REF’s picks

We're backing Over 2.5 goals at the WWK Arena, expecting an open encounter between two sides whose recent matches have featured plenty of attacking action and defensive vulnerabilities. Both Augsburg and Freiburg have shown a tendency to get involved in high-scoring affairs, and their historical meetings often produce multiple goals.

1. 1Augsburg's recent matches have seen significant goal tallies, including a 4-3 loss to Elversberg and a 2-2 draw with Bayern Munich.
2. 2Freiburg have been conceding regularly in their away fixtures and arrive following a 3-2 cup win over Wolfsburg.
3. 3Key defensive absences on both sides could disrupt structural stability and lead to defensive lapses.

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