SC Freiburg face Motherwell in Conference League Playoffs
SC Freiburg face Motherwell in the Conference League Playoffs. The team must first play in Scotland, with the return leg taking place on August 27 in Freiburg.
What happens in Scotland?
Motherwell won the second leg of the third qualifying round 2-0 (0-0) against HJK Helsinki. The decisive player for the Scots against Helsinki was striker Ibrahim Said, who scored the goals for the team of coach Alfred Johansson in the 47th and 60th minutes.
What does it mean for SC Freiburg?
The South Badeners must first play in Scotland on Thursday. The return leg will take place on August 27 in Freiburg. If the Freiburgers overcome the playoffs on the European football stage, they will begin the league phase on October 15.
What comes next?
Firstly, it's about the Freiburgers advancing in the DFB Cup between the two duels with Motherwell. On August 23, the team of coach Julian Schuster will host third-division side Fortuna Düsseldorf in the first round. The new Bundesliga season will begin a week later with a home game against Werder Bremen.
Current standing
SC Freiburg currently occupies the 7th position in the Bundesliga table. The team has scored 51 goals and conceded 57 (-6 goal difference) in the new season. The South Badeners are 42 points behind the league leaders Bayern München.
Last result
SC Freiburg won the last game against RB Leipzig with 4-1 (2026-05-16).
Recent form
The South Badeners are on a 2-game winning streak. In their last 5 games, they have achieved 2 wins and 1 draw (WWLLD, most recent first).
Next games
The South Badeners will face Fortuna Düsseldorf in the DFB Cup on August 23 and Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga on August 30.
