first goal!
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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.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
56'
Baumgartner bringing the energy
Duels won
10
8
Christoph Baumgartner Nicolas Höfler
53'
Another save for Vandevoordt
Adamu almost finds the corner but the lanky keeper makes easy work of the shot. Freiburg are responding well to the equaliser.
53'
Too high
Grifo takes it and it's a metre over the bar. The Italian grimaces as he knows he should've done better.
52'
Freiburg's eyes light up
Haidara takes down Grifo just on the edge of the D and this is a perfect position to get a shot on goal.
51'
Vandevoordt's gloves warmed
The substitute keeper makes a stop on Grifo from range to give himself some confidence.
1-1! Orbán!
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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.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
46'
Leipzig right back on the front foot
Leipzig quickly craft an attack down the left and Lienhart is booked for taking down Openda in a dangerous position.
46'
Back underway
There was a delay to the start of the second half as Gulácsi decided he couldn't continue after walking out on the pitch. Maarten Vandevoordt comes on for his first Bundesliga game
Kick-off!
Half-time: Leipzig 0-1 Freiburg
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45'
+ 2
Substitution
Half-time
45'
Leipzig finding a route to goal
Baumgartner has another header, and it's from yet another Leipzig fast break and cross to the back post.
43'
Another Leipzig shot
Goal attempts
3off target
4on target
5off target
2on target
Leipzig crank up the pressure
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39'
Šeško denied again!
This one's an even better save by Atubolu. The free-kick is cleared and sent back into the striker who nods it back across goal. Atubolu's fingertips stop a certain equaliser.
38'
First booking
Adamu tracks back to stop Geertruida but is overly physical. He gets a yellow card and gives away a free kick in a dangerous position...
36'
What a chance!
Nusa plays Šeško into the box and he's free to blast a shot past Atubolu. Instead, it's straight at the keeper who sends a powerful shot behind for a corner.
34'
Dinkçi tries his luck
Leipzig are caught out as a brilliant flick-on from Dōan finds Dinkçi in space. He should probably play Adamu in, but opts to shoot and misses the top corner.
33'
Openda chasing shadows
The Belgian is certainly Leipzig's biggest threat, but Freiburg are brilliantly reading every ball forward and cutting him out of the game.
32'
Nearly two!
Some nice passing sees Günter in space on the left and he hits a first time shot across the face of goal and just past the right-hand post. That would have been his second in two games.
30'
Freiburg well worth their lead so far
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
0.37
1.2
1
Goals
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.
26'
Risky from Atubolu
Having already seen a pass out intercepted by Openda for a chance, Atubolu does the same with Šeško. The striker can't quite hold onto the ball, but that was very dangerous.
24'
Nice work from Leipzig
A lovely passing move ends with Nusa being played in behind but he narrowly fails to find Šeško for the opener.
21'
Easy for Gulácsi
Grifo sends the ball onto the head of Kübler, but his header is straight at the Leipzig goalkeeper.
21'
Another set piece chance
Haidara takes down Dinkçi and it's another great chance for the guests to get the ball in the box.
Freiburg have done it!
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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.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
13'
Another Leipzig chance
Kampl sends in a free kick from the far touchline and Baumgartner gets to it first to flick it towards the near corner. Atubolu gets down well to stop a certain goal.
11'
How has he missed?!
What a chance for Freiburg! Eren Dinkçi and Junior Adamu link up beautifully and the latter ghosts past Willi Orbán and just needs to slot home. He instead puts the ball wide and is left with his head in his hands.
Good pressing from Leipzig
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9'
Big chance for Leipzig!
Benjamin Henrichs is played into space on the left hand side and probably should shoot. He carried the ball into the box and instead tries to find Openda, who's disrupted and sends his shot over the bar.
5'
Another corner
Freiburg's first attempt sees Osterhage send a good chance wide. Their second try is cleared by Openda.
4'
Freiburg with the better start
The visitors have a small handball appeal and then win the game's first corner thanks to some nice work from Dōan.
1'
We're underway!
Leipzig get us kicked off under autumn sun in Saxony.
Kick-off!
A reminder of what's at stake
Victory for either side will see them top the Bundesliga overnight before Bayern Munich face Bochum. A draw will do the same for Leipzig. Furthermore, victory for Freiburg will make it their best-ever start after eight games.
Can Gulácsi keep the streak alive?
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More on those teams
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Leipzig starting XI
Gulácsi - Henrichs, Orbán (c), Castello - Geertruida, Haidara, Kampl, Nusa - Baumgartner, Šeško - Openda
Leipzig subs
Zingerle, Vandevoordt, Bitshiabu, Klostermann, Elmas, Vermeeren, Gebel, Poulsen, Silva
Freiburg starting XI
Atubolu - Kübler, Rosenfelder, Lienhart, Günter (c) - Höfler, Osterhage - Dōan, Dinkçi, Grifo - Adamu
Freiburg subs
Müller, Sildillia, Ginter, Ogbus, Eggestein, Muslija, Höler, Philipp, Gregoritsch
Rose on facing Freiburg
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Marco Rose on losing Xavi
“Xavi will unfortunately be sidelined for several weeks. He's an important player for us, but we have full confidence in our squad and will look to fill his absence as a team. We have good players that will now be able to see more game time."
Loss for Leipzig
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Julian Schuster on facing Leipzig
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