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SC Freiburg vs FC Twente Prediction and Stats | Europa Conference League Gameweek 4

SC Freiburg welcome FC Twente to Europa-Park Stadion in Freiburg im Breisgau in Europa Conference League Gameweek 4 action on Thursday 26 November 2026, kick-off 20:00 UTC.

SC Freiburg have played 3 matches in the Europa Conference League this season, scoring 1.3 and conceding 1.7 goals a game and winning 67% of them. At home they average 3.0 goals scored and 2.0 conceded over 1 match, with a 50% win rate. FC Twente have played 3 matches in the Europa Conference League this season, scoring 2.7 and conceding 0.7 goals a game and winning 100% of them. Away from home they average 4.0 goals scored and 1.0 conceded over 1 match, with a 40% win rate.

On Moneyball's model, from this season's numbers, SC Freiburg are narrow favourites at 55%, with the draw at 25% and FC Twente at 20%.

Moneyball's estimate

SC Freiburg55%home win
Draw25%draw
FC Twente20%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 3 so far), through a Dixon-Coles score model.

SC Freiburg: form and key numbers

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

FC Twente: form and key numbers

In style FC Twente keep the ball, press high, cross a lot.

SC Freiburg vs FC Twente: season averages side by side

SC FreiburgPer match this seasonFC Twente
3Matches3
1.3Goals scored2.7
1.7Goals conceded0.7
2.33Expected goals (xG)2.86
20.2Shots24.6
7.2On target8.9
55.8Possession %66.4
20%Clean sheets %29%
60%Both teams scored %57%
7.0Corners8.1
1.2Yellow cards1.9
6.94Average rating7.12

Players to watch

SC Freiburg

FC Twente

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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SC Freiburg vs FC Twente prediction

FC Twente should have more of the ball; SC Freiburg are a threat in the air and from set pieces; FC Twente work the ball wide and cross. Moneyball's model expects about 2.7 goals - 1.74 for SC Freiburg and 0.97 for FC Twente - with over 2.5 goals at 51% and both teams scoring at 52%. SC Freiburg have the stronger numbers, and we expect them to make home advantage count.

Prediction: SC Freiburg 2-1 FC Twente

SC Freiburg vs FC Twente: what the numbers say

  1. 1. SC Freiburg unbeaten (win or draw) 80% between them
  2. 2. 2 or more goals 2.71 goals expected; 2.5 is close to a coin toss (51%)
  3. 3. 4 cards or fewer the two sides average 3.1 cards a match between them
  4. 4. 10 or more corners 15.1 corners a match between them

Statistical leanings from the data, not certainties.

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SC Freiburg vs FC Twente: questions and answers

When is SC Freiburg vs FC Twente?

SC Freiburg vs FC Twente is on Thursday 26 November 2026, kick-off 20:00 UTC, in Europa Conference League Gameweek 4.

Where is SC Freiburg vs FC Twente played?

At Europa-Park Stadion, Freiburg im Breisgau, SC Freiburg's home ground.

Who will win SC Freiburg vs FC Twente?

SC Freiburg are the favourites: SC Freiburg 55%, draw 25%, FC Twente 20%. Our prediction is SC Freiburg 2-1 FC Twente.

Who is the player to watch in SC Freiburg vs FC Twente?

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 SC Freiburg vs FC Twente?

Moneyball's model expects about 2.7 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 51%.

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