SC Freiburg vs RB Salzburg Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Europa League 2025-26

These clubs are going to face each other for the first time.
SC Freiburg are all set to battle it out against RB Salzburg for their round 6 league phase fixture of the 2025-26 UEFA Europa League. This is going to be an intense outing between these clubs, which will take place at the Europa-Park Stadion.
The Bundesliga side have won three of their first five games in the European competition this season. They are also unbeaten in the tournament so far and will be keen to keep that same. SC Freiburg will be at home for their next outing in the UEL and are going to come up full of confidence.
RB Salzburg have struggled in the UEFA Europa League so far. They have secured one win, but have lost four of their five games in the competition.
For their upcoming fixture, they will be away from home. It can keep them under pressure from the start. Still, the Austria-based club will be looking to come up with a top performance here.
Kick-off:
- Location: Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
- Stadium: Europa-Park Stadion
- Date: Friday, December 12
- Kick-off Time: 01:30 a.m. IST (Thursday, Dec 11; 08:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
- Referee: TBD
- VAR: In use
Form:
Freiburg: L-D-W-W-L
Salzburg: D-L-L-D-W
Players to Watch
Vincenzo Grifo (SC Freiburg)
Vincenzo Grifo is going to play a crucial part for the hosts. He can control the midfield well and can also be very useful in the final third. In five UEFA Europa League games, he has scored two goals and has an assist to his name.
Grifo will be looking to come up with a top performance to help his side.
Yorbe Vertessen (RB Salzburg)
Yorbe Vertessen will be keen to step up his game so that he can help his side secure three vital points. He has been performing decently in the domestic tournament. In five UEL appearances this season, he has scored three goals and will be looking to find the net yet again.
Match Facts
- SC Freiburg are undefeated in the ongoing campaign of the Europa League.
- RB Salzburg have only won one of their last five matches.
- This is going to be the first-ever confrontation between these teams.
Freiburg vs Salzburg: Betting Tips and Odds
- SC Freiburg to win @4/9 Ladbrokes
- Vincenzo Grifo to score @7/4 Virgin Bet
- Goals over 3.5 @31/20 Paddy Power
Injury and Team News
Cyriaque Irie, Eren Dinkci, Jordy Makengo, Max Rosenfelder, Philipp Lienhart and Daniel-Kofi Kyereh are not going to be in action for SC Freiburg. They are not match fit.
RB Salzburg will miss out on the services of Maurits Kjaergaard, Takumu Kawamura, Lucas Gourna-Douath and John Mellberg. They are injured.
Head-to-Head
Total matches: 0
Freiburg won: 0
Salzburg won: 0
Draws: 0
Predicted Lineups
SC Freiburg predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)
Atubolu (GK); Kübler, Ginter, Jung, Treu; Eggestein, Osterhage; Beste, Manzambi, Grifo; Höler
RB Salzburg predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)
Schlager (GK); Lainer, Gadou, Schuster, Kratzig; Diabate, Bidstrup; Baidoo, Vertessen, Yeo; Ratkov
Match Prediction
This is going to be an interesting outing between these clubs. SC Freiburg are likely to come out on top. They should secure a win against RB Salzburg in their upcoming UEFA Europa League clash.
Prediction: Freiburg 3-1 Salzburg
Telecast Details
India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network
UK: TNT Sports
US: Paramount+, TUDN
Middle East/North Africa: beIN Sports
When and where is SC Freiburg vs Salzburg Europa League match?
Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Europa-Park Stadion in Freiburg im Breisgau. Kick-off is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. GMT.
Where and how to watch UEL live in India?
Sony Liv and Sony Sports Network will come up with the live streaming of all matches.
Where and how to watch UEL live in UK?
TNT Sports will stream all the games for the fans in the United Kingdom.
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