Trabzonspor host SC Freiburg in crucial UEFA Conference League clash

match context and competition details

On Thursday, 5 November 2026, Trabzonspor will host SC Freiburg in a UEFA Conference League League Phase fixture. The match kicks off at 17:45 UTC and takes place at Papara Park in Trabzon. This encounter is vital for both teams as they battle for progression in the group stage, with Trabzonspor currently sitting in a strong position and SC Freiburg looking to improve their standing.

standings and stakes

Trabzonspor occupy 4th place in the group with a perfect record from two games, having won both and collecting six points. They have scored six goals and conceded two, giving them a healthy goal difference of plus four, placing them within the promotion places. SC Freiburg, on the other hand, are positioned 18th in the standings with one win and one loss from two games, earning three points. They have a negative goal difference of minus two after scoring three and conceding five, which places them in the play-off places. The three-point gap between these teams makes this fixture crucial for SC Freiburg if they are to challenge Trabzonspor’s promotion hopes.

recent form and momentum

Trabzonspor arrive in excellent form, having won all five of their last five matches across competitions. Their recent victories include a 2-0 home win over Gaziantep FK on 1 November, a thrilling 4-3 away victory at Caykur Rizespor on 26 October, and a 2-0 home triumph against Heart of Midlothian on 22 October. Their attacking output has been impressive, scoring 14 goals in these five games while conceding 5, averaging 2.8 goals scored and 1 conceded per game.

SC Freiburg have experienced a mixed run of form. Their last five matches show two wins and three losses. They earned back-to-back wins most recently, beating FC Augsburg 2-1 away on 31 October and VfL Wolfsburg 3-2 at home on 28 October. However, those successes followed a challenging spell including losses to Bayern Munich (1-3), AS Monaco (0-3), and Bayer Leverkusen (1-2). Their defensive vulnerabilities are notable, having conceded 11 goals in five matches, while scoring 7.

head-to-head and expectations

This match marks an important test for SC Freiburg against an in-form Trabzonspor side that has demonstrated consistent winning performances recently. While the teams have contrasting league positions and form, the encounter at Papara Park could see Trabzonspor maintain their unbeaten start and extend their lead in the group. Freiburg may look to capitalise on their recent wins to close the gap, but they will face a side that has scored freely and defended solidly in recent weeks. The balance of recent results suggests Trabzonspor could hold the upper hand, though European fixtures often bring surprises.

broadcast information

Fans in the United States can catch the live action on Paramount+, which will provide full coverage of this UEFA Conference League match. Supporters elsewhere should check local listings for availability.

Where the teams stand

Recent form