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Bayer Leverkusen vs SC Freiburg Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 18-10-2026
Oct 1813:30
Match Prediction
Expected score: Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 SC Freiburg
Bayer LeverkusenDrawSC Freiburg
Over 2.5 goalsYes (69%)
Both teams to scoreYes (66%)
Bayer Leverkusen host SC Freiburg at the BayArena in Matchday 6 of the Bundesliga season. The hosts sit fourth with 10 points from five games, while Freiburg top the table with 13 points and an impressive defensive record. This clash pits Leverkusen's attacking potency against Freiburg's miserly rearguard—a fundamental tactical battle that will shape the outcome.
Team form
Bayer Leverkusen
Leverkusen have won three of their last five, most recently defeating FSV Mainz 05 4-3 away on 2026-10-10 in an entertaining encounter. They scored 4 goals against Union Berlin and 2 against RB Leipzig, demonstrating consistent attacking threat. However, they lost 2-3 to SV Elversberg and drew 2-2 with FC Augsburg, suggesting defensive vulnerabilities. Over five games they have scored 14 and conceded 8, averaging 2.80 goals for and 1.60 against.
SC Freiburg
Freiburg are the league's standout performers, winning four of five matches. They dismantled Borussia Mönchengladbach 5-0 at home and beat Werder Bremen 4-1, showcasing both control and clinical finishing. Their only blemish is a 2-2 draw with Eintracht Frankfurt away. Crucially, they have conceded just 4 goals in five games—a defensive discipline that sets them apart. Their 2.80 goals scored per game matches Leverkusen's, but they concede only 0.80 per game versus Leverkusen's 1.60.
Head-to-head
The historical record between these sides offers limited recent context. Their last five meetings span 2014–2018 and show three draws (0-0 twice, 0-0 again) and two Freiburg home victories (3-2 in 2014, 2-1 in 2017). Freiburg's home record against Leverkusen is notably strong, though this match takes place in Leverkusen.
Key factors
Freiburg's defensive solidity is the central tactical question. They have conceded 0.8 goals per game—half Leverkusen's rate—and will test whether Leverkusen's attacking unit, which includes Patrik Schick (rated 8.2 in his last outing), can break through. Leverkusen's midfield creativity, anchored by Aleix García (7.7 rating, 1 assist) and Robert Andrich (7.6 rating, 1 goal), will need to generate consistent chances. Freiburg's Marco Eggestein (7.78 rating, 1 goal) has been their midfield anchor, but their attacking output relies on efficiency rather than volume. The bookmakers price both teams to score at 1.48, suggesting an open contest despite Freiburg's defensive record.
Prediction
Leverkusen are the favourite at home, backed by their recent attacking form and the BayArena advantage. Freiburg's defensive discipline makes them dangerous, but Leverkusen's superior goal-scoring rate and midfield control should edge them. The odds imply a high probability of goals—over 2.5 is priced at 1.46—reflecting both sides' attacking capability and Leverkusen's defensive inconsistency. Freiburg's ability to score at 2.80 per game means they are unlikely to be shut out, supporting the both-teams-to-score case.
Leverkusen are the favourite to win. The hosts should create the clearer chances and possess the attacking depth to trouble Freiburg's defence, but expect a competitive match in which Freiburg's clinical finishing keeps them in contention. A fairly open game with multiple goals is the likely outcome.
Match info
Tournaments:
Bundesliga(Regular Season - 6)
Referee:
Florian Badstubner
Stadium
BayArena, Bayer Leverkusen
Statistics
Odds Comparison
Recent Form
Bayer Leverkusen
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SC Freiburg
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Injuries & Suspensions
Lineups
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Bayern München | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 14 |
| 2 |  Borussia Dortmund | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 14 |
| 3 |  SC Freiburg | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 13 |
| 4 |  Bayer Leverkusen | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 5 |  FSV Mainz 05 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| 6 |  SV Elversberg | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| 7 |  RB Leipzig | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 |
| 8 |  Werder Bremen | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9 |
| 9 |  Hamburger SV | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 |
| 10 |  FC Augsburg | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 |
| 11 |  Eintracht Frankfurt | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 |
| 12 |  1. FC Köln | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| 13 |  VfB Stuttgart | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 |
| 14 |  FC Schalke 04 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 15 |  SC Paderborn 07 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 16 |  Union Berlin | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 17 |  1899 Hoffenheim | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| 18 |  Borussia Mönchengladbach | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
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