Bayer Leverkusen take on the visitors Freiburg in the round 15 match of German Bundesliga. The match will be played on Saturday, December 21st at BayArena (Leverkusen).
Leverkusen delivered an exceptional performance last season, claiming their first-ever Bundesliga title and adding the DFB-Pokal to their trophy cabinet shortly after. Remarkably, the “Werkself” went unbeaten domestically throughout the entire campaign, though their Europa League defeat to Atalanta served as a reminder of their limitations. This summer, Xabi Alonso stayed on as head coach, and the squad not only retained its core players but also bolstered its ranks with a few key signings. However, August brought their first loss in Germany since the spring of 2023, and a few subsequent stumbles followed. That said, Leverkusen has regained momentum as autumn progressed. A standout moment came with their victory over Bayern Munich in the DFB-Pokal—on Bayern’s home turf, no less. In the Champions League, they concluded the group stage with a solid win over Inter Milan, and they remain firmly among the Bundesliga leaders. Their recent victory over Augsburg was achieved with minimal fuss.
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Freiburg had been under the steady leadership of Christian Streich for over a decade, during which they consistently competed in the Europa League knockout stages. Unfortunately, Freiburg narrowly missed out on European qualification last season, finishing 10th due to goal difference despite matching Heidenheim’s point tally. This summer marked a new chapter with Julian Schuster taking over as head coach. His tenure began with mixed results: an embarrassing DFB-Pokal exit to lowly Arminia was a clear setback, and there have been plenty of Bundesliga losses as well. On the flip side, Freiburg finds itself in contention not just for European spots but potentially for 4th place, provided they can deliver consistent performances—something they’ve struggled with. Their thrilling 3-2 win over Wolfsburg in the last round shows promise, though consistency remains elusive.
Last season, Bayer Leverkusen defeated Freiburg in both encounters en route to their historic Bundesliga title. Leverkusen, playing at home in Leverkusen, is the stronger team. Expect Xabi Alonso’s men to secure a convincing victory. A bet on Bayer to win with a handicap of “-1.5 goals” looks promising. Bayer's Attacking Depth: Leverkusen’s ability to score from multiple positions, spearheaded by Florian Wirtz and Victor Boniface, makes them a potent force. Against a Freiburg defense that has shown vulnerability, Bayer could easily dominate.
Prediction for the match: Bayer Leverkusen to win.
