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Bayer Leverkusen – Eintracht Frankfurt
The 2022/23 season in the Bundesliga is entering its decisive phase and exciting matches are on the agenda again this coming weekend. In addition to the fight for the title and the relegation battle, there will also be a scramble for places in the Europa League. Next Saturday at 3:30 p.m., Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Eintracht Frankfurt will face off. Both teams want to reach Europe and who can make a big step in this direction, you can find out in our Leverkusen – Frankfurt tip.
A look at the table makes it clear how tight the battle for sixth place really is. Leverkusen have won their last four games and have thus worked their way up to 40 points. The Werkself is now only one point behind their upcoming opponents from Frankfurt. The Hessians, on the other hand, have waited five league games for a win and last Friday only managed a 1-1 draw against VfL Bochum in front of their own fans.
Leverkusen – Frankfurt info:
– Date & Time: 08.04.2023, 15:30 hrs.
– Venue: BayArena, Leverkusen
– Competition: Bundesliga, Matchday 27
– TV broadcast: Sky
Leverkusen Form & Balance Check
The Werkself from Leverkusen is currently on course to qualify for the Europa League after all. Even though there are still eight rounds to go in this season, coach Xabi Alonso’s team makes a very compact and, above all, solid impression. As we all know, the numbers don’t lie and Leverkusen have recently won four games in a row.
It was also clear in the last duel against Schalke 04 that Leverkusen can be patient. Despite one or two unused chances in the first half, the Werkself did not get restless and Bayer then rewarded themselves with three goals in the second half. With a seventh-place finish, Leverkusen have never been in a better position this season.
Revenge for the first leg
In addition to the opportunity to move past their upcoming opponents from Frankfurt, Leverkusen will also be looking for revenge for the first leg. On the Main, Bayer had to admit defeat with 1:5 and it was Leverkusen’s highest defeat of the season to date. If we take a closer look at the statistics for this match, it should come down to a home win for Leverkusen.
The last ten duels between Bayer 04 and Frankfurt were always won by the home team. Leverkusen’s home record is also impressive. With 20 points, the Werkself is in eighth place in this record.
Leverkusen facts & analysis
– Last 4 games won
– First leg lost 1:5
– Currently in 7th place
Frankfurt Form & Balance Check
At some point every streak comes to an end and fortunately for the Hessians, that was the case on Tuesday night. In the quarter-finals of the DFB Cup, Frankfurt more than deserved a 2-0 win over Union Berlin. After seven games in a row without a win, the victory over the Eisern was like a liberating blow.
In the best case scenario, the momentum should be carried over into the game against Leverkusen. Frankfurt will be hoping for a similar performance to the first leg. The 5:1 was the highest win under coach Oliver Glasner in the Bundesliga to date. If we take a closer look at the away table in the Bundesliga, Frankfurt will have to deliver on Saturday. So far, the SGE has managed 17 points away from home.
Form curve points downwards
The omens for the upcoming match should be clear to all Eintracht fans. If there is a defeat in Leverkusen on Saturday, then the Hessians would not only lose their sixth place, but also slip out of the top six for the first time since matchday eight. The Hessians have been without a win for no less than five games and the SGE’s problem of late has been that they have been anything but accurate in front of goal. Apart from top scorer Kolo Muani, there is not much going on in Eintracht’s offensive. Kamada is the SGE’s second-best attacker with his twelve scorer points.
Frankfurt facts & analysis
– Without a win for 5 league games.
– Too dependent on Kolo Muani
– Last cup win
Predicted line-up – last updated 6 April 2023
The Werkself from Leverkusen really has no reason to go into the upcoming match changed. Coach Xabi Alonso will send exactly the same eleven onto the pitch that defeated Schalke 04 3-0 on the last matchday. Wirtz, Diaby and Adli will again convince in the offensive with their technique and speed.
The opponents from Frankfurt recently won 2-0 against Union in the cup and coach Glasner will not do a thing to change his eleven. Götze and Kolo Muani are likely to make the difference in the Hesse attack again. Borre could also come on for Kamada. Otherwise, the first eleven is as good as set in stone.
Leverkusen – Frankfurt direct comparison & statistics
When it comes to the direct comparison between these two teams, Leverkusen has the edge. The Werkself won 36 games, in addition to 28 wins for the SGE and 13 draws. Frankfurt won the first leg 5:1.
– The average number of goals scored when Bayer Leverkusen and Eintracht Frankfurt meet is 4.8.
– The winner of the last encounter was Eintracht Frankfurt
– Bayer Leverkusen have won 3 home games in a row
– Winning streak stands at 6 games for Bayer Leverkusen
