The Bundesliga returns with an exciting duel as defending champions Bayer Leverkusen welcome third place finisher Eintracht Frankfurt to the BayArena.
Leverkusen, currently three points behind leaders Bayern Munich, will be aiming to bounce back from their recent draw and consolidate their position in the title race.
Meanwhile, Frankfurt, unbeaten in their last five league games, will look to continue their impressive start to the season and potentially overtake the hosts in the table.
Game preview
This clash promises to be an exciting affair, with two of the most exciting teams in the Bundesliga going head to head.
Leverkusen, led by a Spanish tactician Xabi Alonsohave demonstrated their attacking prowess, but their defensive deficiencies are a concern, particularly at home, where they have conceded a worrying eight of their 12 goals this season.
Frankfurt, led by the experienced Dino Toppmollerwere a constant threat going forward, led by the in-form duo Omar Marmoush And Hugo Larsson.
The visitors’ ability to find the net has been a hallmark of their campaign and they will be confident of exposing Leverkusen’s defensive line.
Head to head
The historical record between these two teams favors Leverkusen, who have won three of the last four meetings, including a 5-1 win against Frankfurt in October 2022.
However, their recent performances will give the visitors encouragement as they are undefeated in their last five Bundesliga games.
Team news
Leverkusen could do without its star player Florian Wirtzwho probably suffered an ankle injury while playing for Germany. In his absence, the responsibility falls to Victor Boniface, who takes care of the offense.
Meanwhile, Frankfurt is likely to get by without the services of Oscar Hojlund due to an ankle problem.
forecast
Given the attacking power of both teams and Leverkusen’s defensive weaknesses at home, this game has the potential to be a high-scoring affair.
While the hosts have the edge in recent head-to-head comparisons, Frankfurt’s impressive form and possible absence of Wirtz could mean this is a closely contested game.
Our prediction is a 2-2 draw, with both teams sharing the win in an entertaining Bundesliga clash.
Betting Tips
– Both teams score
– Over 2.5 goals
– Victor Bonifatius can score at any time
– Omar Marmoush can score at any time