1. FSV Mainz 05 vs SC Freiburg

The stage is set at their home ground as 1. FSV Mainz 05 prepare to face SC Freiburg in Bundesliga action. Both teams will be eyeing this fixture as an opportunity to boost their European qualification chances.

1. FSV Mainz 05 come into this fixture in solid form with three wins from their last five, riding a three-game winning streak. The hosts will be confident of maintaining their strong form at their home ground. Meanwhile, SC Freiburg have enduring a difficult spell with three defeats from their last five in recent outings. The visitors will need to improve their recent performances to get anything from this fixture.

In the current standings, 1. FSV Mainz 05 sit in 14th place with 23 points, while SC Freiburg occupy in 8th place on 33 points. The visitors arrive as the higher-placed side and will be looking to strengthen their position in the table. SC Freiburg boast a stronger attacking record with 34 goals scored this season.

The contrasting fortunes of these two teams suggests the hosts should have the upper hand. European qualification ambitions add extra significance to this encounter. The hosts will be backed by their home crowd as they aim to secure a valuable three points.