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18 August 2021, 16:45 | 28 August 2021, 15:29
Match Preview SC Freiburg vs Borussia Dortmund Bundesliga Aug 21, 2021

German Bundesliga fixture, Sport-Club Freiburg e.V. vs. Borussia Dortmund kicks off at 14:30 (GMT+1) on Saturday, August 21 at the Dreisamstadion.

Preview SC Freiburg Bundesliga, Aug 21, 2021

Preview Christian Streich began his 10th season in charge of SC Freiburg with a goalless draw on the road against Arminia Bielefeld. Despite having more of the ball and taking five shots more than the home side, the Breisgau Brazilians failed to convert any of their chances. However, their inability to find the back of the net should be credited to Bielefeld's goalkeeper, Stefan Ortega whose heroics between the sticks saw him produce one magnificent save after another to keep his side in contention for a draw. - The first-ever in the history of Bundesliga between both teams. Considering Borussia Dortmund's red-hot form, - particularly that of Erling Haaland, a victory against the Black & Yellows might be too much to ask but Streich would like to see his side pick up a point on Match Day 2. Streich has picked up only 132 victories in 358 appearances for the club in the coaching seat, - a 37%-win rate. He would be looking to improve on the stats when he lines up a probable 3—4—3 formation with Lucas Höler being the center-forward of choice. Nils Petersen remains doubtful about this fixture due to fitness concerns.

Preview Borussia Dortmund Bundesliga, Aug 21, 2021

Preview Borussia Dortmund will return behind the 3-1 DFL-Super Cup defeat to Bayern Munich in the game played on Tuesday, August 17 at Signal Iduna Park. Last weekend, Dortmund picked up a massive 5-2 win in the season opener against Frankfurt in front of the home crowd. Another five-star performance from the Norwegian striker, Erling Haaland (34' & 70') saw the 21-year-old find the back of the net twice and provide a brace of assists for Marco Reus (23'), and Thorgan Hazard (32'). Giovanni Reyna (58') also penned his name on the scoresheet. It was a statement of intent for all who cared to know that the Black & Yellows are in contention for the Bundesliga title this season. Marco Rose will aim for back-to-back victories when his side arrives at the Schwarzwald Stadion to face SC Freiburg on Saturday. Riddled with injuries, Dortmund could be without several key players for their second appearance of the season. A plague of knee injuries will see Marcel Schmelzer and Dan-Axel Zagadou unavailable after going under the knife while center-backs, Mats Hummels, and Soumaïla Coulibaly remain doubtful. New acquisition, center-forward, Donyell Malen was handed his Bundesliga debut for the club after he was introduced into the game against Frankfurt in the 73rd minute. He could be making another off-the-bench appearance on Match Day 2 when Marco Rose adopts the attacking 4—3—3 formation with red-hot-form, Erling Haaland serving as the focal point of his attack.

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