The encounter between Bayer Leverkusen and Freiburg is set to kick off at 14:30 on Sunday, 18/10.
This Bundesliga fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.
Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.
Our Recommended Bet
Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.
This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.
Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.
Recommended Bet
2nd Half Under 1.5 Goals
Why we predict under 1.5 Goals in the second half
Our betting pick is Second Half – Under 1.5 Goals for the Bayer Leverkusen vs Freiburg contest. We expect a cautious approach after the break, especially if one team is protecting a lead. With limited chances, the match could finish with one or no goals in the second half.
Key Betting Insights
Bayer Leverkusen
Scored 14 goals in their last 5 matches
10 matches against Freiburg ended in a draw
Undefeated in their last 5 clashes
Freiburg
Scored 14 goals in their last 5 matches
10 matches against Bayer Leverkusen ended in a draw
Undefeated in their last 5 clashes
2nd Half Under 1.5 Goals: 21/20
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Bayer Leverkusen Preview
Bayer Leverkusen has completed 5 fixtures in the Bundesliga, securing 3 wins, 1 draws, and 1 losses — an average of 2 points per game. In the Bundesliga, the team has scored 14 goals (2.8 per game) and conceded 8 (1.6 per game).
Across all competitions this season, Bayer Leverkusen has played 58 matches, scoring 116 goals (2 per match) and conceding 76 (1.31 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Bayer Leverkusen
Goals Scored:116
Goals Conceded:76
Average Goals Scored:2
Average Goals Conceded:1.31
Wins:30
Goal Difference:40
Date
Game
Result
10/10
Mainz 05
3 - 4
Bayer Leverkusen
W
20/09
Bayer Leverkusen
2 - 0
RB Leipzig
W
16/09
Bayer Leverkusen
2 - 0
Celje
W
12/09
Augsburg
2 - 2
Bayer Leverkusen
D
05/09
Bayer Leverkusen
4 - 0
Union Berlin
W
Bayer Leverkusen to win the match: 8/11
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Freiburg Preview
Across 5 Bundesliga matches, Freiburg has posted 4 victories, 1 stalemates, and 0 defeats, averaging 2.6 points per fixture. In those games they scored 14 (2.8 per match) and conceded 4 (0.8 per match).
During the whole 2026/27 campaign, Freiburg has earned 32 wins from 62 matches across all competitions, scoring 111 goals (1.79 per match) and conceding 81 (1.31 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Freiburg
Goals Scored:111
Goals Conceded:81
Average Goals Scored:1.79
Average Goals Conceded:1.31
Wins:32
Goal Difference:30
Date
Game
Result
11/10
Freiburg
2 - 1
Schalke 04
W
19/09
Eintracht Frankfurt
2 - 2
Freiburg
D
12/09
Freiburg
5 - 0
Borussia M'gladbach
W
05/09
Paderborn
0 - 1
Freiburg
W
30/08
Freiburg
4 - 1
Werder Bremen
W
Freiburg to win the match: 16/5
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Statistical Insights for Bayer Leverkusen vs Freiburg
Here's a statistical breakdown comparing each team's key metrics to the average.
From goal output and both teams to score rates to the results of their last 5 matches, these numbers offer a data-backed view to help identify betting value in the Bayer Leverkusen vs Freiburg fixture.
Key metrics
Team Form
Bayer Leverkusen
Germany - Bundesliga
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
W
W
W
D
W
2.6
Home
W
W
W
D
W
2.6
Away
W
D
L
W
L
1.4
Freiburg
Germany - Bundesliga
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
W
D
W
W
W
2.6
Home
W
W
W
W
L
2.4
Away
D
W
W
W
L
2
Favourite
Home Win
8/11
57.8%
Draw
16/5
24.1%
Away Win
7/2
22.57%
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Key Metrics
Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners and cards.
Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.
Key metrics
Goals Scored
Bayer Leverkusen
14
last 5 matches
Freiburg
14
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Both teams scored the same number of goals in the last 5 matches.
Bayer Leverkusen and Freiburg goals scored count, last 5 matches
Mainz 05
4
RB Leipzig
2
Celje
2
Augsburg
2
Union Berlin
4
2
Schalke 04
2
Eintracht Frankfurt
5
Borussia M'gladbach
1
Paderborn
4
Werder Bremen
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Key metrics
Goals Conceded
Bayer Leverkusen
5
last 5 matches
Freiburg
4
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Bayer Leverkusen conceded +25% more goals than Freiburg in the last 5 matches.
Bayer Leverkusen and Freiburg goals conceded count, last 5 matches
Mainz 05
3
RB Leipzig
0
Celje
0
Augsburg
2
Union Berlin
0
1
Schalke 04
2
Eintracht Frankfurt
0
Borussia M'gladbach
0
Paderborn
1
Werder Bremen
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Key metrics
Corners
Bayer Leverkusen
43
last 5 matches
Freiburg
28
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Bayer Leverkusen received +54% more corners than Freiburg in the last 5 matches.
Bayer Leverkusen and Freiburg corners count, last 5 matches
Mainz 05
3
RB Leipzig
9
Celje
6
Augsburg
14
Union Berlin
11
7
Schalke 04
5
Eintracht Frankfurt
6
Borussia M'gladbach
4
Paderborn
6
Werder Bremen
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Key metrics
Cards
Bayer Leverkusen
6
last 5 matches
Freiburg
9
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Freiburg received +50% more cards than Bayer Leverkusen in the last 5 matches.
Bayer Leverkusen and Freiburg cards count, last 5 matches
Mainz 05
1
RB Leipzig
2
Celje
0
Augsburg
1
Union Berlin
2
2
Schalke 04
2
Eintracht Frankfurt
1
Borussia M'gladbach
3
Paderborn
1
Werder Bremen
Dave Kuzio
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Dave is an established football tipster and NCTJ and NCE qualified journalist. He has over 23 years experience writing for sports websites including Teletext Sport, and providing betting tips for some of the biggest football betting sites. For his sins, he is a Barnsley FC supporter and gets to as many games as possible with his two sons.
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