The German club crushed their opponents 3-0 in the first leg, virtually guaranteeing a place in the semifinals. However, Celta Vigo has an impressive record at home in European competitions: 83% of home Europa League matches this season have seen both teams score. Given that the Galicians have nothing to lose, they will attack with force from the start.
A key factor in favor of this prediction is the disastrous state of the hosts' defense – Celta have conceded 12 goals in their last four competitive matches, including 3-0 defeats to Freiburg and Real Oviedo. Meanwhile, the Blues regularly score at the Balaídos, and their attack, led by Borja Iglesias, is capable of causing problems for any opponent. Freiburg, meanwhile, are entering the match in excellent form, with four wins in their last five matches and two consecutive clean sheets.
Celta needs to score three goals, so their defense will be exposed, creating ideal conditions for Freiburg's counter-attacking players – Grifo, Beste, and Suzuki, who already proved their effectiveness in the first leg. The Germans, even when playing second fiddle, are sure to exploit the space available.
