Match Report: SC Freiburg II 1-3 Kickers Offenbach – German Regionalliga, May 9, 2026

Kickers Offenbach produced a dominant away performance to defeat SC Freiburg II 3-1 at the Dreisamstadion on Friday night. The result keeps Offenbach firmly in the promotion race in the German Regionalliga, while Freiburg’s reserve side were left to rue defensive lapses in a game they started brightly.

Early Promise for Freiburg II

The home side began the match with energy and purpose. They controlled possession in the opening 20 minutes and took a deserved lead in the 18th minute. A neat passing move ended with a low shot from the edge of the box that beat the Offenbach goalkeeper. Freiburg II looked confident, but their lead lasted only ten minutes.

Offenbach’s Response

Kickers Offenbach equalised in the 28th minute through a well-taken goal from a counter-attack. The visitors grew into the game, and by the half-hour mark they were the dominant force. They took the lead just before the break when a free-kick was headed home unchallenged, making it 2-1 at halftime.

Second Half Control

Offenbach came out for the second half with a clear game plan: sit deep and hit on the break. Freiburg II pushed for an equaliser but were caught out in the 65th minute when a rapid counter-attack ended with a third goal for the visitors. The 3-1 scoreline was a fair reflection of Offenbach’s clinical edge.

Key Moments and Analysis

Freiburg II will regret their defensive lapses, especially from set pieces, which proved costly. Offenbach, meanwhile, showed the efficiency of a side with genuine promotion ambitions. The win moves them closer to the top of the Regionalliga standings, while Freiburg II remain in the lower half of the table, continuing a difficult season for the reserve side.