SC Freiburg faces Racing Strasbourg on August 8

SC Freiburg has scheduled two friendlies against Alsace neighbours Racing Strasbourg for Saturday, August 8. Kick‑offs are set for 12:30 pm and again at 15:30 pm, with the exact venue still undecided – either the training ground or the Europa‑Park Stadium. Both matches will be played behind closed doors.

Why the duel matters for the pre‑season

The fixtures with Racing Strasbourg have been a regular part of both clubs' summer plans since 2021. After a one‑year break, the game should help Freiburg steady a recent dip in form. Currently, SC Freiburg sit 7th in the Bundesliga with 47 points, a record of 13 wins, 8 draws and 13 losses from 34 games, and their last result was a 0‑3 loss to Aston Villa. The team’s recent five‑match run reads 2 wins, 3 losses, with the most recent two games both defeats.

Coaching changes at Racing Strasbourg – an extra variable

Racing Strasbourg are in a state of flux: after Liam Rosenior left for Chelsea and was dismissed shortly after, Gary O'Neil was appointed this summer. Yet after just six months the club and O'Neil have split, leaving the side without a permanent head coach heading into the season. This uncertainty could make the friendlies especially informative for Freiburg, as unclear tactical directions often produce open, fluid matches.

What follows in SC Freiburg’s schedule?

After the double‑header on August 8, Freiburg face Crystal Palace on August 15 at the Europa‑Park Stadium before stepping into the Conference League play‑offs on August 20. The Breisgauer aim to secure a spot in the league phase. The second leg is set for August 27, and the Bundesliga campaign kicks off on August 30 against Werder Bremen. Additionally, the club meets Fortuna Düsseldorf away in the first round of the DFB‑Cup on August 23.

Full pre‑season programme

  • Friday, July 24, 16:00 hr: SC Freiburg – Derby County (Imst, Austria)
  • Friday, July 31, 14:00 hr: SC Freiburg – SpVgg Greuther Fürth (Schruns, Austria)
  • Saturday, August 8, 12:30 / 15:30 hr: SC Freiburg – Racing Strasbourg (Europa‑Park Stadium or training ground)
  • Saturday, August 15, 14:00 hr: SC Freiburg – Crystal Palace (Europa‑Park Stadium)

The exact locations for the August 8 fixtures will be confirmed in the coming days. Fans can look forward to an intensive training camp in Schruns, which begins on July 22 and runs up to the first competitive matches.