Bayer Leverkusen vs Eintracht Frankfurt Preview
- Tournament: Bundesliga
- Date: Saturday, Oct 19
- Kick-off Time: 02:30 pm GMT
- Venue: BayArena, Germany
German champions Bayer Leverkusen will host Eintracht Frankfurt for their seventh game of the 2024/25 Bundesliga season at their home ground BayArena. They are looking to return to winning ways following their 2-2 draw with Holstein Kiel just before the international break.
Hosts Bayer Leverkusen will lock horns with in-form Eintracht Frankfurt in a highly-anticipated fixture and have averaged a sensational 2.5 goals per game in their last six matches. Xabi Alonso’s men have opened their season on a high note and have beaten 5-1 and 3-0 the last two times they played Eintracht Frankfurt. A strong start to the new campaigns could set the foundations of their title-defending campaign.
Meanwhile, Eintracht Frankfurt are coming off a 3-3 draw with league-leaders Bayern Munich in their last game and sitting just a point below the Bavarians in the league standings.
Bayer Leverkusen Team News
Florian Wirtz sustained an ankle injury during the international break and will not be available this weekend. The hosts enter this game without any other injury concerns and should name the exact XI that secured a draw in their last game against Holstein Kiel.
Eintracht Frankfurt Team News
As for Eintracht Frankfurt, they will be without the services of Mehdi Loune and Oscar Hojlund with long-term injuries. Goalkeeper Kevin Trapp also remains out with a hip injury.
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Bayer Leverkusen vs Eintracht Frankfurt Predicted Lineups
Bayer Leverkusen predicted lineup (3-4-3):
Goalkeeper: Hradecky
Defenders: Tapsoba, Tah, Hincapie
Midfielders: Frimpong, Palacios, Xhaka, Grimaldo
Forwards: Adli, Palacios; Boniface
Eintracht Frankfurt predicted lineup (4-4-2):
Goalkeeper: Santos
Defenders: Kristensen, Tuta, Koch, Theate
Midfielders: Dina Ebimbe, Shkiri, Larsson, Chaibi
Forwards: Ekitike, Marmoush
Head-to-Head Record
The two sides have faced off 43 times in the past, with Bayer Leverkusen winning 26 of those games. Eintracht Frankfurt has only won 14 matches between both sides, whereas the remaining three games ended in a draw.
Last five match results:
| Date | Match | Competition |
| May 05, 2024 | Eintracht Frankfurt 1-2 Bayer Leverkusen | Bundesliga |
| December 17, 2023 | Bayer Leverkusen 2-2 Eintracht Frankfurt | Bundesliga |
| April 08, 2023 | Bayer Leverkusen 2-2 Eintracht Frankfurt | Bundesliga |
| October 15, 2022 | Eintracht Frankfurt 0-2 Bayer Leverkusen | Bundesliga |
| May 02, 2022 | Bayer Leverkusen 2-2 Eintracht Frankfurt | Bundesliga |
Key Players to Watch in Bayer Leverkusen vs Eintracht Frankfurt
Victor Boniface (Bayer Leverkusen)
The Nigerian striker had a sensational start to his 2024/25 campaign as he has already bagged six goals and one assist in nine games across all competitions. His work rate and goalscoring instincts make him one of the biggest prospects in German football.
Hugo Ekitike (Eintracht Frankfurt)
Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike is one of the first names on the teamsheets and will no doubt play an important role in Dino Toppmöller’s squad this season. The young striker has been in sensational form so far, bagging five goals and four assists in eight appearances this season.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Eintracht Frankfurt Prediction
The hosts are coming off a 2-2 draw with Holstein Kiel just before the international break and will stick to their attacking style of play. In their last six league fixtures, Leverkusen have kept only zero clean sheets and have conceded 12 goals. During the game against Bayern Munich, Xabi Alonso’s men were poor from an offensive perspective but expect to return to winning ways this weekend.
As for Eintracht Frankfurt, they had a bright start to their domestic campaign as they are coming off a 3-3 draw with the Bavarians from their last game. The Eagles have taken control from an offensive and defensive perspective in recent games and are just a point behind league leaders Bayern Munich.
Predicted Score: Bayer Leverkusen 3-2 Eintracht Frankfurt
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Where to Watch Bayer Leverkusen vs Eintracht Frankfurt Live?
| Country | Where to watch |
| USA | ESPN Plus |
| UK | Sky Sports Football |
| India | Sony |
FAQs
Q. When is Bayer Leverkusen vs Eintracht Frankfurt?
The Bayer Leverkusen vs Eintracht Frankfurt game will be played on 19th October at BayArena.
Q. Where to watch Bayer Leverkusen vs Eintracht Frankfurt live for free?
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Q. What is the predicted score in Bayer Leverkusen vs Eintracht Frankfurt?
The predicted score for Bayer Leverkusen vs Eintracht Frankfurt is 3-2.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Bayer Leverkusen vs Eintracht Frankfurt?
Both sides have met 43 times in the past. Leverkusen managed 26 wins, with Leverksusen secured 14 straight wins whereas the remaining three matches ended in a draw.