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Holstein

Ivan Nekic has a knee injury, while Marco Komenda is ruled out with a thigh injury, while Marko Ivezic is available after suspension.
Key midfielder Nicolai Remberg is suspended after picking up 10 yellow cards this season.
Colin Kleine-Bekel is still on his way back from an ACL injury, while Patrick Erras has a concussion which has been bothering him for months, and Andu Kelati is struggling with a knee problem.
Freiburg

Head coach Julian Schuster is likely to keep faith with his trusted starting XI, while goalkeeper Noah Atubolu is nearing a return from a shoulder injury.
Junior Adamu is available after suspension, while Eren Dinkçi is struggling with muscle pain. Lucas Höler is another option after recovering from a muscle problem.
Daniel-Kofi Kyereh is still recovering from an ACL injury, while Bruno Ogbus has suffered an ACL injury.
Facts

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There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 6 of Freiburg last 7 games
Prediction

Holstein

1 : 3

Freiburg

Freiburg lie nicely in fourth, but will rue losing a promising two-goal lead in the 2-2 draw against deposed champions Leverkusen last Sunday.
German champions way back in 1912, Kiel have won their last two games to close to within a point of the relegation play-off place.
After Vincenzo Grifo's "Panenka" miss, Freiburg have failed to convert six straight penalties in the Bundesliga, but keeper Noah Atubolu has saved four in a row too.
Kiel have scored at least four goals on three occasions, but have shipped the most goals, 75, keeping the fewest (2) clean sheets, which explains their lowly position in the standings.
The reverse fixture ended 3-2 in Freiburg's favour and we back Julian Schuster's side to pinch this one once again with BTTS.
LIVE Text Commentary
90+9'

Nothing more will happen in this game as the referee blows for full time.
90+9'

Shuto Machino (Holstein Kiel) steps up and sends the mid-range free kick miles over the bar. Strong but inaccurate shot. The ball goes out of play and Freiburg will have a goal kick.
90+8'

Holstein Kiel have an opportunity from a mid-range free kick.
90+7'

Holstein Kiel seem to be finding their feet as they enjoy some possession. Great movement by the offensive players allows the defenders to set up the attack.
90+6'

The referee allows time for a substitution. Junior Adamu will be replaced by Kiliann Sildillia (Freiburg).
90+6'

Julian Schuster prepares a substitution. Ritsu Doan is replaced by Nicolas Hofler (Freiburg).
90'

There will be a minimum of 8 min. of added time.
88'

Shuto Machino (Holstein Kiel) plays a dangerous chip pass into the box in an attempt to set up one of his teammates, but the effort is intercepted by one of the defenders.
87'

Holstein Kiel are awarded a free kick from long range.
86'

The ball is cleared after Ritsu Doan (Freiburg) attempted to dribble past an opposing player.
84'

Holstein Kiel are showing great team chemistry. They are passing it around beautifully. Excellent team work.
81'

The corner is swung in but Holstein Kiel can’t take advantage as a defender sweeps the ball away.
80'

Finn Porath (Holstein Kiel) floats the ball in from the corner but it's intercepted. The ball goes out of play and Holstein Kiel have been awarded a corner kick.
80'

Phil Harres (Holstein Kiel) produces a lovely ball into the penalty area but the defender manages to intercept and comfortably averts the danger.
79'

Marcel Rapp has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Benedikt Pichler (Holstein Kiel) replacing Carl Johansson.
79'

It is time for a substitution. Lewis Holtby (Holstein Kiel) is on for Armin Gigovic.
77'

Lukas Kubler (Freiburg) brings his opponent down with a tackle and Robert Schroder blows his whistle for a foul.
76'

A substitution has been made. Max Rosenfelder is replaced by Lukas Kubler (Freiburg).
76'

Julian Schuster has decided to substitute Vincenzo Grifo and he is replaced by Christian Gunter (Freiburg).
75'

Shuto Machino (Holstein Kiel) attempts to find some of his teammates with a dangerous pass from the edge of the box. The opponent's defence, however, intercepts the effort and clears the ball to safety.
73'

Long passes, short passes and one-two passes. Holstein Kiel are showcasing great team work by keeping possession and producing pin-point passes from player to player. The opposition's players are finding it very difficult to intercept at the moment.
71'

Finn Porath (Holstein Kiel) joins the action as a substitute, replacing John Tolkin.
71'

The ball possession is 54:46.
68'

Patrick Osterhage (Freiburg) requires medical treatment, so the referee stops play and signals for the physio to come onto the pitch.
67'

Armin Gigovic (Holstein Kiel) can't expect anything else than a yellow card for his hard tackle. And a yellow it is. Robert Schroder didn't think twice about pulling it out of his pocket.
61'

A pass into the penalty area from Armin Gigovic (Holstein Kiel) is intercepted by the defence.
61'

Lasse Rosenboom will be replaced by Phil Harres (Holstein Kiel).
58'

Lucas Holer (Freiburg) receives a delightful pass inside the box and smashes a precise shot inside the right post. What a lovely finish!
50'

4:8 – this is the total number of shots produced by both teams.
47'

Holstein Kiel seem to be finding their feet as they enjoy some possession. Great movement by the offensive players allows the defenders to set up the attack.
46'

Julian Schuster has made a change at the break. Lucas Holer (Freiburg) has come on in place of Johan Manzambi.
46'

The second half gets underway.
45+6'

Robert Schroder blows his whistle to signal the end of the first-half action.
45+4'

Referee Robert Schroder signals that the goal stands after the VAR review and the Freiburg players have a reason to celebrate!
45+4'

Hold on! There’s a VAR review to see whether there was an infringement in the build up to the goal. The referee is checking now. The Freiburg players aren’t happy.
45+2'

Goal! Johan Manzambi (Freiburg) slots the ball into an unguarded net from close range after a shot rebounds off a defender. 1:1.
45+2'

3 min. of stoppage-time to be played.
45+1'

It’s the correct decision – NO PENALTY for Freiburg! VAR comes to the rescue of referee Robert Schroder and both teams have no complaints.
45+1'

There's a break in play and referee Robert Schroder must have got a signal in his ear as he indicates he will check that earlier penalty claim by Freiburg using VAR. This could be interesting!
45'

Matthias Ginter (Freiburg) breaks into the box and goes over after a challenge from an opposition player, but the ref signals NO penalty!
44'

Patrick Osterhage (Freiburg) latches onto a loose ball inside the box, but his first-time strike at goal is blocked by a defender.
43'

Ritsu Doan (Freiburg) swept past a couple of defenders inside the box and tried to score into the bottom left corner, but great anticipation by Thomas Dahne allowed him to make a comfortable save.
38'

The actual number of corner kicks in this match – 0:5.
36'

A corner kick by Freiburg is thwarted by the well prepared Thomas Dahne (Holstein Kiel).
36'

Junior Adamu (Freiburg) rose high to meet a perfectly taken corner kick and attempted to steer a fine header from inside the box towards the left side of the goal. Nobody knows what would have happened if one of the defending players hadn’t pulled off a brilliant intervention to block the effort.
36'

Vincenzo Grifo (Freiburg) looks like he will be the one to take the corner kick.
35'

Max Rosenfelder (Freiburg) releases a low pass from just outside the box in an attempt to find his teammate, but one of the defenders calmly averts the threat. Freiburg get a corner.
35'

Freiburg slow the tempo of the game down by exchanging a combination of one or two touch passes. The opposition's players are finding it very difficult at the moment, very physically demanding to run without the ball.
34'

Wonderful movement by Holstein Kiel. The players are holding possession, mostly exchanging one-touch passes. They control the pace of the game now.
30'

The ball goes out of play. Freiburg are awarded a corner kick.
27'

POST! Vincenzo Grifo (Freiburg) unleashes a thunderous effort from the edge of the box and the ball crashes against the right post. What a strike that was!
24'

Lasse Rosenboom (Holstein Kiel) receives a precise pass inside the box from Shuto Machino and he beats the goalkeeper with a neat finish into the left side of the net. 1:0.
23'

What a huge opportunity! Matthias Ginter (Freiburg) cracks a first-time shot from inside the box that rattles the crossbar.
23'

Armin Gigovic (Holstein Kiel) commits an ugly challenge. The referee sees it and immediately blows his whistle.
21'

A header by Alexander Bernhardsson (Holstein Kiel) from very close range goes towards the middle of the target, but doesn't get past Noah Atubolu, who makes a nice save.
17'

Holstein Kiel are showing great team chemistry. They are passing it around beautifully. Excellent team work.
15'

The defence is alert as they clear a dangerous cross from Philipp Lienhart (Freiburg).
12'

Long passes, short passes and one-two passes. Holstein Kiel are showcasing great team work by keeping possession and producing pin-point passes from player to player. The opposition's players are finding it very difficult to intercept at the moment.
9'

The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Freiburg. Steven Skrzybski (Holstein Kiel) whips a volley from long range towards the goal. His beautiful effort whistles wide of the left post.
6'

Good work from Freiburg as they win a corner.
5'

The resulting set piece from Freiburg is comfortably intercepted by one of the defending players.
4'

Ritsu Doan (Freiburg) received a pass inside the box and sent a dangerous shot in on goal, but keep the champagne on ice as one of the defenders stepped in and blocked the effort. It's hard to say whether the keeper would have stopped it. Freiburg win a corner.
1'

The first half has just begun.

Holstein Kiel will kick the game off.

Robert Schroder got the nomination for today's game and will try his best to be a fair judge and not make any mistakes.

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