SC Freiburg vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Bundesliga

SC Freiburg vs Bayer Leverkusen Preview

• Tournament: Bundesliga
• Date: Sunday, 4 May 2025
• Kick-Off Time: 15:30 PM GMT
• Venue: Europa-Park Stadion, Freiburg

SC Freiburg look to keep their Bundesliga top-four dreams alive when they host a dangerous Bayer Leverkusen side at the Europa-Park Stadion. The Freiburg vs Bayer Leverkusen clash will take place on Sunday, 4 May 2025 at 15:30 PM GMT.

Freiburg have climbed up to fourth place in the Bundesliga standings with 51 points from 31 games so far. They've managed to do so by winning their last three games, but consistency is key for them to retain their spot, with RB Leipzig two points behind.

Julian Schuster have impressed at home with seven wins in 10 games this season in the Bundesliga. They'll look to maintain that admirable run with an efficient performance against Bayer Leverkusen. Schuster needs his side to maintain their renowned sturdy defensive stubbornness to frustrate the visitors, as well as being clinical on counter-attacks and set-pieces to keep their winning run going.

Bayer Leverkusen are likely to have to concede the Bundesliga title, as they're in second place with 67 points from 31 games and eight points behind Bayern Munich. They've won three of their last five games and look likely to have to settle for a second-place finish right now.

However, Xabi Alonso won't allow his players to lower their performance levels as they'll push for a big win. Leverkusen are unbeaten in away games in the Bundesliga this season (14 games played) and aim to maintain that. They'll need to be defensively proactive to neutralize Freiburg's threat, but Alonso needs his prolific attackers to tap into their best form for them to produce some sizzling attacking football to thrill their fans and return home with all three points.

SC Freiburg Team News

Julian Schuster is missing some important squad players right now. His primary goalkeeper, Noah Atubolu, remains sidelined with a shoulder injury. The likes of Bruno Ognus (knee) and Daniel-Kofi Kyereh (knee) are also likely to miss the remainder of the campaign.

Bayer Leverkusen Team News

Xabi Alonso has his share of injury concerns as well. His defenders, Mario Hermoso (chest) and Jeanuel Belocian (knee), are ruled out for the rest of the season, as is winger Martin Terrier (knee). Nordi Mukiele (muscle) and Alejo Sarco (muscle) could be back for the final few games of the campaign if able to speed up their recoveries.

SC Freiburg vs Bayern Leverkusen Predicted Lineups

SC Freiburg Predicted Lineups (4-4-1-1):

Goalkeeper: Florian Muller

Defenders: Max Rosenfelder, Matthias Ginter, Philipp Lienhart, Jordy Makengo

Midfielders: Maximilian Eggestein, Patrick Osterhage

Forwards: Ritsu Doan, Vincenzo Grifo, Johan Manzambi, Lucas Holler

Bayer Leverkusen Predicted Lineups (3-4-3):

Goalkeeper: Lucas Hradecky

Defenders: Edmond Tapsoba, Jonathan Tah, Piero Hincapie, Jeremie Frimpong, Alex Grimaldo

Midfielders: Granit Xhaka, Exequiel Palacios

Forwards: Florian Wirtz, Victor Boniface, Patrik Schick

SC Freiburg vs Bayer Leverkusen Head-to-Head record

These two German sides have met each other on 44 occasions so far. Out of that, Bayer Leverkusen have won 23 games and Freiburg have only won nine times. In their last five meetings, Leverkusen have won three times and Freiburg have only won once.

Key Players to Watch in SC Freiburg vs Bayer Leverkusen

Ritsu Doan (SC Freiburg)

Ritsu Doan has been quite explosive for SC Freiburg, managing to outperform his 6.02 xG (expected goals) with nine goals in the Bundesliga. He's been a breath of fresh air with his exciting playing style that allows him to dribble past players with ease and get into dangerous situations.

He'll look to be a thorn for the Bayer Leverkusen defenders with his unpredictable movement to disrupt their defensive structure. The Japanese winger needs to be decisive with his final product, needing to be sharp with his passes into the key areas and also sneak his way into the empty areas and finish off chances clinically to help his side soar.

Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen)

Florian Wirtz has been explosive in the 2024/25 Bundesliga for Bayer Leverkusen, overperforming his 8.56 xG and 8.48 xA (expected assists) with nine goals and 10 assists so far. He has that special spark to get things done in the final third and aims to regain his best form against this sturdy Freiburg side.

The German midfielder will look to be a menacing figure with his clever movement in the opposition box and open up space for teammates with his smart passes. He'll look to be accurate with his final third passes and ruthless with his finishing to help his side dominate Freiburg and keep their unbeaten away record intact.

SC Freiburg vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction

The last few games between these two have been pretty high-scoring, and this upcoming game should be a tightly contested affair as well. Freiburg has picked up their form in recent weeks, but they faces a Leverkusen side with an amazing away record.

That should lead this clash to be a pretty entertaining, end-to-end affair between these two sides. Because of both sides' impressive momentum, this should end up being a thrilling draw to force both to split points.

Prediction: SC Freiburg 2-2 Bayer Leverkusen

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