On Friday, September 12, Bayer Leverkusen will face Eintracht in the third round of the Bundesliga. The match starts at 20:30 CET, and here’s a preview of the game.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Eintracht: Match Preview
Bayer Leverkusen has had a difficult start to the season. They lost 1-2 to Hoffenheim in their opening match, and before the international break, they drew 3-3 with Werder. The team lost most of its key players over the summer, and Xabi Alonso stepped down as head coach. He was replaced by Erik ten Hag, whose time was brief—he was let go just days ago. The club has now appointed Kasper Hjulmand, who previously led the Denmark national team to the Euro 2020 semi-finals. This match will be his first in charge of the team.
Eintracht finished third in the Bundesliga last season, earning a spot in the Champions League. They lost their top striker Ekitike to Liverpool, but the squad saw few other changes, and the coaching staff remained the same. This stability helped Frankfurt start the season strong, with a 4-1 victory over Werder and a 3-1 win against Hoffenheim. They have six points from two matches and a goal difference of 7-2, setting a solid foundation for the season.
Match Facts and Head-to-Head Record
- Bayer has not won in their last two matches, with just one victory in the last four games.
- Eintracht is on a three-match winning streak and has lost only once in their last ten games.
- Both teams have scored in their last three meetings.
- In their latest encounter, Bayer won 4-1. 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 started the season differently, but they share one common factor—goals. Bayer has scored four times in two matches, while Eintracht has netted seven. My prediction: over 2.5 goals at odds of 1.5.