Bayer Leverkusen vs SC Freiburg Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Bundesliga 2025-26

The previous confrontation between these clubs ended in a 2-2 draw.

Bayer Leverkusen will host SC Freiburg for their matchweek 8 clash of the Bundesliga 2025-26 season. These sides are going to come up with an interesting fixture, which will take place at the BayArena.

The Werkself have performed well in their last two German league matches. But they faced a 2-7 defeat at the hands of PSG in their previous contest in the UCL. Bayer Leverkusen will be at home and are looking to continue their form in the league.

The Champions League loss is surely going to affect their momentum, but they will be looking to keep things positive for themselves.

SC Freiburg have averagely till now. They have secured two wins in their first seven Bundesliga matches of the 2025-26 season. Their previous meetings against Leverkusen have not been very fruitful, but they are going to put up a tough fight here. Die Breisgauer will be looking to come up with a top performance.

Kick-off:

• Location: Leverkusen, Germany
• Stadium: BayArena
• Date: Sunday, October 26
• Kick-off Time: 08:00 p.m. IST/ 02:30 p.m. GMT/ 10:30 a.m. ET/ 07:30 a.m. PT
• Referee: Harm Osmers
• VAR: In use

🏟️ Freiburg are our visitors on Sunday. pic.twitter.com/97AmYBSCUX

— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) October 23, 2025

Form:

Leverkusen: W-D-W-W-L

Freiburg: D-D-W-D-W

Players to Watch

Alejandro Grimaldo (Bayer Leverkusen)

In seven Bundesliga matches this season, Alejandro Grimaldo has scored four goals and also has two assists to his name. He has performed well for Bayer Leverkusen in the league this season. From helping his side in the defence to scoring goals, the Spaniard has caused problems for the opponents.

Vincenzo Grifo (SC Freiburg)

The 32-year-old is going to play an important role for SC Freiburg. He regulates the ball well in the midfield and has been dangerous for the opponent’s defence in the final third. In seven league matches this season, he has scored three goals and also has an assist to his name.

Match Facts

• Bayer Leverkusen haven’t lost to Die Breisgauer in their last five meetings.
• SC Freiburg are unbeaten in their last nine matches.
• The Werkself are on a two-match winning streak in the Bundesliga.

Leverkusen vs Freiburg: Betting Tips and Odds

• Bayer Leverkusen to win @31/40 Betway
• Goals under 3.5 @5/11 Unibet
• Christian Kofane to score @5/1 bet365

Injury and Team News

Lucas Vazquez, Patrik Schick, Axel Tape-Kobrissa, Exequiel Palacios, Malik Tillman and Nathan Tella will not be in action as they are injured. Jarell Quansah might also miss out due to fitness issues.

SC Freiburg will miss out on the services of Florian Müller, Daniel-Kofi Kyereh, Patrick Osterhage and Jan Niklas Beste as they are not fit enough.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 37

Leverkusen won: 20

Freiburg won: 7

Draws: 10

Predicted Lineups

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

Flekken (GK); Andrich, Bade, Tapsoba; Arthur, Fernandez, Garcia, Grimaldo; Echeverri, Poku; Kofane

SC Frieburg predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Atubolu (GK); Treu, Ginter, Lienhart, Günter; Eggestein, Manzambi; Beste, Suzuki, Grifo; Adamu

Match Prediction

These clubs are going to come up with an entertaining matchup, where Bayer Leverkusen are likely to emerge victorious against SC Freiburg in their upcoming Bundesliga clash.

Prediction: Leverkusen 2-1 Freiburg

Telecast Details

India: Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: Sky Sports, BBC, Amazon 

USA: ESPN+

Nigeria: StarTimes, Canal+

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