Freiburg were well placed for a Champions League spot last term before fading in the final stretch, but started this season like a house on fire with an impressive 4-0 away win. Borussia Dortmund won their season opener for the eighth straight season, but injuries have slightly dampened their early season optimism. Dortmund have lost twice in succession in Freiburg so these two may cancel each other out on the day. 1:1
Coach Christian Streich is unlikely to make many changes to the side that won 4-0 in Augsburg. Lucas Höler is on his way back from a broken foot, while Kevin Schade is on the mend from a stomach muscle operation. Lukas Kübler has a muscle injury, while Kimberly Ezekwem also has a muscle problem. Karim Adeyemi went off injured against Leverkusen so Dortmund have added the proven Anthony Modeste up front from Koln. Nico Schlotterbeck will be keen to impress against his former club. Felix Passlack and Tom Rothe are both over hip injuries. Sébastien Haller is ruled out indefinitely with testicular cancer, while fellow new signing Niklas Süle is ruled out for two-to-three weeks with a thigh injury.
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Freiburg's last 8 games (Bundesliga). Freiburg have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 4 home matches against Borussia Dortmund in all competitions. Borussia Dortmund have won their last 3 matches (Bundesliga). Freiburg have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 home matches against Borussia Dortmund in all competitions.