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Elversberg vs SC Freiburg Prediction and Stats | Bundesliga Gameweek 10

Elversberg welcome SC Freiburg to URSAPHARM-Arena an der Kaiserlinde in Spiesen-Elversberg in Bundesliga Gameweek 10 action on Saturday 21 November 2026, kick-off 14:30 UTC.

Elversberg have played 9 matches in the Bundesliga this season, scoring 1.9 and conceding 2.0 goals a game and winning 44% of them. At home they average 3.0 goals scored and 2.0 conceded over 4 matches, with a 75% win rate. SC Freiburg have played 9 matches in the Bundesliga this season, scoring 2.2 and conceding 1.1 goals a game and winning 67% of them. Away from home they average 1.5 goals scored and 1.3 conceded over 4 matches, with a 33% win rate.

On Moneyball's model, from this season's numbers, SC Freiburg are narrow favourites at 51%, with the draw at 23% and Elversberg at 26%.

Moneyball's estimate

Elversberg26%home win
Draw23%draw
SC Freiburg51%away win

From each side's goals and expected goals this season (Sportmonks), pulled toward the league average while a side has played few matches (9 and 9 so far), through a Dixon-Coles score model.

Elversberg: form and key numbers

In style Elversberg are happy without the ball, are strong in the air, take players on.

SC Freiburg: form and key numbers

In style SC Freiburg press high, are strong in the air, take players on.

Elversberg vs SC Freiburg: season averages side by side

ElversbergPer match this seasonSC Freiburg
9Matches9
1.9Goals scored2.2
2.0Goals conceded1.1
1.59Expected goals (xG)1.87
2.23xG conceded1.07
11.2Shots15.9
4.7On target5.2
46.0Possession %51.8
11%Clean sheets %33%
67%Both teams scored %67%
4.3Corners4.8
1.7Yellow cards2.0
6.74Average rating6.90

Players to watch

Elversberg

SC Freiburg

Scouting spotlight: Igor Matanovic

Igor Matanovic, 23 · SC Freiburg · CF · Target man · Moneyball Score 62

Igor Matanovic, 23, plays as a centre-forward for SC Freiburg in the Bundesliga. Strongest for his role in duels won and shots. Weakest in shot quality (xG per shot). Moneyball Scout, the engine behind our Scouting Players Research, rates him against every centre-forward in Europe's top five leagues - and this is what he does better than almost all of them.

Expected goals 59Goals, luck taken out 62Shots 84Shots on target 83Shot quality 15Aerial duels won 82Duels won 86Key passes 24Big chances missed 49

Percentile against his position on each figure: 50 is the average centre-forward, 90 the top tenth.

Positions he can play

  • ST · Centre-forward Natural, 62
  • SS · Second striker Accomplished, 57

Where he is strongest

FigureHis numberBetter than
Duels won8.78 / 9086%
Shots4.32 / 9084%
Shots on target50%83%
Aerial duels won4.18 / 9082%
Goals, luck taken out0.54 / 9062%

Roles he suits

  • ★★★★★ Shadow striker Second striker
  • ★★★★ Target man Centre-forward
  • ★★★ Dribbling forward Second striker

Scout's notes: Duel winner, High shot volume, Accurate shooter.

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Elversberg vs SC Freiburg prediction

SC Freiburg should have more of the ball, with Elversberg likely to sit in a compact block and look to break; both sides are a threat in the air and from set pieces. Moneyball's model expects about 3.5 goals - 1.42 for Elversberg and 2.04 for SC Freiburg - with over 2.5 goals at 67% and both teams scoring at 66%. SC Freiburg have the stronger numbers, and we expect them to take something from the trip.

Prediction: Elversberg 1-2 SC Freiburg

Elversberg vs SC Freiburg: what the numbers say

  1. 1. SC Freiburg unbeaten (win or draw) 74% between them
  2. 2. 3 or more goals 67% by the model, 3.46 goals expected
  3. 3. Both teams to score: yes 66% by the model
  4. 4. 4 or more cards the two sides average 4.7 cards a match between them
  5. 5. 9 or more corners 9.1 corners a match between them

Statistical leanings from the data, not certainties.

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Elversberg vs SC Freiburg: questions and answers

When is Elversberg vs SC Freiburg?

Elversberg vs SC Freiburg is on Saturday 21 November 2026, kick-off 14:30 UTC, in Bundesliga Gameweek 10.

Where is Elversberg vs SC Freiburg played?

At URSAPHARM-Arena an der Kaiserlinde, Spiesen-Elversberg, Elversberg's home ground.

Who will win Elversberg vs SC Freiburg?

SC Freiburg are the favourites: Elversberg 26%, draw 23%, SC Freiburg 51%. Our prediction is Elversberg 1-2 SC Freiburg.

Who is the player to watch in Elversberg vs SC Freiburg?

Igor Matanovic of SC Freiburg: a target man with a Moneyball Score of 62 against every centre-forward in Europe's top five leagues.

How many goals will there be in Elversberg vs SC Freiburg?

Moneyball's model expects about 3.5 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 67%.

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