Europa League
2025-12-11 - SC Freiburg vs RB Salzburg
A Sports Betting Pick by Niko
Football; UEFA Europa League: 06th Round
Europa Park Stadion - Freiburg
Thursday, 11th December 2025 - kickoff 21:00 CET
SC Freiburg
SC Freiburg enter this game knowing they have been solid enough so far — they have 11 points from five group matches (3 wins, 2 draws) and are still unbeaten.
They have shown composure, especially at home: Europa‑Park‑Stadion tends to give them a platform to press their rhythm and control the game. They are also unbeaten in five at home, having won three and drawn twice before this game.
Defensively, SC Freiburg have tightened up since earlier in the season; their back line and midfield seem more coordinated under pressure. But offensively, they’ll want more spark — their goals haven’t always come easily, and RB Salzburg won’t make things simple.
Still, SC Freiburg know what’s at stake: advancing or at least getting a favourable result at home. I expect them to build the game around structure, patience, and take chances when they appear.
RB Salzburg
RB Salzburg have had a rough European campaign. Going into this final group match of 2025, they sit near the bottom of the standings, with just one win and four defeats in their five games, and a negative goal difference of -5.
Their form domestically is decent enough, although shaky. They beat BW Linz 0-2 last weekend, their first win in four domestic games (two draws and a defeat). Their recent games in Austria suggest they still have attacking quality, but in Europe, they have been tested and found lacking.
On the flip side, RB Salzburg remain dangerous on the break. They often try to force tempo, exploit spaces behind defenses, and rely on quick transitions. In a match where SC Freiburg might dominate possession, RB Salzburg’s best route to a result is counterattacks or set pieces.
But that requires concentration and discipline - two things they badly lacked in European matches this season.
The Betting Verdict
SC Freiburg have the edge: home ground, better group‑stage record, defensive stability and the urgency to secure their progression.
RB Salzburg are risky — capable of a surprise, but also prone to lapses that SC Freiburg can punish.
I see this game ending in 2-0 or 2-1 for SC Freiburg, so leaning toward a home win with a modest scoreline.
Combo bets could be valuable here, and I find the most interesting bet to be SC Freiburg to win in a match with under 3.5 goals. A tight, controlled game but with enough attacking spark from the hosts to get the job done.
The Pick :
SC Freiburg 2-1 RB Salzburg
BEST BETTING TIP :
Take SC Freiburg to win & under 3.5 goals at odds of 2.29 with 12Play Sports
