Bundesliga Showdown: Bayer Leverkusen vs. Freiburg - A Goal Fest Incoming?
The German Bundesliga is set to deliver another exciting clash as Bayer Leverkusen hosts SC Freiburg. All eyes are on BayArena as these two top-half teams battle it out. Pundits are predicting a high-scoring affair, and here's why.
Historically, matches between Leverkusen and Freiburg have been goal-laden. Last season saw Leverkusen triumph 5-1, while another encounter ended in a 2-2 draw. This solidifies a remarkable trend of "Both Teams to Score" in their previous 10 meetings. Even the combo bet of both teams scoring and over 2.5 goals has hit in 9 out of the last 10 games!
Leverkusen's current form further fuels the expectation of goals. They've managed to find the net in every single match this season, including a recent 4-3 victory over Mainz and a high-scoring 7-2 loss to PSG in the Champions League. Their games have consistently seen both teams scoring, occurring in nine out of eleven matches overall.
Freiburg, while not quite as explosive, has also been involved in several games where both teams have scored, with seven out of their eleven matches fitting this pattern. Despite a recent 2-0 win against Utrecht in the Europa League, they had a run of four games without a win. However, they've only failed to score once this entire season.
Team News: Freiburg's Jan-Niklas Beste suffered an injury scare in their recent Europa League match but is expected to be fit. For Leverkusen, Patrik Schick (thigh) and Jarell Quansah (knee) are questionable for the match.
Odds: Leverkusen is favoured to win, with odds of $114 potentially winning $214, while a $100 bet on Freiburg could return $389. The over/under for total goals is set at 2.5.
Given the historical trends, current form, and attacking prowess of both teams, expect goals from both sides in this exciting Bundesliga encounter. Don't miss what promises to be a thrilling match!