Freiburg will continue their quest to qualify for European football on Sunday when they travel to face Hoffenheim at PreZero Arena in their 13th Bundesliga game of the season.

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Hoffenheim were thoroughly outplayed by Mainz in their last Bundesliga outing, creating just one big chance while facing four big chances and conceding nearly 2.5 xG.

The hosts trailed 2-0 at half time, and in the aftermath of the defeat, boss Christian Ilzer lamented his team's showing, saying: "We ultimately lose the game in the first half because we are not bilious enough and don't show enough tension in the first few minutes."

Die Kraichgauer were also eliminated from the DFB-Pokal on Wednesday, losing 3-0 against Wolfsburg in the round of 16.

Ilzer's side have lost their three most recent games, failing to score in any of those matches, though they have only lost twice in their past seven league outings, winning on two occasions.

To their credit, Hoffenheim's record at home has been fairly good, with the club achieving victory in four of their last six fixtures at PreZero Arena, losing just one.

Meanwhile, Freiburg created four big chances compared to Borussia Monchengladbach's one, although they did face 15 shots on goal.

Manager Julian Schuster singled out his forwards for praise, highlighting the fact they had bounced back from a poor spell in the final third, telling reporters: "They accepted the situation and continued to work, so it's no coincidence that they reward themselves."

Breisgau-Brasilianer had failed to net in the prior three games to their victory against Borussia Monchengladbach, but it should be noted that they only scored once against 3. Bundesliga side Arminia Bielefeld on Tuesday when they lost 3-1 and were eliminated from the DFB-Pokal.

Freiburg have lost two of their last three games, drawing the previous two, and they have lost two, drawn two and won just one of their five most recent matches in the Bundesliga.

The visitors' away record in the top flight is also poor, with the club having lost two and drawn one of their past three league fixtures on the road, and failing to win six of their last eight away from home.

Hoffenheim possible starting lineup:

Baumann; Kaderabek, Akpoguma, N'Soki, Prass; Stach, Bischof; Hlozek, Kramaric, Larsen; Tabakovic

Freiburg possible starting lineup:

Atubolu; Kubler, Ginter, Lienhart, Gunter; Eggestein, Osterhage; Doan, Holer, Grifo; Gregoritsch