Bayer Leverkusen extended their strong record against SC Freiburg with a home victory on Sunday. The win on 18 October 2026 marked their 25th triumph in 54 Bundesliga meetings with Freiburg, with 16 draws.
The result means Leverkusen are now unbeaten in their last seven league matches against this opponent. Last season, Leverkusen won 2-0 at home, with the away fixture finishing 3-3. The victory was significant as both teams entered the match having scored 14 goals each this season but occupied different positions in the table.
Season Context Ahead of Kick-Off
Heading into the match, SC Freiburg led the Bundesliga with 13 points, while Bayer Leverkusen sat fourth with 10 points. Both sides had netted 14 times in five games, but Leverkusen had conceded eight goals compared to Freiburg's four. In their last five competitive matches, Leverkusen had recorded three wins, one draw, and one loss.
Tactically, the absence of Yuito Suzuki for the visitors posed a challenge. The central question was whether Leverkusen could break down Freiburg's compact defensive shape without conceding too much space. Home advantage and Freiburg's ability to adapt without their attacking player were key factors.
The win builds momentum ahead of Leverkusen's next tough away fixture at 1899 Hoffenheim on 25 October. Hoffenheim currently sit 17th in the table.
DAZN said: "Bayer Leverkusen - SC Freiburg live on DAZN: The key facts for the match." The broadcaster also referenced the historical record: "Match report I Leverkusen have won 25 of the 54 duels against SC Freiburg." The match was available live to subscribers of the DAZN Unlimited package, which also carries selected Bundesliga matches in HDR with Dolby 5.1 sound. Bayer Leverkusen's next task is the away trip to Sinsheim this coming Saturday.
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