Bayer Leverkusen vs SC Freiburg Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds
Bayer Leverkusen vs SC Freiburg picks, lineups and odds for Sunday's Bundesliga game, plus team news and Same Game Parlay angles before the kick-off.
Cody Moore - October 18, 2026, 5:38 AM EDT
6 minutesBayer Leverkusen vs SC Freiburg Game Preview
Competition | German Bundesliga |
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Game Date | Sunday, October 18, 2026 |
Game Time | 9:30 AM ET / 6:30 AM PT |
Venue (City, Stadium) | BayArena |
Two of the Bundesliga's sharpest attacks meet at BayArena on Sunday. This Bayer Leverkusen vs SC Freiburg matchup looks like a game built for goals, not caution.
Leverkusen roll in on four straight wins. Their last Bundesliga outing was a thriller at Mainz 05, where they struck twice inside the opening five minutes.
Freiburg arrive as the Bundesliga leaders. Julian Schuster's side showed real grit last time out, beating Schalke despite playing nearly half an hour with 10 men.
The history favors the hosts. Freiburg are winless in their last six meetings with Leverkusen. Leverkusen won four of them, and the rest ended in ties.
Bayer Leverkusen vs SC Freiburg Recent Results
The Werkself are flying, and the attack is doing the heavy lifting. They outlasted Mainz 05 in a wild Bundesliga shootout, then blanked Lech Poznan on the road in the Europa League. Patrik Schick has found the net in five straight Bundesliga outings, and he leads the line again here.
Freiburg have won five of their past six Bundesliga outings, and they keep finding answers. They followed the win over Schalke by edging Jablonec in the Conference League. Maximilian Eggestein has chipped in from midfield, with goals in three of his past four Bundesliga appearances.
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/out)
SC Freiburg: F. Muslija (Injured/out), N. Beste (Injured/doubtful), Y. Suzuki (Suspended)
Bayer Leverkusen
On the home side of the Bayer Leverkusen vs SC Freiburg lineups, Martin Terrier picked up a knock against Lech Poznan and is doubtful. Expect Leverkusen to go back to the side that beat Mainz 05 with only one change, as Ezequiel Fernández returns in central midfield.
SC Freiburg
Julian Schuster could recall both Cyriaque Irié and Lucas Höler. Yuito Suzuki is suspended after his red card against Schalke, while Niklas Beste is doubtful after picking up an injury in that game.
Bayer Leverkusen vs SC Freiburg Predicted Lineup
Bayer Leverkusen
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: M. Flekken; M. Gutiérrez, E. Tapsoba, F. Medina, J. Quansah; E. Fernández, A. García; A. Moreira, I. Maza, M. Diaby; P. Schick
SC Freiburg
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: M. Backhaus; J. Makengo, P. Lienhart, M. Ginter, P. Treu; Y. Engelhardt, M. Eggestein; V. Grifo, L. Höler, C. Irié; I. Matanovic
Bayer Leverkusen vs SC Freiburg Key Stats & Game Facts
- Bayer Leverkusen have scored 2+ goals in 6 out of 6 games vs Freiburg in the Bundesliga.
- Bayer Leverkusen have had 16+ shots in 5 of their last 5 games in the Bundesliga.
- Patrik Schick has scored or assisted in 5 of his last 5 appearances in the Bundesliga.
- Maximilian Eggestein has recorded 1+ shots on target in 4 of his last 4 appearances in the Bundesliga.
- Niklas Beste has won 2+ fouls in 3 of his last 4 appearances vs Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga.
Bayer Leverkusen vs SC Freiburg Prediction & Best Picks
Our Prediction
This one points toward a Leverkusen win, but not a clean sheet. The implied probability favors the hosts on the moneyline, and an attack that does its best work down the wings has the tools to outgun the leaders. Freiburg will still carry a threat from long range, so expect them to score too. Home field and Schick's scoring streak push this one toward Leverkusen.
Best Picks
Over 2.5 in the Total Goals Over/Under market. Both sides have been involved in plenty of goals recently. It leads our list of Bayer Leverkusen vs SC Freiburg best picks for good reason. The total landed in 8 of Leverkusen's last 10 Bundesliga games, and Freiburg have gone over that same mark in 6 of their last 7 Bundesliga outings. Neither side looks built for a stubborn, low-event night.
Yes in the Both Teams To Score market. Leverkusen should score at home, and Freiburg have scored regularly in recent games. That's the Both Teams To Score market, and it fits the same high-scoring read. Both clubs have found the net in 9 of the last 10 meetings between them in the Bundesliga. Freiburg have also managed at least 2 goals in 6 of their last 7 Bundesliga games, so their attack travels.
Bayer Leverkusen vs SC Freiburg Same Game Parlay
Our Bayer Leverkusen vs SC Freiburg Same Game Parlay leans on Patrik Schick and Leverkusen's goal total, with Igor Matanovic adding a Freiburg angle.
Patrik Schick in the Anytime Goalscorer market. He has found the net in each of his last five Bundesliga outings and remains the clear focal point of this attack.
Patrik Schick Over 3.5 in the Player Shots market. He has fired 4 or more shots in four of his past five Bundesliga outings, and Leverkusen feed him constantly.
Leverkusen Over 1.5 in the Total Home Goals market. The hosts have scored 2 or more goals in each of their last five Bundesliga games, matching our call for a home win.
Igor Matanovic Over 0.5 in the Player Shots On Target market. The striker has landed at least one shot on target in five straight Bundesliga appearances.
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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.
Bayer Leverkusen vs SC Freiburg Talking Points
Freiburg's place at the top of the standings has been called well earned, built on structural discipline and tactical clarity. Leverkusen, meanwhile, lean on a BayArena crowd they expect to carry them through all 90 minutes. Going forward, these sides are level, with each having scored 14 Bundesliga goals. The swing factor is at the other end. Leverkusen can be opened up by through balls, while Freiburg are good at protecting a lead once they have one, which is why the Bayer Leverkusen vs SC Freiburg betting odds lean so heavily toward goals at both ends.
Bayer Leverkusen vs SC Freiburg Predictions FAQs
When is the Bayer Leverkusen vs SC Freiburg Bundesliga game?
The game kicks off at 9:30 AM ET / 6:30 AM PT on Sunday.
Where is Bayer Leverkusen vs SC Freiburg being played?
The game is being played at BayArena.
Who is in the probable lineups for Bayer Leverkusen vs SC Freiburg?
Bayer Leverkusen's probable XI is M. Flekken, M. Gutiérrez, E. Tapsoba, F. Medina, J. Quansah, E. Fernández, A. García, A. Moreira, I. Maza, M. Diaby and P. Schick. SC Freiburg's probable XI is M. Backhaus, J. Makengo, P. Lienhart, M. Ginter, P. Treu, Y. Engelhardt, M. Eggestein, V. Grifo, L. Höler, C. Irié and I. Matanovic.
Who is missing from the Bayer Leverkusen vs SC Freiburg game?
For Leverkusen, K. Eichhorn, G. Doué, C. Kofane and E. B. Seghir are injured, M. Terrier is doubtful and M. Culbreath is unfit. For Freiburg, F. Muslija is injured, N. Beste is doubtful and Y. Suzuki is suspended.
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