Bundesliga | 2026-10-18 15:30
BayArena, Bayer Leverkusen
📊 Match Insights
Freiburg will visit Bayer Leverkusen for a critical Bundesliga match at BayArena on Sunday, as they strive to maintain their position at the top of the league.
Leverkusen is aiming for their fifth consecutive victory, while Freiburg is looking to extend their unbeaten streak to ten games.
After missing out on Champions League qualification last season, Leverkusen has made a strong start this year under the management of Carles Martinez Novell, who took over in June from Kasper Hjulmand. Despite a tough 3-2 loss to Elversberg in their season opener, they have bounced back remarkably.
Since defeating Union Berlin 4-0 in their second match, Leverkusen has remained unbeaten, winning five out of six matches across all competitions.
Their latest performance included a thrilling 4-3 victory against Mainz 05, followed by a commanding 4-0 win over Lech Poznan in the Europa League on Thursday. This recent success has also seen them achieve three clean sheets in four games, showcasing a defensive strength that will be vital against the league leaders.
With plenty of confidence, Leverkusen currently sits fourth in the Bundesliga, accumulating 10 points, just three behind their opponents.
On the other hand, Freiburg, managed by Julian Schuster, has had a flawless start to the season, overcoming the disappointment of their Europa League final loss last year to maintain the momentum that carried them there.
📈 League Table (Position)
| # | Team | Pts | P | W-D-L | GD | FORM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bayern München
|
14 | 6 | 4-2-0 | 17 | W D W W D |
| 2 |
Borussia Dortmund
|
14 | 6 | 4-2-0 | 7 | D D W W W |
| 3 |
SC Freiburg
|
13 | 5 | 4-1-0 | 10 | W D W W W |
| 4 |
Bayer Leverkusen
|
10 | 5 | 3-1-1 | 6 | W W D W L |
| 5 |
FSV Mainz 05
|
10 | 6 | 3-1-2 | 4 | W L W L W |
| 6 |
SV Elversberg
|
10 | 6 | 3-1-2 | 1 | W L D L W |
| 7 |
RB Leipzig
|
9 | 6 | 3-0-3 | 5 | L W L W L |
| 8 |
Werder Bremen
|
9 | 6 | 2-3-1 | 0 | D D W D W |
| 9 |
Hamburger SV
|
9 | 6 | 3-0-3 | -9 | W W W L L |
| 10 |
FC Augsburg
|
8 | 6 | 2-2-2 | 4 | L D L D W |
| 11 |
Eintracht Frankfurt
|
8 | 6 | 2-2-2 | -6 | W L D W L |
| 12 |
1. FC Köln
|
7 | 6 | 2-1-3 | -3 | L W L D L |
| 13 |
VfB Stuttgart
|
6 | 6 | 2-0-4 | -2 | L W L L W |
| 14 |
FC Schalke 04
|
5 | 6 | 1-2-3 | -3 | L L D W D |
| 15 |
SC Paderborn 07
|
5 | 6 | 1-2-3 | -4 | D L W L L |
| 16 |
Union Berlin
|
5 | 6 | 1-2-3 | -12 | D W L L L |
| 17 |
1899 Hoffenheim
|
3 | 5 | 1-0-4 | -4 | L L W L L |
| 18 |
Borussia Mönchengladbach
|
0 | 5 | 0-0-5 | -11 | L L L L L |
Champions League league stage
Europa League league stage
Qualifying
Relegation Playoffs
📉 Team Form (Last 5 Matches)
Bayer Leverkusen
W
W
W
W
D
SC Freiburg
W
W
W
D
W
🏥 Injuries & absences
Bayer Leverkusen
E. Ben Seghir
- Muscle Injury
G. Doue
- Calf Injury
K. Eichhorn
- Illness
C. Kofane
- Muscle Injury
M. Terrier
- Muscle Injury
M. Culbreath
- Foot Injury
SC Freiburg
Y. Suzuki
- Red Card
B. Yilmaz
- Lacking Match Fitness
