Bayer Leverkusen will be looking to solidify their strong Bundesliga campaign when they host SC Freiburg on October 18, 2026. Leverkusen have enjoyed an excellent season so far, boasting 17 wins from 32 games and a recent run of four wins in their last five outings, demonstrating formidable home form. With 66 goals scored, their attacking prowess is evident, though 43 conceded shows a slight vulnerability.
Freiburg, meanwhile, sit in a more modest mid-table position with a 38% win rate and mixed recent form, registering two wins, one draw, and two losses in their last five. Their 45 goals scored and 53 conceded suggest they can be a threat but also struggle defensively. The head-to-head history promises an engaging encounter, with several high-scoring draws and Leverkusen's dominant 5-1 victory highlighting their capacity to overwhelm Freiburg. Given Leverkusen's impressive win probability of 45% compared to Freiburg's 10%, and the odds favoring an over 2.5 goals outcome, expect a vibrant match where Leverkusen will aim to capitalize on their superior form and home advantage.
1. M. Flekken, 17. Lucas Vázquez, 5. L. Badé, 12. E. Tapsoba, 3. Miguel Gutiérrez, 6. E. Fernández, 24. Aleix García, 23. N. Tella, 10. M. Tillman, 30. I. Maza, 11. M. Terrier
1. M. Backhaus, 17. L. Kubler, 28. M. Ginter, 37. M. Rosenfelder, 30. C. Gunter, 8. M. Eggestein, 6. P. Osterhage, 22. C. Irie, 14. Y. Suzuki, 32. V. Grifo, 9. L. Holer
Match events
14' Goal Normal Goal — Derry Lionel Scherhant (SC Freiburg) (assists: Philipp Treu)
19' Goal Normal Goal — Ibrahim Maza (Bayer Leverkusen) (assists: Patrik Schick)
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