Bayer Leverkusen vs Freiburg Prediction & Betting Tips (26 October)

Bayer Leverkusen was preparing to face a huge chunk this week in the Champions League by hosting PSG. An undoubtedly complicated match for this team which had been held to a draw by FC Copenhagen 2-2 and by PSV Eindhoven 1-1 during the first two days. At the same time, in the championship, the 11th of Usine is in the process of moving up the rankings after a difficult start. Kasper Hjumland's players have indeed won their last 3 Bundesliga matches against Sankt Pauli 1-2, Union Berlin 2-0 and finally Mainz last week after a pretty crazy match 3-4. With 14 points, Bayer is in 5th position in the ranking.

Fribourg, for its part, was also on deck this week in the European Cup, in the Europa League, where it hosted FC Utrecht in order to remain among the first 24 teams in the ranking and, why not even, get closer to the top 8. On the national scene, the Black Forest club is currently in the soft underbelly with only 9 units on the clock. After having aligned an excellent series of 3 consecutive victories, the Brazilians of Brigsau have been stalling in recent weeks with 3 consecutive draws conceded against Hoffenheim 1-1, Mönchengladbach 0-0 and finally Eintracht Frankfurt 2-2 last weekend.

Both teams have had a busy October, with Leverkusen juggling European commitments and Freiburg focusing on domestic form. Leverkusen’s 1-1 draw against PSV and a 2-2 stalemate with Copenhagen in continental play have tested their squad depth, while Freiburg’s narrow 2-1 win over Basel in a friendly offered a chance to rotate and experiment. Historically, Leverkusen have had the upper hand in this fixture, winning three of the last five meetings, including a 5-1 thrashing in December 2024 and a 2-1 home win in October 2023. The tactical battle between Alonso’s high press and Streich’s compact shape will be pivotal in determining the flow of the match.

Given current form, squad depth, and historical edge, Bayer Leverkusen are expected to edge this encounter. Freiburg’s attacking threats will likely find moments of joy, especially through Grifo’s set pieces and Scherhant’s movement, but Leverkusen’s midfield control and clinical finishing should tilt the balance. Expect a tightly contested match with moments of brilliance from both sides, but ultimately, Leverkusen’s sharper execution and home advantage should prevail. Our prediction: a 2-1 victory for Bayer Leverkusen, maintaining their push toward the top of the Bundesliga table.