Eintracht Frankfurt – Bayer Leverkusen
Our Frankfurt – Leverkusen betting tip is: More than 2.5 goals – 1.63 odds
- In the last two Frankfurt games, more than 2.5 goals have been scored
- In the first half of the season, this bet would also have worked
- Leverkusen has the third-best offense at home in the league
Eintracht Frankfurt will host second-place Bayer Leverkusen at Deutsche Bank Park on Saturday. The Hessians come with a painful 4-0 defeat against Bayern Munich, which revealed some weaknesses. Coach Dino Toppmöller faces difficult personnel decisions – in particular, the nomination of striker Elye Wahi for the starting eleven is causing discussion, after he only got short appearances recently.
The Werkself under Xabi Alonso are traveling with a spring in their step after a confident 2-0 win at Holstein Kiel during the week. They have a comfortable 8-point lead over third-placed Frankfurt. The form curve speaks for the guests – while Frankfurt has not even been able to win in the second half in the last five games, Leverkusen continues to be unbeaten. You can find out who will come out on top in this top game in our Frankfurt – Leverkusen betting tip.
Frankfurt – Leverkusen info
- Venue: Deutsche Bank Park, Frankfurt am Main
- Date and Time: 01.03.2025, 18:30
- Competition: Bundesliga, 24th matchday
- TV broadcast: Sky
Frankfurt Form & Bilanz Check
Eintracht Frankfurt’s form is currently showing worrying fluctuations. The clear 0-4 defeat at FC Bayern last weekend once again revealed the defensive problems of the Hessian team. Particularly striking: Eintracht have conceded goals in each of the last five games, usually even in the second half.
Nevertheless, Dino Toppmöller’s team is in a strong third place in the table with 42 points. The 3-1 win against Holstein Kiel and the two 1-1 draws against Wolfsburg and Gladbach show that the team is still competitive. However, it lacks consistency – especially in important games such as the Europa League clash at AS Roma (0:2), Eintracht was unable to convince.
Who starts where?
The current debate about the starting eleven is interesting: new signing Elye Wahi has recently been given more playing time, while at the same time four established players have to fear for their future due to their inconsistent form. The coming weeks will show whether Toppmöller finds the right balance between rotation and stability. In any case, Frankfurt’s three-point lead over SC Freiburg should keep them on their toes.
Frankfurt Facts & Analysis
- Third place in the table
- One defeat in the last eight league games
- Last BL game lost 0:4 against Bayern
Eintracht are expected to line up against Leverkusen in their usual 3-4-2-1 formation. The choice of striker will be particularly interesting: after his recent brief appearances, Wahi could be given a chance from the start for the first time.
The 22-year-old has been showing signs of improvement recently, although Toppmöller has been cautious in his integration so far. In defense, the well-rehearsed back three around Tuta will likely be fielded, while in midfield, Chaïbi and Højlund are likely to form the creative center.
It will be interesting to see whether the coach makes personnel changes after the clear defeat against Bayern – the bench with experienced players like Koch and Skhiri offers him alternatives.
Leverkusen Form & Bilanz Check
Bayer Leverkusen continues to perform impressively and underlines its ambitions in the Bundesliga. Xabi Alonso’s team beat Holstein Kiel 2-0 in the last matchday, with Patrik Schick’s efficiency and Florian Wirtz’s skill particularly standing out. With 50 points now, the Werkself are in second place in the table, eight points behind leaders Bayern Munich.
Leverkusen’s defensive stability in recent weeks has been remarkable. After the goalless draw against Bayern Munich and at VfL Wolfsburg, they have now achieved another clean sheet. The team has also shown strong nerves under pressure, as evidenced by the hard-fought 3-2 extra-time win over 1. FC Cologne in the DFB Cup. Interestingly, a noticeable number of Leverkusen’s second halves have ended in draws – this has been the case in 80% of the last five games.
Strong offense
The quality of the squad is particularly underlined by the accuracy of Schick, who now has an impressive 15 goals in 20 league games. Together with the playmaker Wirtz and the reliable passer Granit Xhaka, he forms the core of a team that is still represented in all competitions. One may wonder whether this triple burden can be managed in the long term – but so far the team has mastered this challenge with flying colors.
Leverkusen Facts & Analysis
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- Second place in the table
- Unbeaten in 21 league games
- Last BL game won 2-0 against Kiel
Bayer Leverkusen are likely to stick with the tried and tested 3-4-2-1 system in the upcoming game, which coach Xabi Alonso has successfully established this season. Patrik Schick, who has recently been in strong form and has already scored 15 goals in 20 league games, is expected to lead the line.
In the attacking midfield, Wirtz and Adli could form the creative center, while the well-rehearsed duo Andrich/Xhaka should ensure defensive stability. In the back three, the departure of Jonathan Tah is a bitter loss, but Tapsoba, Hincapié and Hermoso should form a solid defensive formation.
The wings will likely be occupied by the offensive Grimaldo and Frimpong, while Kovář could keep goal. The final lineup will be announced shortly before the game kicks off, but this formation has proven very successful in recent weeks.
Frankfurt – Leverkusen head to head & statistics
The most recent results clearly favor Leverkusen. The Werkself won four of the last five direct duels against Eintracht, including a clear 5-1 in Frankfurt in May 2024. Bayer last won 2-1 in October 2024.
The flood of goals in these encounters is remarkable: at least three goals were scored in all five games. Leverkusen scored with impressive consistency – the Alonso team scored at least one goal in the second half in each of these games.
Frankfurt’s last win came a while back – a 5-1 home victory in 2023. Since then, things have not gone well for the Hessians in this duel. Interestingly, although Eintracht have scored in four of the last five meetings, they have usually had major problems defensively.
What is striking: the second half has so far usually been decisive for the game. In four of the last five duels, at least two goals were scored after the break. This is a particular problem for Eintracht – they regularly conceded the knockout in this phase.
