Bayer Leverkusen vs ⁠Eintracht Frankfurt Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Expect a flurry of goals here between two in-form teams.

Defending Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen are set to take on Eintracht Frankfurt in round seven of the league action at the BayArena on Saturday. This game is going to be interesting as two of the best attacking teams face each other. 

Bayer Leverkusen haven’t enjoyed the best of starts to the new season. After winning the league unbeaten throughout the last season, Xabi Alonso’s team have already lost a game in the starting six matches while also playing two consecutive draws against Holstein Kiel and Bayern Munich in the last two games.

The game against Holstein Kiel should have been won considering they scored two goals in the opening 30 minutes but it was not the case. With Florian Wirtz also missing, it remains to be seen how they bounce back to winning ways in this game. 

Eintracht Frankfurt on the other hand have made a brilliant start to the season as they currently languish in the third position. The team are looking strong this season particularly with the front duo of Omar Marmoush and Hugo Eketike scoring goals for fun. 

Dino Toppmöller’s side are currently on a seven-game unbeaten streak and are coming on this game on the back of an impressive 3-3 thriller against Bayern Munich. They will be heading into this game in high confidence looking to surprise another big side. 

Kick-Off:

Saturday, 19 October 2024 at 2:30 PM UK; 7:00 PM IST

Location: BayArena

Form:

⁠Bayer Leverkusen (in all competitions): W-W-D-W-D

Eintracht Frankfurt (in all competitions): W-D-W-W-D

Players to Watch

Victor Boniface (⁠Bayer Leverkusen)

Victor Boniface has been an impressive signing for Xabi Alonso’s team after signing for them in the summer window of 2023 from Union St. Gilloise. After a productive debut campaign last term where he scored 21 goals in all competitions, Boniface started the new season in a similar fashion, scoring four goals already from six matches. Although he is physically strong, Boniface is usually known for his pace and goal-scoring prowess in front of the goal. 

Omar Marmoush (Eintracht Frankfurt)

Omar Marmoush seems to be unstoppable at the moment. The forward is already making a statement that this season is his after scoring eight goals from the opening six games. It is not just the goals he delivers as he has also provided another four assists for his teammates.

Marmoush is currently leading the goals-scoring charts in the league with eight. He has caught the eye already after scoring two braces against Bayern Munich and Holstein Kiel in the last two league outings. 

Match Facts

• Bayer Leverkusen played a 2-2 draw against Holstein Kiel in the last league game
• Eintracht Frankfurt played a 3-3 thrilling draw against Bayern Munich in the last game
• Bayer Leverkusen have won their last three games against Eintracht Frankfurt

⁠Bayer Leverkusen vs Eintracht Frankfurt: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Bayer Leverkusen to secure the win– 4/9 with William HILL
• Tip 2: Victor Boniface to score a goal anytime in this game – 10/11 with bet365
• Tip 3: Eintracht Frankfurt to score the opening goal– 2/1 with sky bet

Injury & Team News

Bayer Leverkusen suffered a big blow during the international break as their star player Florian Wirtz was substituted due to an ankle injury against the Netherlands. It remains to be seen how much time he faces on the sideline. The rest of the players will be available for selection. 

Meanwhile, Eintracht Frankfurt have three injury concerns in their squad. Mehfi Loune is suffering from a cruciate ligament injury while the likes of Oscar Højlund and Robin Koch will miss this clash due to a broken ankle and hip injury respectively. 

Head to Head

Total Matches – 27

⁠Bayer Leverkusen – 17

Eintracht Frankfurt – 9

Draws – 1

Predicted Lineup

⁠Bayer Leverkusen predicted lineup (3-4-2-1):

Hradecky (GK); Tapsoba, Tah, Hincapie; Frimpong, Andrich, Xhaka, Grimaldo; Terrier, Adli; Boniface

Eintracht Frankfurt predicted lineup (4-4-2):

Kaua (GK); Kristensen, Tuta, Amenda, Theate; Knauff, Skhiri, Larsson, Chaibi; Ekitike, Marmoush

Match Prediction for ⁠Bayer Leverkusen vs Eintracht Frankfurt

We have an exciting game of football on our horizon as two of the best attacking teams in the division are set to take on each other. We expect this game to have goals, drama, and thrill. However, we feel Bayer Leverkusen are slight favourites for the three points here due to their recent record against them. 

Prediction: ⁠Bayer Leverkusen 3-2 Eintracht Frankfurt

Telecast for Bayer Leverkusen Vs Eintracht Frankfurt

India – SonyLiv, Sony Sports Network

UK – Sky Sports Mix, Sky Go UK

US –  ESPN+

Nigeria – StarTimes App, Canal+ Sport 1 Afrique

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