Bayer Leverkusen vs SC Freiburg preview: probable lineups, prediction, bet builder tips, best bets and odds for Sunday's Bundesliga clash at BayArena.
Bayer Leverkusen vs SC Freiburg Match Summary
Competition | German Bundesliga |
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Match Date | Sunday 18 October 2026 |
Match Time | 14:30 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Leverkusen, BayArena |
Bayer Leverkusen vs SC Freiburg is a proper heavyweight scrap in the Bundesliga, with two of the division's most dangerous attacks meeting at the BayArena and goals the obvious theme.
Leverkusen sit fourth under Carles Martínez Novell, and the attack is their calling card. They have scored in 17 consecutive Bundesliga matches, with Patrik Schick leading the line in red-hot form.
Freiburg arrive three points above their hosts after the best start to a top-flight campaign in club history. Julian Schuster's side have won 5 of their last 6 matches in the Bundesliga.
The history leans one way. Leverkusen have won four of the previous meetings, with Freiburg winning none. The hosts have also won their last 3 home matches against Freiburg in all competitions.
Bayer Leverkusen vs SC Freiburg Form
Leverkusen are flying on a four-match winning run. A wild win over Mainz 05 in the Bundesliga was followed by a 4-0 thrashing of Lech Poznan away in the Europa League. Schick is the standout up front, and the wide men keep feeding him, with attacking down the wings the hosts' biggest strength.
Freiburg are unbeaten in all competitions so far this season and have shown real backbone. They beat Schalke 2-1 despite finishing a man down, then edged Jablonec 3-2 in the Conference League. Igor Matanovic leads the line, with Maximilian Eggestein adding goals from the engine room.
Bayer Leverkusen vs SC Freiburg Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Bayer Leverkusen: K. Eichhorn (Injured/out), G. Doué (Injured/out), C. Kofane (Injured/out), E. B. Seghir (Injured/out), M. Terrier (Injured/doubtful), M. Culbreath (Unfit)
SC Freiburg: F. Muslija (Injured/out), N. Beste (Injured/doubtful), Y. Suzuki (Suspended)
Bayer Leverkusen
Martin Terrier picked up a knock against Lech Poznan and is a doubt. The Bayer Leverkusen vs SC Freiburg lineups should see the hosts revert to the side that beat Mainz 05 with only one change, Ezequiel Fernandez returning in central midfield. That is a settled, confident XI.
SC Freiburg
Yuito Suzuki is suspended after his red card against Schalke, while Niklas Beste picked up an injury in that game and is doubtful. Julian Schuster could recall both Cyriaque Irié and Lucas Höler, which would freshen up the attacking midfield line.
Bayer Leverkusen vs SC Freiburg Predicted Lineup
Bayer Leverkusen
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: M. Flekken; J. Quansah, F. Medina, E. Tapsoba, M. Gutiérrez; E. Fernández, A. García; M. Diaby, I. Maza, A. Moreira; P. Schick
SC Freiburg
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: M. Backhaus; P. Treu, M. Ginter, P. Lienhart, J. Makengo; Y. Engelhardt, M. Eggestein; C. Irié, L. Höler, V. Grifo; I. Matanovic
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Bayer Leverkusen vs SC Freiburg Key Stats & Match Facts
Bayer Leverkusen have had 17+ shots in 6 out of 7 Bundesliga matches against Freiburg.
There have been 4+ goals scored in 4 of the last 5 Bundesliga meetings between Bayer Leverkusen and Freiburg.
Bayer Leverkusen have scored 3+ goals in 3 out of 5 Bundesliga matches against Freiburg.
Maximilian Eggestein has scored in 3 of his last 4 Bundesliga appearances.
Bayer Leverkusen have had 16+ shots in 5 of their last 5 Bundesliga matches.
Bayer Leverkusen vs SC Freiburg Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Leverkusen to come out on top in an open game with goals at both ends. The hosts are 8/13 with 10Bet, and a projected total of 3.53 goals points to a shootout rather than a stubborn affair. Freiburg will land blows, but Leverkusen's wing play and Schick's form give them the edge at the BayArena.
Best Bets
Both Teams To Score: Yes. Leverkusen and Freiburg are both expected to find the net in an open Bundesliga contest. Both teams have scored in 9 of the last 10 Bundesliga meetings between these sides. Freiburg have also scored at least 2 goals in 6 of their last 7 Bundesliga matches, so a Leverkusen clean sheet looks a big ask.
Moussa Diaby Over 0.5 in the Player Tackles market. He is expected to start on the right of Leverkusen's attacking line. Of our Bayer Leverkusen vs SC Freiburg best bets, this is the value play. If Leverkusen press high and boss the ball, Diaby will spend plenty of time winning it back on the right, and the bookmakers' implied probability undersells how often a hard-working wide man makes a single tackle.
Bayer Leverkusen vs SC Freiburg Bet Builder
Our Bayer Leverkusen vs SC Freiburg bet builder tips lean on Patrik Schick, the Leverkusen attack and Igor Matanovic, building a four-leg acca around goals and shots.
Patrik Schick Anytime Goalscorer: He has found the net in each of his last five Bundesliga outings. Hard to argue with that kind of form.
Patrik Schick Over 3.5 Player Shots: He has fired in 4 or more shots four times in his last five league games, and a side that crosses as often as Leverkusen keeps him busy.
Bayer Leverkusen Over 1.5 Total Home Goals: Leverkusen have scored 2+ goals in 5 of their last 5 Bundesliga matches. Freiburg's defence will need a big afternoon to stop that.
Igor Matanovic Over 0.5 Player Shots On Target: The Freiburg striker has hit the target at least once in every one of his last five league outings, and Leverkusen give chances away.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 31/10 and is as short as 12/5 elsewhere.
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Bayer Leverkusen vs SC Freiburg Talking Points
This one turns on the flanks. Leverkusen's biggest weapon is attacking down the wings, with Diaby stretching teams for Schick, but they are soft against through balls and poor in aerial duels. That is a problem against a Freiburg side who are dangerous from set pieces and love a long shot, so expect Eggestein and the visiting midfield to test the home goalkeeper from distance. Freiburg are also good at protecting a lead, which makes an early goal for the hosts important. The Bayer Leverkusen vs SC Freiburg betting odds back the home side, and the quality in Leverkusen's final third justifies that, but this has goals at both ends written all over it.
Bayer Leverkusen vs SC Freiburg Predictions FAQs
When is Bayer Leverkusen vs SC Freiburg?
The match is on Sunday 18 October 2026 at 14:30 UK time.
Where is Bayer Leverkusen vs SC Freiburg being played?
The match is being played at the BayArena in Leverkusen.
What competition is Bayer Leverkusen vs SC Freiburg in?
It is a German Bundesliga match.
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