Signal Iduna Park will host an important Bundesliga match on Sunday, April 26, 2026, as Borussia Dortmund face SC Freiburg in a key battle for European places. Dortmund are currently second with 64 points but are under pressure after losing their last two league games against Bayer Leverkusen and Hoffenheim. They now need a result to secure Champions League qualification.
Dortmund fans have also been reviewing their recent 2 – 1 loss to Hoffenheim, with highlights shared on the club’s official YouTube channel. SC Freiburg, who are seventh in the table, arrive looking to take advantage of Dortmund’s poor form and improve their own chances of European qualification.
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Team News and Squad Updates
Off the pitch, Borussia Dortmund are working on long term plans for the squad. The club is leading the race to sign young defender Liam Claude Kanté from Lokomotiva Zagreb. The 15 year old is seen as a major future talent and has attracted interest from top European clubs.
There is also positive news for Dortmund fans as Nico Schlotterbeck has signed a new long term contract until 2031. This ends speculation about a possible move to the Premier League and gives the team stability in defence.
Softfootball understands that once Champions League qualification is confirmed, these moves will help build the team for future title challenges.
Key Players and Absences
Dortmund have several injury concerns. Niklas Süle picked up a minor knee injury in the last match and joins Emre Can and Felix Nmecha on the injury list. Serhou Guirassy remains their main attacking threat after scoring in the defeat to Hoffenheim.
For Freiburg, Patrick Osterhage and Max Rosenfelder are expected to miss the game. This means more responsibility will fall on Vincenzo Grifo in attack.
Head to Head Record
Dortmund have a strong record in this fixture. They have won 24 of the 35 meetings between the two teams, while Freiburg have won 6. At home, Dortmund have been very strong, winning their last seven matches against Freiburg at Signal Iduna Park. They have also scored at least three goals in the last five home meetings. The last match between the two sides ended 1 – 1 in December 2025.
Predicted Starting Lineups
| Position | Borussia Dortmund (3-4-2-1) | SC Freiburg (4-2-3-1) |
|---|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | Gregor Kobel | Noah Atubolu |
| Defenders | Waldemar Anton, Nico Schlotterbeck, Ramy Bensebaini | Lukas Kübler, Matthias Ginter, Bruno Ogbus, Christian Günter |
| Midfielders | Julian Ryerson, Marcel Sabitzer, Jude Bellingham, Jacob Svensson | Maximilian Eggestein, Nicolas Höfler, Ritsu Doan, Vincenzo Grifo |
| Attack | Maximilian Beier, Carney Chukwuemeka, Fábio Silva | Junior Adamu |
This match is very important for both teams. Dortmund want to secure Champions League football as soon as possible, while Freiburg are fighting for a place in Europe. Dortmund are strong at home, but their recent form makes this a difficult test. A win for Dortmund would steady their season, while a Freiburg victory would open up the race for European places.
