The Matchday 3 clash in the Bundesliga between Bayer Leverkusen and Eintracht Frankfurt will take place on September 12 at the BayArena in Leverkusen. Bayer Leverkusen vs. Eintracht Frankfurt: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Bayer Leverkusen
In the previous round, Leverkusen led by two goals and had a numerical advantage against Werder Bremen but eventually dropped points (3-3). As a result, Bayer extended their winless streak in the Bundesliga to five matches (3 draws, 2 losses). Additionally, the team has conceded at least two goals in each of these games. In the standings, Leverkusen sits in 12th place with one point.
Notably, before this round, Bayer dismissed Erik ten Hag as head coach, appointing Kasper Hjulmand as his successor.
- The club has not won in 5 of their last 7 home matches in the Bundesliga (2 draws, 3 losses).
- At least three goals have been scored in each of the team's last five league games.
- Both teams have scored in 6 of Leverkusen's last 7 Bundesliga matches.
Predicted lineup for Bayer Leverkusen (3-4-3)
Mark Flekken – Axel Tuanzebe, Jeremie Frimpong, Edmond Tapsoba – Alex Grimaldo, Robert Andrich, Aleix Garcia, Nathan Tella – Malik Tillman, Patrik Schick, Christian Kofane.
Eintracht Frankfurt
Dino Toppmöller's side defeated Hoffenheim 3-1 away in the last round. As a result, Eintracht extended their unbeaten run in the league to eight matches (5 wins, 3 draws). Moreover, in their last three Bundesliga matches, the team has scored at least three goals. Eintracht has accumulated six points and is in second place in the standings, trailing Bayern Munich only on goal difference.
- The club has not lost in 8 of their last 10 away matches in the Bundesliga (4 wins, 4 draws).
- Both teams have scored in 6 of the team's last 9 away league games.
- Eintracht has conceded exactly 1 or 2 goals in 7 of their last 9 away matches in the Bundesliga.
Predicted lineup for Eintracht Frankfurt (4-5-1)
Michael Zetterer – Rasmus Kristensen, Nnamdi Collins, Robin Koch, Arthur Theate – Ritsu Doan, Hugo Larsson, Can Uzun, Fares Chaibi, Jean-Matthieu Baouia – Elye Wahi.
Bayer Leverkusen vs. Eintracht Frankfurt: Match Prediction
I expect a high-scoring game in this encounter. Leverkusen tends to play attacking football at home and scores regularly: in their last 25 home Bundesliga matches, they have failed to score only four times, and in 19 of those games, they have netted at least two goals. Meanwhile, in their last 20 home league matches, Bayer has managed to keep a clean sheet only five times.
Eintracht is effective in attack even away from home: in their last 17 away Bundesliga matches, they have failed to score only three times, and in eight of those games, they have breached the opponents' defense at least twice. Furthermore, in the current league season, Dino Toppmöller's team has already scored seven goals. However, in 8 of their last 9 Bundesliga matches, Eintracht has failed to keep a clean sheet.
My prediction: Total over 2.5 goals and Both Teams to Score – Yes
