#SCFTSG: Baumann’s landmark appearance against ex-club

Did you know that…

…Freiburg have recently started the second half-season outstandingly?

SC Freiburg have picked up 10 out of a possible 12 points from their first match of the second half-season over the past four Bundesliga campaigns – more than any other team. Under Christian Streich, SCF have lost only one of their 11 Bundesliga matches in the first round of the second half-season.

…crosses could prove to be an exciting topic?

Only Bayern (10) have scored more goals this season from crosses than Freiburg and Hoffenheim (eight each). In addition, no club has conceded fewer goals from crosses this season than TSG and SCF (two each). So it’s a strength that they share.

…Hoffenheim are the better counter-attacking team?

TSG have already scored six goals on the counter-attack this term and have registered the third-most shots of any team from counters. Freiburg, meanwhile, have conceded the most goals from counter-attacks (seven). That’s uncharacteristic, because Christian Streich’s team never conceded more than four goals from quick switch plays in each of the previous three seasons.

…Matarazzo is still waiting for a point against Streich?

Pellegrino Matarazzo has lost each of his seven Bundesliga meetings with Christian Streich as a coach. It’s high time for a first victory in this clash.

… Baumann is on the verge of another milestone against Freiburg?

In September 2022, Oliver Baumann made his 400th Bundesliga appearance – against the club of his youth SC Freiburg. Now he is about to make his 350th competitive appearance in a TSG shirt, with Freiburg the opponents once again.