Freiburg vs Bayer Leverkusen Preview: Team News & Prediction
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Despite the departure of long-term manager Christian Streich last season, Freiburg have improved this season as they take on last year’s champions Bayer Leverkusen this weekend.
Kick-off date/time: Sunday 4th May, 2025: UK – 4:30pm / US ET – 11:30am / US PT – 8:30am
How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports / US – Some matches will be televised on ESPN channels so it is worth checking their schedules
How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / US – ESPN+
Freiburg Preview: Schuster’s reign
Legendary figure Christian Streich parted company with Freiburg after over a decade in charge of the Baden-Wurttemberg outfit but they have arguably improved following the appointment of Julian Schuster as they begin the match day sitting tucked inside the top four of the Bundesliga.
The home team most recently made it three wins on the bounce as they defeated ten-man Wolfsburg by a goal to nil at the Volkswagen Arena last weekend thanks to a 49th minute winner scored by Michael Rosenfelder.
Bayer Leverkusen Preview: Relinquishing the title
Last season, Bayer Leverkusen won both the Bundesliga and the DFB-Pokal without losing a single game but Xabi Alonso’s side are set to relinquish their grip on the German title as soon as this weekend if Bayern Munich defeat RB Leipzig at the Red Bull Arena on Saturday.
Leverkusen come into this one on the back of a 2-0 victory over Augsburg at the BayArena last weekend in a win that came on the back of back-to-back draws. Patrick Schick and Emi Buendia scored first-half goals for Leverkusen in that match.
Freiburg Team News: A few issues
Freiburg are dealing with a few injury issues for this one as both Manuel Gulde and Daniel-Kofi Kyereh remain sidelined for the hosts, whilst goalkeeper Noah Atubolu is a doubt alongside forward Eren Dinkci.
Predicted XI (4-4-1-1): Muller; Rosenfelder, Ginter, Lienhart, Makengo; Doan, Eggestein, Osterhage, Grifo; Holer; Adamu
Unavailable: Gulde (Injured), Kyereh (Injured)
Questionable: Atubolu (Injured), Dinkci (Injured)
Bayer Leverkusen Team News: Defensive injuries
Ahead of the trip to SC Stadion this weekend, Bayer Leverkusen are dealing with some key defensive injury issues such as on-loan Mario Hermoso as well as Jeanuel Belocian and Nordi Mukiele.
Predicted XI (4-4-1-1): Kovar; Arthur, Tah, Tapsoba, Alex Grimaldo; Tella, Xhaka, Andrich, Emi Buendia; Wirtz; Schick
Unavailable: Mario Hermoso (Injured), Belocian (Injured), Mukiele (Injured), Terrier (Injured)
Questionable:
Freiburg vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction
Freiburg have managed to sneak themselves into the top four. Freiburg’s best ever Bundesliga campaign came under Streich as they finished fifth and the veteran will be proud of Schuster potentially taking them to the next level. They face a Leverkusen side that may well be lacking motivation to a significant degree this weekend with the title potentially having been wrapped up and the visitors also will now be anticipating the announcement of the departure of manager Xabi Alonso. Siding with Freiburg would therefore appear a good value bet for this one.
Freiburg vs Bayer Leverkusen Tip: Double chance – Freiburg to win or draw
