May 17 Today s Football Analysis: Bundesliga Freiburg vs Frankfurt FA Cup Crystal Palace vs Manchester City

Bundesliga Freiburg vs Frankfurt

The following is an analysis of the match between Freiburg and Frankfurt:

Latest information

Freiburg has won 4 wins and 1 draw in the last 5 rounds, and is in a hot state, with a stable offensive end, and has scored goals in the last 6 league games. Frankfurt has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss in the last 5 rounds, and his condition has declined, but his defense is stable and he has conceded only 3 goals in the last 5 rounds.

Team tactics

Freiburg usually adopts a 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 system, focusing on ground coordination and offensive hierarchy. Create offensive opportunities through the combination of sides and middle, midfielders are responsible for organizing and scheduling, and forward players seize scoring opportunities. Frankfurt often uses 3-4-3 or 3-5-2 formations. The three lines are compact when defending, paying attention to the coordination of the overall defense, and reducing opponents' offensive opportunities through interception in the midfield and replacement in the back line. On the offense, we rely on the wingback's insertion and the forward's personal ability and cooperation to create scoring opportunities.

Injury

Freiburg midfielder Kyech was absent due to knee surgery, and defender Ogbus was absent from a ruptured tendon, but captain Gintel has returned from injury, improving defense stability. Frankfurt midfielder Gotze was absent for a long time due to a torn muscle fiber and a torn goalkeeper Kahn's crucile ligament, and Karadzic was seriously injured on the front line, affecting the efficiency of counterattack.

The team's fighting spirit

Freiburg is currently ranked 4th with 55 points and must win to ensure the qualification of the Champions League. Frankfurt ranks 3rd with 57 points and can secure a Champions League place with just unbeaten.

Summary

From the two teams currently rank third and fourth respectively, they have performed quite close this season, and everyone has remained unbeaten in many consecutive rounds recently. Freiburg has faced a draw against Frankfurt in the last home game. In this game, the two sides will still shake hands and make peace.

FA Cup Crystal Palace vs Manchester City

The following is an analysis of the FA Cup Crystal Palace and Manchester City's match:

The two sides have played in the last 73 matches, with Manchester City having the advantage of 39 wins, 17 draws and 17 losses. However, Crystal Palace defeated Manchester City 2-0 away in the 2021-2022 season, and this season, it has a certain psychological advantage.

Team lineup

Crystal Palace is healthy, only long-term injuries Dookure and Riad are absent, and main midfielder Adam Walton can play due to injury. Manchester City's defense core Aker and Stones are absent, Rodri is reimbursed for the season, and the stability of the defense is doubtful.

Recent status

Crystal Palace has 4 wins, 4 draws and 2 losses in the last 10 games, and has defeated Villa 3-0 in the FA Cup semi-finals. It has high defensive counterattack efficiency and a 35% counterattack success rate. Manchester City has lost 5 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses in the last 10 games, and the Champions League and the Premier League have successively lost. The FA Cup has become the last hope to avoid the "four majors are empty" in the season. However, the team's offensive efficiency has declined, conceded 4 goals in the last 5 games, and its defensive stability has declined.

Tactical Playing

Crystal Palace adopts a 5-4-1 defensive counterattack tactic, relying on Eze and Olisse's wing breakthroughs. Matt Tower serves as a fulcrum for support, and the set-piece score rate is 18.4%. The defense is densely concentrated, limiting Manchester City's short pass penetration. Manchester City has a 4-2-3-1 pass control system, with De Bruyne leading the midfield dispatch, and Furden and Gallish breaking through the cross on the side, but Haaland is in a sluggish state, and Rodri's absence leads to a decline in the interception ability of the midfield. The youth training young player Lewis plays a full-back at the full-back may become the focus of Crystal Palace counterattack.

Summary

The FA Cup championship is Manchester City's only competition this season, and the whole team is sure to be full of motivation. What's more, Guardiola has reached the finals three times in the FA Cup and won the championship twice; in terms of Crystal Palace, they are quite strong in this FA Cup and reached the finals with a complete victory. However, from the perspective of paper strength and past confrontations between the two sides, Manchester City is still better. Overall, it is optimistic that Manchester City will win the championship in this game within regular time.