SC Freiburg – 1899 Hoffenheim

SC Freiburg head into the clash with 1899 Hoffenheim riding a perfect start to the season, perched atop the table on nine points after three straight victories and an impressive 10‑1 goal tally. Hoffenheim, meanwhile, sit in 13th place with just three points from a single win and a leaky defensive record that has seen them concede seven while scoring six. The home side will look to extend their unbeaten run and further widen the gap at the summit, while the visitors will need to tighten up at the back if they hope to climb out of the lower half. With both teams having played three matches, the encounter promises a decisive test of Freiburg’s early dominance against Hoffenheim’s fight for survival.