Freiburg vs Genk Prediction & Betting Tips | 19/03/2026

Freiburg vs Genk Prediction and Betting Tips | 19 March 2026

Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert

16 March 2026 • 10:54 UTC • 1 min read

Freiburg vs Genk Prediction and Betting Tips 19 March 2026

Freiburg are eager to overcome a 1-0 goal deficit in the Europa League tie with Genk and with key defender missing out for the visitors, we predict a 1-0 home win. The Germans are boosted by the return of left-back Jan-Niklas Beste from a minor injury, while important first-team regular Vincenzo Grifo returns to the starting XI after coming from the bench in a 1-0 loss to Union Berlin at the weekend. Freiburg’s recent form is shaky, with only 20% win rate overall, though their home form is stronger, winning 50% of matches and averaging 1.50 goals scored per home game.

Genk, by contrast, are in strong form, winning 70% of overall matches, scoring 1.90 goals per game, and boasting a solid away record with 2.25 goals per game. However, we are not tempted to bet on the visitors as they will be without key right-back Zakaria El Ouahdi due to suspension from yellow card accumulation.

Despite Freiburg's recent struggles, Home Win should be considered as aforementioned defender El Ouahdi will be sorely missed for the visitors. Additionally, Under 3.5 goals and Freiburg to Score First bets seem tempting.

This Europa League match will be played on Thursday 19 March 2026 at 17:45.

What is our Freiburg vs Genk prediction?

Our prediction for this match: Freiburg 1 - 0 Genk

Freiburg vs Genk Betting Tips

Correct Score: 1-0 @ 600 Odds
Both Teams to Score (BTTS): No @ -106 Odds
Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -700 Odds
Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -250 Odds
Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ 100 Odds
Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Under 1.5 Goals @ 300 Odds
Anytime Goalscorer: Igor Matanovic @ 137 Odds
First Goalscorer: Igor Matanovic @ 450 Odds
To be Booked: Yaimar Medina @ 125 Odds
Asian Handicap: SC Freiburg -0.5 @ -182 Odds
European Handicap: Genk +2 @ -225 Odds
Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
Shots on Target (Away): Under 2.5
Shots on Target (Total): Over 2.5
Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
Double Chance: 12 @ -450 Odds
Draw No Bet: SC Freiburg to Win @ -450 Odds
Half Time/Full Time: SC Freiburg to Win/SC Freiburg to Win @ 140 Odds
Clean Sheet: SC Freiburg - Yes @ 125 Odds

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Freiburg Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	llwdlwldll	0.80
Home	wwdl	1.75
Away	lldlll	0.17

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	20%	50%	0%
Average Goals Per Game	2.10	2.75	1.67
Scored	0.70	1.50	0.17
Conceded	1.40	1.25	1.50
BTTS	30%	50%	17%
Clean Sheets	10%	25%	0%
Failed to Score	60%	25%	83%
Expected Goals	1.26	1.60	1.04
Expected Goals Against	1.63	1.47	1.74

Genk Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	wwwwldwlww	2.20
Home	wldwww	2.17
Away	wwwl	2.25

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	70%	67%	75%
Average Goals Per Game	3.10	2.67	3.75
Scored	1.90	1.67	2.25
Conceded	1.20	1.00	1.50
BTTS	50%	17%	100%
Clean Sheets	40%	67%	0%
Failed to Score	10%	17%	0%
Expected Goals	1.64	1.91	1.24
Expected Goals Against	1.44	1.31	1.63