"There are only two games remaining in the Bundesliga for Freiburg to clinch a Champions League spot, and for Holstein Kiel to put themselves within a chance of escaping the drop zone. Freiburg occupy the final Champions League spot assigned to the Bundesliga, but are being harassed by a resurgent Dortmund who have recovered from their slow start to the season. And, also by RB Leipzig who have had a similarly underwhelming campaign.

Freiburg ran out 3-2 winners in the initial meeting between these sides and were in control for large periods, establishing a 3-0 lead which was only cut down in the final few minutes by Holstein Kiel. Freiburg are unbeaten across their last four games in the Bundesliga, winning three of these games. They’ve reacted well to a 4-1 defeat to Dortmund which many believed would swing the pendulum in favour of Niko Kovac’s side but Freiburg’s resilience has been impressive.

Holstein Kiel have shown recent signs of life with wins over Augsburg and Monchengladbach, but neither of these sides had the same level of motivation or quality that Freiburg possess in what has been a great season for Julian Schuster’s side. Holstein Kiel have only won four of their 16 home games in the Bundesliga this season, only Bochum and Heidenheim have amassed fewer points at home than Kiel, who have also conceded more goals at home than any other Bundesliga side (39)."

"Ipswich’s performances at Portman Road this season have been really disappointing. Kieran McKenna’s side have only won one of their 17 games at home this season, losing 12 of those encounters. Only Southampton have picked up fewer points at home (five) than Ipswich this season (seven). Most worryingly for McKenna, Ipswich have conceded 40 goals across those games (2.35 per game).

Ipswich are without a win across their last five games in the Premier League, losing three of those. Brentford enter this game with much more momentum, they’ve won each of their last three Premier League games against Manchester United, Nottingham Forest and Brighton as well as picking up commendable points against the likes of Chelsea and Arsenal. 

Brentford ran out 4-3 winners in the initial meeting between these sides, such chaotic games have become the norm for the Bees as we can see in recent 4-3 and 4-2 victories against Manchester United and Brighton. Ipswich have failed to keep a clean sheet across their last 17 matches in all competitions, which is a record that can open the door for Brentford to pick up three points as they look to end the season strongly."

"Airdrie were strong value for their 3-1 win over Stenhousemuir in midweek, but a late penalty for the Warriors keeps their interest alive ahead of the return match.

The Lanarkshire side outclassed their opponents on Tuesday, giving up only three shots in total and just one shot on target. For this match, their greater squad depth should also be a factor. Stennie only managed to name four substitutes for the midweek game, while their part-time status and ageing squad will be a clear impediment to achieving a positive result.

Stenhousemuir don't come into this match in good form in any case. Their sole victory in their last 10 matches was last weekend against already-relegated Dumbarton. Prior to that, they had lost four of five.

By contrast, Airdrie have been significantly improved from the side that went five months without a win earlier this season. With victories in five of their last eight home matches, they start as red-hot favourites here and will be eager to build some momentum ahead of a likely spot in the final.

Reaching the play-offs was a big achievement for Stennie this season, but they are simply not good enough to compete at this level."