On Friday, September 12, Bayer Leverkusen will face Eintracht in the third round of the Bundesliga. The match is scheduled to start at 20:30 CET. Here’s an overview of this matchup.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Eintracht: Match Overview
Last season, Eintracht placed third in the Bundesliga, earning a spot in the Champions League. They lost their star striker Ekitike to Liverpool during the summer, but the overall changes to the squad were minimal, and the coaching team remains the same. This consistency has helped Frankfurt begin the new season strongly, with a 4-1 win over Werder and a 3-1 victory against Hoffenheim. They have six points from two matches and a goal difference of 7-2—making for a solid start.
Match Facts and Head-to-Head Record
- Bayer Leverkusen has not won in their last two games and has only one win in the last four.
- Eintracht has achieved three consecutive wins and lost just once in their last ten matches.
- Both teams have scored in each of their last three games.
- In their latest encounter, Bayer won decisively 4-1, and Eintracht has not beaten Leverkusen since 2022.
Probable Lineups
- Bayer Leverkusen: Flekken; Bade, Tapsoba, Quansah; Grimaldo, Garcia, Andrich, Tella; Tillman, Ben Seghir; Schick.
- Eintracht Frankfurt: Zetterer; Theate, Collins, Koch, Kristensen; Larsson, Chaibi; Bahoya, Uzun, Doan; Burkardt.
Prediction
Both teams have had different starts to the season, but they share a common trait—scoring goals. Bayer has scored four goals in two matches, while Eintracht has found the net seven times. My prediction: over 2.5 goals at odds of 1.5.