Bayer Leverkusen vs SC Freiburg Prediction
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Bayer Leverkusen vs SC Freiburg: the result in context
Bayer Leverkusen beat SC Freiburg 2-1 in the Bundesliga on 18 Oct 2026. The two went into the match with similar recent form.
When these two meet, goals usually follow: 3.9 a game across 10 meetings, with both teams scoring in 9. Referee Florian Badstubner averages 3.63 cards a game, 0.58 fewer than other referees in the same competitions.
Match Forecasts
Match Events
Lineups
1M. Flekken
4J. Quansah
12E. Tapsoba
2F. Medina
3M. Gutiérrez
24A. García
6E. Fernández
19M. Diaby
30I. Maza
9A. Moreira
14P. Schick
1M. Backhaus
29P. Treu
28M. Ginter
3P. Lienhart
33J. Makengo
8M. Eggestein
16Y. Engelhardt
19J. Beste
42K. Goto
7D. Scherhant
31I. MatanovićBayer Leverkusen Substitutes
SC Freiburg Substitutes
Match Stats
Team Comparison
AI Insights
Game State Tendencies
- Leads at half-time in 60% of matches
- Tied at half-time in 40% of matches
- Starts fast - scores more in 1st half (1.7 vs 1.2 in second half)
- Concedes more in 1st half - tightens up after the break
- Tied at half-time in 60% of matches
- Comeback tendency: recovers from HT deficit 100% of the time
- Concedes more in 1st half - tightens up after the break
Head to Head
Last 10 meetings, all competitions
Previous meetings
Recent Form
Referee Profile
Compared with other referees
3.63 cards a match, 0.58 fewer than other referees in the same competitions and seasons (4.21).
Cards come from 152 matches with official statistics.
Full referee statsLeague Table
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 22:5 | +17 | 14 | WDWWD | |
| 2 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 11:4 | +7 | 14 | DDWWW | |
| 3 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 15:6 | +9 | 13 | LWDWW | |
| 4 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 16:9 | +7 | 13 | WWWDW | |
| 5 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 14:10 | +4 | 10 | WLWLW | |
| 6 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 12:11 | +1 | 10 | WLDLW | |
| 7 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 16:11 | +5 | 9 | LWLWL | |
| 8 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 12:12 | 0 | 9 | DDWDW | |
| 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6:15 | -9 | 9 | WWWLL | |
| 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 16:12 | +4 | 8 | LDLDW | |
| 11 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10:16 | -6 | 8 | WLDWL | |
| 12 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8:11 | -3 | 7 | LWLDL | |
| 13 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 8:10 | -2 | 6 | LWLLW | |
| 14 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 11:14 | -3 | 6 | WLLWL | |
| 15 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4:7 | -3 | 5 | LLDWD | |
| 16 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5:9 | -4 | 5 | DLWLL | |
| 17 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5:17 | -12 | 5 | DWLLL | |
| 18 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 8:20 | -12 | 0 | LLLLL |
| # | Team | MP | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 22:5 | 14 | |
| 2 | 6 | 11:4 | 14 | |
| 3 | 6 | 15:6 | 13 | |
| 4 | 6 | 16:9 | 13 | |
| 5 | 6 | 14:10 | 10 | |
| 6 | 6 | 12:11 | 10 | |
| 7 | 6 | 16:11 | 9 | |
| 8 | 6 | 12:12 | 9 | |
| 9 | 6 | 6:15 | 9 | |
| 10 | 6 | 16:12 | 8 | |
| 11 | 6 | 10:16 | 8 | |
| 12 | 6 | 8:11 | 7 | |
| 13 | 6 | 8:10 | 6 | |
| 14 | 6 | 11:14 | 6 | |
| 15 | 6 | 4:7 | 5 | |
| 16 | 6 | 5:9 | 5 | |
| 17 | 6 | 5:17 | 5 | |
| 18 | 6 | 8:20 | 0 |
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About the Bayer Leverkusen vs SC Freiburg forecast
The forecasts for this Bundesliga match are built from team Elo ratings, recent form, scoring data and the head-to-head record, and are updated as new data arrives before kickoff.
How to Read These Forecasts
Each percentage shows the model's calculated likelihood for that outcome. Above 65% indicates strong statistical confidence; 45-65% reflects a competitive, open match; below 45% suggests the outcome is statistically less likely. All figures are for informational and entertainment purposes only.
Bayer Leverkusen and SC Freiburg in the Bundesliga table
In the Bundesliga table, Bayer Leverkusen (4th) and SC Freiburg (3rd) are level on 13 points. League goal record so far: Bayer Leverkusen 16-9, SC Freiburg 15-6. The full standings are on the Bundesliga Table 2026 page.
Key Factors for This Match
Bayer Leverkusen have led at half-time in 60% of their recent matches. This forecast is based on a complete recent-form dataset for both teams.
All forecasts are generated by statistical and machine learning models for informational and entertainment purposes only. They are not guaranteed and do not constitute financial or betting advice.


