Celta Vigo
vs
SC Freiburg


Injuries & Suspensions
- Celta Vigo: M. Roman (Foot Injury), H. Alvarez (Injury), M. Ristic (Injury), C. Starfelt (Injury), M. Roman (Foot Injury), H. Alvarez (Injury), M. Ristic (Injury), C. Starfelt (Injury)
- SC Freiburg: D. Kyereh (Lacking Match Fitness), P. Osterhage (Knee Injury), M. Rosenfelder (Hamstring Injury), D. Kyereh (Lacking Match Fitness)
Form (Last 5)
- Home: W W D W L
- Away: W L L W W
H2H (Last 5)
- 2026-04-09 · SC Freiburg · 3-0 · Celta Vigo
Match Preview
Freiburg’s strong recent form and convincing earlier win over Celta support an away selection; Celta have question marks in defence and attack.
Key Notes
Form and context: Celta Vigo come into this fixture with a recent record of 7 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses, while SC Freiburg have 7 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses. Both teams have shown they can score and create chances, but Freiburg’s slightly better defensive balance and fewer losses make them a serious threat on the road. Head-to-head: The recent two-legged ties favoured Freiburg; in the quarter-final earlier leg Freiburg beat Celta 3-0 at home. That result demonstrates Freiburg’s ability to control the tie and punish defensive lapses. Celta must overturn that deficit at home if they are to progress. Injuries and availability: Celta have multiple concerns - M. Roman is missing with a foot injury and several players are questionable, including H. Alvarez, M. Ristic and C. Starfelt. Those absences may destabilize both attacking fluency and defensive organisation. Freiburg also have issues: D. Kyereh is lacking match fitness and other players are questionable, including P. Osterhage and M. Rosenfelder. However, Freiburg’s squad depth and recent performances suggest they can manage these knocks. Tactical considerations: Freiburg have demonstrated they can dominate midfield and finish chances efficiently; their away form has been solid this campaign and they showed clinical finishing in the 3-0 win. Celta will need to be ambitious but risk exposure on the counter, especially if their injury list affects backline cohesion. Prediction rationale: Given Freiburg’s convincing previous win, comparable recent form and Celta’s question marks at both ends, an away win is a plausible outcome. The pick assumes Freiburg can replicate their discipline and finishing on the road, though the tie could still be tight if Celta field a near-full-strength side.
Prediction
SC Freiburg win • Odds 4.12 • Confidence 6/10