Bundesliga Gameweek 8
Bayer Leverkusen 2 - 0 FT SC Freiburg
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Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Manchester City
5-3
Sunderland
⚡ Intensity
100
⚖️ Balance
91
🏆 Stakes
67
🎲 Upset
0
Eight goals, hat-trick heroics, pure chaos.
Futmetrix Verdict
55
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Gamba Osaka
0-1
Vissel Kobe
⚡ Intensity
40
⚖️ Balance
20
🏆 Stakes
78
🎲 Upset
0
Erik breaks Gamba hearts at 90'
Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Atletico Madrid
2-1
Real Madrid
⚡ Intensity
86
⚖️ Balance
31
🏆 Stakes
100
🎲 Upset
60
A chaotic derby flips Madrid's hierarchy.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Philipp Lienhart 15'
22' E. Poku (A. Garcia)
38' Aleix García
HT
↓ J. Adamu ↑Y. Suzuki 46'
52' E. Tapsoba (A. Grimaldo)
67' ↓ E. Fernandez ↑R. Andrich
↓ J. Manzambi ↑I. Matanovic 67'
↓ L. Kubler ↑M. Rosenfelder 67'
67' ↓ J. Hofmann ↑I. Maza
Philipp Lienhart 74'
Philipp Lienhart 74'
77' ↓ C. M. Kofane ↑P. Schick
↓ D. Scherhant ↑C. Gunter 77'
77' ↓ J. Quansah ↑J. Belocian
↓ L. Holer ↑V. Grifo 85'
85' ↓ E. Poku ↑E. Ben Seghir
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Bayer Leverkusen
Goalkeepers
Mark Flekken 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jarell Quansah 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
Loïc Badé 
MAGNET
104
Activity
104
Activity
93
Passes
11
Duels
Edmond Tapsoba 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Midfielders
Arthur
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aleix García 
ARCHITECT
6
Key Passes
6
Key Passes
1
Assists
111%
Pass Acc
Ezequiel Fernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Álex Grimaldo
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
84%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Jonas Hofmann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Ernest Poku
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Christian Kofane
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
BENCH
Janis Blaswich 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jeanuël Belocian
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jeremiah Mensah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Claudio Echeverri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robert Andrich
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ibrahim Maza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eliesse Ben Seghir
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Patrik Schick
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Martin Terrier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
SC Freiburg
Goalkeepers
Noah Atubolu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Lukas Kübler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Matthias Ginter
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
39%
Pass Acc
Philipp Lienhart 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
2
Fouls
5.9
Rating
Jordy Makengo
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
71%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Maximilian Eggestein
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Johan Manzambi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Philipp Treu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Höler 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Derry Scherhant
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Junior Adamu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
BENCH
Florian Müller
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Anthony Jung
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christian Günter
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maximilian Rosenfelder
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jan-Niklas Beste
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuito Suzuki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolas Höfler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vincenzo Grifo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Igor Matanović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/26/2025 | Bayer Leverkusen | 2 - 0 | SC Freiburg | Bundesliga | BayArena |
| 05/04/2025 | SC Freiburg | 2 - 2 | Bayer Leverkusen | Bundesliga | Europa-Park Stadion |
| 12/21/2024 | Bayer Leverkusen | 5 - 1 | SC Freiburg | Bundesliga | BayArena |
| 03/17/2024 | SC Freiburg | 2 - 3 | Bayer Leverkusen | Bundesliga | Europa-Park Stadion |
| 10/29/2023 | Bayer Leverkusen | 2 - 1 | SC Freiburg | Bundesliga | BayArena |
| 02/26/2023 | SC Freiburg | 1 - 1 | Bayer Leverkusen | Bundesliga | Europa-Park Stadion |
10/26/2025
05/04/2025
12/21/2024
03/17/2024
10/29/2023
02/26/2023
Bayer Leverkusen Win
SC Freiburg Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +26
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 10 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: -7
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: -12
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Bayer Leverkusen
SC Freiburg
Bayer Leverkusen
SC Freiburg
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Leverkusen's Suffocating Control: Freiburg Outclassed
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 39/100. At BayArena, this wasn't merely a Bundesliga fixture—it was a clinical demonstration of tactical superiority that left Freiburg gasping for air.
First Half: Possession as Punishment
Bayer Leverkusen seized the intensity from kickoff and never relinquished it. Commanding 69% possession, the Werkself transformed BayArena into an impenetrable fortress. E. Poku made them pay in the 22nd minute, finishing a precise assist from Aleix García for 1-0. The statistics were suffocating—19 shots to 10—yet Leverkusen's dominance felt even more comprehensive than the scoreline suggested.
The Breaking Point: Tapsoba's Strike and Red Chaos
After the interval, the stakes shifted violently. Edmond Tapsoba doubled the lead in the 52nd minute following Alex Grimaldo's assist—a defender scoring epitomized Leverkusen's total control. Then came the knockout blow: Philipp Lienhart of SC Freiburg received a straight red in the 74th minute. Freiburg's fragile balance shattered entirely. Facing a team that operated at 93% pass accuracy with ten men on the pitch, the visitors were mathematically eliminated.
The Verdict Written in Numbers
Loïc Badé was a colossus for Leverkusen—a 7.9 rating that spoke to defensive mastery. García orchestrated the midfield with six key passes, dictating rhythm. Freiburg? Merely 31% possession, 81% pass accuracy, three shots on target—a team that never threatened. The xG gulf (1.71 vs. 0.72) proved Leverkusen could have won by three without breaking a sweat.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Philipp Lienhart impact the match?
It dismantled Freiburg's defensive structure entirely. Ten men couldn't contain 69% possession; the match became a formality.
What made Edmond Tapsoba the standout performer?
His 52nd-minute goal and 8.5 rating epitomized Leverkusen's suffocating control from defence to attack.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Leverkusen vs. Freiburg: Top-Four Ambitions at the BayArena
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 57/100. Leverkusen aims to cement their top-four status while Freiburg looks to bridge the gap to the European qualification spots.
The Setup
The BayArena sets the stage for a match where the Stakes revolve around maintaining pace with the league leaders. Bayer Leverkusen currently occupies 4th place with 23 points, though their recent Form (LLWWL) has shown uncharacteristic inconsistency. The squad relies heavily on the Stars in their starting eleven, most notably Alejandro Grimaldo, who provides a constant threat from the left. SC Freiburg, sitting in 9th, must improve their defensive Balance to handle the hosts' creative rotations. Goalkeeper Noah Atubolu will be essential for the visitors after recording 15 saves in his recent appearances.
Key Battle
The outcome will likely be decided by the clash between Alejandro Grimaldo and Vincenzo Grifo. Grimaldo’s playmaking ability is the primary engine for Leverkusen's offensive transitions, while Grifo remains Freiburg's most potent creative weapon. The team that better neutralizes the opponent's primary wide threat will likely dictate the flow of the match.
Our Prediction
We anticipate Leverkusen will control the tempo and territory throughout the ninety minutes. While Freiburg possesses the tactical discipline to stay organized, the creative depth of players like Jonas Hofmann and Grimaldo should eventually find a way through. Expect a 2-1 victory for the home side as their superior technical quality manifests during the second half.