SC Freiburg - Bayer Leverkusen

Regular Season - 26
Kickoff: 2024-03-17 13:30

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SC Freiburg - Bayer Leverkusen Predictions

Prediction: Draw or Bayer Leverkusen
Best odds: 1.17

As the Bundesliga season progresses, the anticipation builds for a thrilling encounter between SC Freiburg and table-toppers Bayer Leverkusen at the Europa-Park Stadion. With the home side looking to improve their standing and the visitors aiming to solidify their top spot, predictions are swirling with possibilities. Will Leverkusen's dominant form prevail, or will Freiburg cause an upset on their home turf?

Key Players

For SC Freiburg, the midfield dynamism of Merlin Röhl will be crucial. With a rating of 6.53, his ability to drive the team forward is evident from his 3 assists and 11 key passes this season. The defensive solidity comes from Manuel Gulde, whose rating of 6.78 reflects his reliability at the back, contributing not only with clearances but also chipping in with a goal. Noah Raphael Weißhaupt, another midfielder, has shown his worth with a rating of 6.79, 2 assists, and a goal, showcasing his all-around contribution to Freiburg's campaign.

Bayer Leverkusen's attacking prowess is embodied by Adam Hložek, who has managed to make a significant impact with a rating of 6.76 and a goal to his name. The midfield force of Nathan Adewale Temitayo Tella cannot be overlooked, with his impressive rating of 7.03, 4 goals, and an assist. Amine Adli is another key attacker for the away side, with a rating of 7.04, 3 assists, and 2 goals, making him a threat Freiburg must carefully manage.

Recent Form

SC Freiburg's recent form has been a mixed bag, with their last five games showing a pattern of DLLLW. This inconsistency has left them in 8th place, with 29 points and a goal difference of -11. On the other hand, Bayer Leverkusen has been nothing short of impressive, boasting a WWWWD record in their last five outings. Sitting comfortably at the summit of the Bundesliga with 61 points and a formidable goal difference of +43, Leverkusen's form is a stark contrast to that of their upcoming opponents.

Head-to-Head History

The head-to-head record between these two sides provides a glimpse into their competitive history. Their most recent clash on October 29, 2023, saw Bayer Leverkusen edge out a 2-1 victory at home. Prior to that, on February 26, 2023, the teams fought to a 1-1 draw. However, SC Freiburg can draw confidence from their September 3, 2022, encounter where they secured a 3-2 win against Leverkusen, proving they have the capability to surprise the league leaders.

Prediction

Given the contrasting forms of both teams and Leverkusen's unblemished away record, the prediction leans towards an away victory. While SC Freiburg will have the advantage of playing at home and could leverage their key players like Merlin Röhl and Noah Raphael Weißhaupt, Leverkusen's Nathan Adewale Temitayo Tella and Amine Adli are expected to be instrumental in their team's performance.

The outcome of this match may not be as straightforward as the statistics suggest. Freiburg's desire to climb the table coupled with their home crowd support could fuel a spirited display. Nonetheless, Leverkusen's superior quality and consistency this season make them the favorites to take all three points. The final prediction sees Bayer Leverkusen continuing their march towards the title with a hard-fought victory over SC Freiburg, further cementing their status at the top of the Bundesliga.

Prediction probabilities

Strength

25%
75%

Attacking Potential

42%
58%

Defensive Potential

15%
85%

Poisson Distribution

22%
78%

Stregth H2H

50%
50%

Goals H2H

50%
50%

Wins the game

34%
66%

SC Freiburg - Bayer Leverkusen Head to Head

Bundesliga standings

Rank Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Bayer Leverkusen players, news and schedule Bayer Leverkusen 28 24 4 0 69 19 50 76
2 Bayern Munich players, news and schedule Bayern Munich 28 19 3 6 80 36 44 60
3 VfB Stuttgart players, news and schedule VfB Stuttgart 28 19 3 6 64 34 30 60
4 RB Leipzig players, news and schedule RB Leipzig 28 16 5 7 64 33 31 53
5 Borussia Dortmund players, news and schedule Borussia Dortmund 28 15 8 5 55 33 22 53
6 Eintracht Frankfurt players, news and schedule Eintracht Frankfurt 28 10 12 6 43 36 7 42
7 FC Augsburg players, news and schedule FC Augsburg 28 9 9 10 45 46 -1 36
8 1899 Hoffenheim players, news and schedule 1899 Hoffenheim 28 10 6 12 48 53 -5 36
9 SC Freiburg players, news and schedule SC Freiburg 28 10 6 12 40 52 -12 36
10 FC Heidenheim players, news and schedule FC Heidenheim 28 8 9 11 41 49 -8 33
11 Werder Bremen players, news and schedule Werder Bremen 28 8 7 13 36 44 -8 31
12 Union Berlin players, news and schedule Union Berlin 28 8 5 15 25 43 -18 29
13 Borussia Monchengladbach players, news and schedule Borussia Monchengladbach 27 6 10 11 46 53 -7 28
14 VfL Wolfsburg players, news and schedule VfL Wolfsburg 27 7 7 13 33 44 -11 28
15 Vfl Bochum players, news and schedule Vfl Bochum 28 5 11 12 33 58 -25 26
16 FSV Mainz 05 players, news and schedule FSV Mainz 05 28 4 11 13 26 46 -20 23
17 1.FC Köln players, news and schedule 1.FC Köln 28 4 10 14 23 49 -26 22
18 SV Darmstadt 98 players, news and schedule SV Darmstadt 98 28 2 8 18 28 71 -43 14