TIPS - SC Freiburg VS FC Basel

[(SC Freiburg) Strength]:
1. This is the first round of the UEFA Europa League League phase, so both teams are eager for the first victory, fully motivated.
2. Vincenzo Grifo is SC Freiburg's good attacker. He has scored for the team in the last game.
3. In-form SC Freiburg hammered SV Werder Bremen 3-0 in the last game, making it two wins in a row.
4. SC Freiburg have performed very well in the offense recently, scoring 3 goals in successive games.
5. SC Freiburg defeated VfB Stuttgart 3-1 in the last home game as they gradually bounced back in form at home.
6. AH market provided home team a -0.5/1 line in this game. SC Freiburg are stronger overall.

[(FC Basel) Strength]:
1. FC Basel's Xherdan Shaqiri has scored in the previous qualifier against F.C. Copenhagen, proving that he is still excellent.
2. FC Basel have just finished a domestic cup game and won through the penalty shoot-out, extending their good performance of late.
3. FC Basel have been consistent in the offense recently, scoring in 3 successive games.
4. FC Basel's away form is not bad as they have kept unbeaten in 3 consecutive away games.

[(FC Basel) Weakness]:
1. In their recent friendly encounter, FC Basel lost to SC Freiburg by 6 goals, being at a mental disadvantage.

[Tips]:
Both teams are different in strength.

The home team SC Freiburg are stronger and have performed very well recently, winning successive games with a consistent offense.

FC Basel have performed well in domestic games, but they are still inferior coming to the European event.

The bookmakers also support the home team, so we should go for a home win.

[Recommended]:
SC Freiburg (-0.5/1)