SC Freiburg vs Borussia Dortmund: Bundesliga Preview and Team News
Players to Watch
Donyell Malen has come off the bench in each of Borussia Dortmund’s first three games. While he hasn’t been able to make his mark just yet, Saturday’s game could present him with a really good opportunity to show just how good he is.
Marco Reus has made an excellent start to the season, and was also on target in the defeat to Bayern on Tuesday. The Borussia Dortmund captain looks to be in fine form at the moment. And he will be aiming to keep his impressive run going this weekend.
SC Freiburg have a number of quality attacking players in their ranks. And Borussia Dortmund’s make-shift defence will have to be wary of them. Vincenzo Grifo was Freiburg’s top scorer last season. He is one player who could cause a lot of problems to the BVB defence.
Previous Meeting: SC Freiburg 2-1 Borussia Dortmund
SC Freiburg earned a surprise 2-1 win the last time they faced Borussia Dortmund. Quick-fire second half goals from Woo-yeong Jeong and Jonathan Schmid helped Christian Streich’s side take a shock two goal lead. Youssoufa Moukoko pulled a goal back for Borussia Dortmund, but it wasn’t enough as Freiburg took home the three points.
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Freibrug defended with great resolve in that game. And Borussia Dortmund will have to be at their best to break them down this weekend.