Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen will be aiming to end a run of successive draws when they welcome Eintracht Frankfurt to BayArena on Saturday.
Leverkusen were dominant in the Bundesliga last term, but they have dropped points in three of their last five matches. Still, they remain in touch with Bayern Munich at the top of the standings.
Eintracht Frankfurt will present a good challenge this weekend after making an excellent start to the season. They come into this round after winning four of their last five, and are just one point off the top of the standings.
Odds
Despite their recent troubles with draws, Leverkusen remain an odds-on chance to claim maximum points this weekend. Eintracht Frankfurt are huge outsiders at BayArena.
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Bayer Leverkusen | -224 |
| Draw | +428 |
| Eintracht Frankfurt | +545 |
Leverkusen Have Won Last Three Against Frankfurt
| Total | Bayer Leverkusen | Eintracht Frankfurt | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 38 | 21 | 14 | 3 |
| Bundesliga Games | 37 | 20 | 14 | 3 |
| Goals | 134 | 83 | 51 |
Leverkusen have been the dominant team in recent matches against Frankfurt. Alonso’s side have won their last three against their rivals, which includes victories in both matches last term by a three-goal margin.
Frankfurt’s only wins in the last 22 have come in home matches, with their latest success at BayArena being achieved in December 2013. In fact, Frankfurt have picked up just one point from their last ten visits.
🚨⚽ TIP: Both Teams to Score @ -188
Bayer Leverkusen vs. Eintracht Frankfurt Key Stats
- Leverkusen have recorded more home wins against Frankfurt than against any other team in the Bundesliga.
- None of the last 78 league meetings between the sides have ended goalless.
- Leverkusen have conceded 12 goals in their opening six matches, marking their worst defensive start to a German season since 2000.
- Frankfurt have enjoyed their best start to a Bundesliga season in 12 years.
Bayer Leverkusen Team News
Alonso will have a near full-strength squad to select from this weekend. However, their one absence is a notable one.
Last year’s player of the season, Florian Wirtz, is unavailable due to an ankle injury. But, Leverkusen are well-stocked in the forward areas to replace the German.
Possible Lineup
Lukas Hradecky (GK); Robert Andrich, Jonathan Tah, Edmond Tapsoba, Jeremie Frimpong, Granit Xhaka, Exequiel Palacios, Alex Grimaldo, Jonas Hoffman, Nathan Tella, Patrik Schick
Eintracht Frankfurt Team News
Robin Koch will be missing for the visitors this weekend, with the defender unavailable due to a hip injury.
Oscar Hojlund is also absent for Frankfurt, with the Dane out until December. Mehdi Loune is nearing a return, but is unlikely to be risked at the BayArena on Saturday.
Possible Lineup
Kevin Trapp (GK); Rasmus Kristansen, Tuta, Nmamdi Collins, Arthur Theate, Ansgar Knauff, Ellyes Skhiri, Hugo Larsson, Fares Chaibi, Hugo Ekitike, Omar Marmoush
Bayer Leverkusen vs. Eintracht Frankfurt Prediction
Frankfurt would be an interesting selection to pick up at least a point this weekend had it not been for their poor record in this fixture against Leverkusen.
Therefore, due to the historical dominance achieved by the hosts, a home victory would be our play in the Bundesliga.
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