Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 SC Freiburg: result and AI prediction

Bayer Leverkusen – SC Freiburg, Bundesliga, Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 02:30 PM (GMT). Venue: BayArena

Bayer Leverkusen is #4 in the table (10 pts) and SC Freiburg #3 (13 pts). It's a clash between two of the top four. Bayer Leverkusen is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. SC Freiburg is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Bayer Leverkusen averages 2.8 goals per match this season. SC Freiburg averages 2.8 goals per match this season.

AI predicted: 3-1 · Final score: 2-1✓ Correct outcome

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

This is a meeting of two teams carrying genuine momentum, with Freiburg arriving near the summit and Leverkusen accelerating after a difficult opening. Bayer's BayArena record and recent dominance in this fixture give them a strong platform, especially if they establish wide pressure early. Freiburg remain dangerous through Grifo's deliveries, compact defending and quick breaks, but Suzuki's suspension reduces their midfield options. Terrier's absence is the principal caveat for Bayer, whose remaining forwards must turn territorial control into goals.

Head-to-head analysis

Leverkusen are unbeaten in the recent series and have enjoyed a particularly strong run against Freiburg at the BayArena. The meetings have also regularly produced open football, with several high-scoring draws and Bayer wins in the broader recent record.

Injuries and absences

Terrier's absence reduces Leverkusen's flexibility across the front line, though Martínez retains Schick and Boniface as central-forward alternatives. Freiburg lose Suzuki to suspension, weakening their midfield-to-attack connections and placing greater creative responsibility on Grifo and the wide players.

Form (last 5)

Bayer LeverkusenLeague position #4 · 10 ptsD W W
SC FreiburgLeague position #3 · 13 ptsW D W

Bayer Leverkusen vs SC Freiburg stats

Bayer LeverkusenSC Freiburg
Played55
Goals scored1414
Goals conceded84
Clean sheets22

Last meetings

  • 2026-03-07SC Freiburg 3-3 Bayer Leverkusen
  • 2025-10-26Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 SC Freiburg
  • 2025-05-04SC Freiburg 2-2 Bayer Leverkusen
  • 2024-12-21Bayer Leverkusen 5-1 SC Freiburg
  • 2024-03-17SC Freiburg 2-3 Bayer Leverkusen
  • 2023-10-29Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 SC Freiburg

Unavailable players

Bayer Leverkusen

E. Ben Seghir, G. Doue, K. Eichhorn, C. Kofane, M. Terrier, M. Culbreath

SC Freiburg

Y. Suzuki, B. Yilmaz

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