As SC Freiburg host 1. FSV Mainz 05, both teams eye a crucial point in the Bundesliga's mid-table scramble, with Freiburg aiming to bounce back from a recent slump and Mainz looking to extend their unbeaten streak to four league matches. With their high-intensity counter-attacking play, Mainz's key striker Jonathan Burkardt will look to exploit Freiburg's vulnerable defense. A tight contest is expected at Freiburg's Schwarzwald-Stadion.