Bayer Leverkusen vs Freiburg prediction and betting tips on December 21, 2024
Game Prediction
On December 21, 2024, Bayer Leverkusen will face Freiburg in the 15th round of Bundesliga 1. The hosts are fighting for second place and must play to win, but the visitors also have chances to qualify for European competitions, so they have come to fight for points.
Prediction for the Match: Bayer Leverkusen vs Freiburg
Bayer Leverkusen only regret their defeat to Atalanta in the Europa League in the context of this year. Domestically, they have gone undefeated, becoming Germany's champions for the first time and adding the cup to their collection. After the summer break, they won the Super Cup on penalties. Freiburg, the "Brazilians from Breisgau," reached the Europa League knockout stage but failed to secure a new international spot in the Bundesliga. They have earned the same number of points as Heidenheim, who finished eighth, but due to additional criteria, Freiburg ended up in tenth place.
Xabi Alonso has stayed at Leverkusen, but the team, which also strengthened in the summer, has not maintained the same exceptional level as last season. They suffered their first loss in August, and overall, their statistics are no longer stellar. On the other hand, they eliminated Bayern Munich in the cup and performed well in the Champions League, including victories over Inter and Milan. While retaining the Bundesliga title seems unlikely, second place is within reach. In the last round, they confidently beat Augsburg 2-0.
In the summer, Freiburg lost Christian Streich, who had been their coach since the beginning of the previous decade. His successor, Julian Schuster, has at least managed to maintain the team’s performance – under his leadership, Freiburg has won nearly half of their matches. However, they were eliminated in the cup by modest Arminia. But later, they secured a thrilling 3-2 win over Wolfsburg.
Key Stats and Trends for Bayer Leverkusen vs Freiburg
- Bayer Leverkusen has won seven consecutive matches.
- 86% of Bayer's matches end with both teams scoring, with an average of 3.71 goals per match.
- Freiburg has won one out of their last five matches.
- 50% of Freiburg's matches end with both teams scoring, with an average of 2.79 goals per match.
Possible Starting Lineups
Bayer Leverkusen (Possible lineup): Kovarzh – Inkapie, Tapsoba, Tah, Mukiele – Xhaka, Palacios, Grimaldo, Frimpong, Wirtz – Tella.
Freiburg (Possible lineup): Atubolu – Günter, Lienhart, Ginter, Kübler – Osterrhage, Heffler, Eggestein, Doan – Gregoritsch, Heller.
Head-to-Head: Bayer Leverkusen vs Freiburg
Last season, Bayer Leverkusen, on their way to historic championship success, defeated this opponent twice.
Prediction for Bayer Leverkusen vs Freiburg
The hosts in Leverkusen are stronger, and the key for them is not to start celebrating too early. We are betting on a home win with a -1 goal handicap (odds – 1.6).
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