Preview: Freiburg vs Maccabi Tel Aviv - prediction, team news, lineups

[(SC Freiburg) Strength]:
1. SC Freiburg currently rank 5th in the Europa League standings with 14 points. To secure direct qualification, they must earn 3 points in this match.
2. Vincenzo Grifo has scored 10 goals and provided 3 assists for the team this season, including 2 goals in the Europa League, showcasing excellent form.
3. SC Freiburg rank 8th in the Bundesliga with 24 points, 5 points away from European football spots. The team will focus more on cup competitions.
4. SC Freiburg remain unbeaten in their six Europa League matches with 4 wins and 2 draws, demonstrating outstanding performance in the competition.

[(SC Freiburg) Neutral]:
1. The two teams have no historical encounters, making this match a true battle of unknowns.

[(SC Freiburg) Weakness]:
1. The team's starting center-back, Philipp Lienhart, excels in aerial duels and has scored 1 goal this season. He will be absent due to injury.

[(Maccabi Tel Aviv F.C.) Strength]:
1. Maccabi Tel Aviv F.C.'s midfielder, Ido Shahar, is in excellent form, having scored 11 goals and provided 3 assists for the team.

[(Maccabi Tel Aviv F.C.) Weakness]:
1. Maccabi Tel Aviv F.C. currently rank second-to-last in the Europa League standings with 1 point and have already lost their chance to advance.
2. Maccabi Tel Aviv F.C.'s Osher Davida and Ion Nicolaescu, who have combined for 4 goals and 6 assists this season.
3. Maccabi Tel Aviv F.C. currently rank 4th in the Israeli Premier League, where competition in the upper-middle part of the table is intense. With no hope of advancing in the Europa League, the team will shift their focus to the domestic league.
4. Maccabi Tel Aviv F.C. were winless in their last two matches, conceding 5 goals while scoring only 2, highlighting poor defensive performances.

[Tips]:
Maccabi Tel Aviv F.C. completely lost hope of advancing in the Europa League based on their current points.

This match serves only as a training exercise for the team, and their focus has shifted to the domestic league, leaving no reason to fight desperately against the home team.

SC Freiburg remain unbeaten in their six Europa League matches and face little pressure in the league, with their full focus on cup competitions.

Thus, Freiburg will secure a victory at home in this match.

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