Leverkusen vs Freiburg prediction, odds & betting tips – 26/10/2025

Bayer Leverkusen will look to extend their unbeaten run to seven games when they take on Freiburg on Sunday, 26th September, at the BayArena.

The hosts are fifth in the table with 14 points after seven fixtures, while Freiburg sit in the 11th position with nine points after the same number of league matches.

The Leverkusen vs Freiburg is one in our series of Bundesliga predictions and betting tips for this weekend and beyond.

Leverkusen vs Freiburg predictions: The hosts are the overwhelming favourites

Key stats

• Leverkusen lost 7-2 in their last outing against PSG in the Champions League.
• Four of Leverkusen's last five matches across all competitions returned over 2.5 goals.
• Freiburg are unbeaten in their last 10 fixtures across all competitions.
• Four of the last seven fixtures involving Freiburg recorded goals from both teams.

Correct score prediction: Leverkusen 3-1 Freiburg

Bayer Leverkusen were handed a hefty 7-2 loss against PSG in their gameweek three Champions League fixture against the French team. Nevertheless, they will be pleased to return to Bundesliga action, where results have been relatively better.

Although they will be up against an equally decent Freiburg side, they have been installed as the favourites to take all three points in this fixture, and we are backing Kasper Hjulmand's men to win with a 3-1 scoreline.

Pre-game odds and win probability: The home side should stroll to a victory

• HOME: 4/5 (1.80) – 55.6%
• DRAW: 11/1 (12.0) – 8.3%
• AWAY: 3/1 (4.00) – 25.0%

*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

As earlier stated, Leverkusen are the favourites, and it is not hard to see the reason when their recent league results are considered. The bookies priced them at 4/5 (1.80), which represents a 55.6% chance of them coming away with a victory.

Freiburg, on the other hand, have odds of 3/1 (4.00), which translates to a 25.0% probability of winning on Sunday. Despite the long odds, the visitors can not be ruled out entirely, but the home side will be desperate to respond to the defeat suffered against PSG in midweek.

Most recent H2Hs: Leverkusen have fared better in their last five meetings

Bayer Leverkusen holds the psychological advantage going into this contest, as they have won in three of their last five meetings, with the last ending in a 2-2 draw in May.

Germany Bundesliga I 04/05/25

SC Freiburg

2

Bayer Leverkusen

2

Germany Bundesliga I 21/12/24

Bayer Leverkusen

5

SC Freiburg

1

Germany Bundesliga I 17/03/24

SC Freiburg

2

Bayer Leverkusen

3

Germany Bundesliga I 29/10/23

Bayer Leverkusen

2

SC Freiburg

1

Germany Bundesliga I 26/02/23

SC Freiburg

1

Bayer Leverkusen

1

Leverkusen Preview: The hosts will be aiming to stretch their unbeaten run to six games

The hosts are have not tasted defeat in their last five Bundesliga fixtures, and they will be eager to keep it that way. Although they were bruised in the last outing in the Champions League, Hjulmand and his charges will be quick to brush that aside and get back to winning ways.

Exequiel Palacios (groin), Nathan Tella (knee) and Malik Tillman (muscle) are all not available for the home side. And there are questions over the fitness of the likes of Jarrel Quansah, Axel Tape and Patrick Schick.

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Predicted lineup: Flekken (GK), Tapsoba, Bade, Andrich, Grimaldo, Garcia, Fernandez, Arthur, Poku, Echeverri & Koffane

Last five matches

• Bayer Leverkusen 2-7 PSG
• Mainz 3-4 Bayer Leverkusen
• Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 Union Berlin
• Bayer Leverkusen 1-1 PSV
• St Pauli 1-2 Bayer Leverkusen

Freiburg preview: The visitors have not lost in 10 games across all competitions

Freiburg have been decent in recent times, and it is not surprising that they have yet to suffer a loss for some time. And although the side seemed to be favoured ahead of this encounter, the visiting side poses a serious threat to the home side.

In terms of injury, they have only a few players like Daniel Kyereh and Florian Muller on the sidelines.

Predicted lineup: Atubolu (GK), Treu, Ginter, Lienhart, Gunter, Eggestein, Hosterage, Beste, Suzuki, Grifo & Adamu

Last five matches

• Freiburg 2-0 Utrecht
• Freiburg 2- 2 Frankfurt
• Freiburg 7-0 Karlsruher
• Monchengladbach 0-0 Freiburg
• Bologna 1-1 Freiburg

Player to watch: Alejandro Grimaldo

Alejandro Grimaldo has been the standout player for Bayer Leverkusen this term with his six-goal contribution, which includes four strikes and two assists. The Spaniard will be looking to continue with that run of form on Sunday.

Grimaldo will be eyeing another five-star performance on Sunday. – Photo (Imago) Credit: Claus Bergmann