Freiburg vs Bayer Leverkusen – Freiburg will attempt to duplicate its 0-2 Bundesliga 1 victory over VfL Bochum.
In that game, Freiburg had 53% of the possession and 5 of its 18 attempts on goal were successful. Michael Gregoritsch (39′) and Lucas Höler (51′) scored goals for Freiburg. Six of the 16 attempts that Bochum took at goal were on target.
Freiburg has been on a consistent scoring streak, scoring in each of their last six games, going out to play and hitting the back of the net each time.
They have totaled 11 during that period and have given up a total of 8. Putting that aside, it will be interesting to see if the pattern continues in this upcoming game. Freiburg had not lost any of their previous nine home league games entering this contest. It has been outstanding.
Bayer Leverkusen and their traveling fans will be hoping for a better outcome in this one after experiencing loss last time out to Mainz in Bundesliga 1 competition.
In that contest, Bayer Leverkusen controlled 67% of the ball and attempted 21 goals, scoring on seven of those efforts. Nadiem Amiri and Patrik Schick both scored for Bayer Leverkusen in the 32nd and 58th minutes.
Seven of the 12 attempts on goal for Mainz 05 were on goal. For Mainz, goals were made by Anthony Caci (26′), Leandro Barreiro (45′), and Marcus Ingvartsen (82′).
The numbers tell the tale; in 5 of their last 6 games, Bayer Leverkusen have allowed goals, scoring a total of 10 goals against them. Bayer Leverkusen hasn’t played particularly well defensively.
Freiburg vs Bayer Leverkusen – Betting Analysis
According to the data for their head-to-head matches going back to May 29, 2020, it has been a tie between these two teams, with Freiburg winning three of them, Bayer Leverkusen winning three, and 0 games ending in a draw during regular time.
Together, they scored 21 goals during this time, with 10 coming from Freiburg and 11 from Leverkusen. That equals 3.5 goals per game on average.
The prior league encounter between these teams took place on Bundesliga 1 Match Day 5 on September 3, 2022, and was won by Bayer Leverkusen 2-3 over Freiburg.
On that particular day, Bayer Leverkusen had 50% of the possession and made 15 efforts at scoring, scoring on six of them. Kerem Demirbay (16′) and Patrik Schick (65′) scored the goals.
Four of Freiburg’s six attempts on goal were on target. Ritsu Dan (72′), Michael Gregoritsch (51′), and Matthias Ginter all scored goals. Sascha Stegemann acted as the official.
It doesn’t get much better in terms of selection, with Freiburg manager Christian Streich having to deal with just one health issue because the team is largely intact.
Daniel-Kofi Kyereh is excluded (Cruciate Ligament Rupture). Due to a suspension, Christian Günter is unable to participate in this contest.
Xabi Alonso, the manager of Bayer Leverkusen, has no concerns about his team’s health going into this match because he has a completely injury-free roster to choose from.
The Freiburg team’s defense is likely to be breached by Bayer Leverkusen, but that won’t likely be enough to prevent a defeat.
What are the best odds for the game?
Turning to the betting odds in the 90-minute result market, backing Freiburg is best priced at 2.2, backing the game finishing all-square is 3.58 and putting your money on victory for Bayer Leverkusen will get you 3.13. They’re the best market prices being offered as of now.
Freiburg vs Bayer Leverkusen – Head -to- Head
Our Prediction: Home Win or Draw
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