SC Freiburg concluded their pre-season with a surprising 0-3 defeat to 2. Bundesliga side SpVgg Greuther Fürth in Schruns, Austria. Goals from Felix Klaus (5th, 37th) and Omar Sillah (91st) sealed the win for Fürth, while Igor Matanovic’s effort for Freiburg was disallowed for handball (88th).
What happened in the match?
Greuther Fürth took control early, with captain Felix Klaus opening the scoring from the penalty spot in the 5th minute. Klaus added a second in the 37th minute, and Omar Sillah completed the scoring in the 91st. Freiburg’s only notable chance, by Igor Matanovic, was ruled out due to a handball in the build-up.
Why does this result matter for SC Freiburg?
Despite the loss, SC Freiburg remain a strong side after finishing 8th in the 2025 Bundesliga with 40 points (11 wins, 7 draws, 11 losses from 29 games). Their 42 goals scored and 47 conceded (-5 goal difference) highlight defensive areas to address before the new campaign.
What’s next for SC Freiburg?
Christian Streich’s team now focus on the Bundesliga opener. Their next fixture is away to Borussia Mönchengladbach on 6 February 2027, who finished 14th last season. The friendly against Fürth served as a reminder of the work still needed in pre-season.
