Bundesliga Regular Season - 20
Eintracht Frankfurt 1 - 3 FT Bayer Leverkusen
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Arthur (A. Grimaldo) 26'
M. Tillman (C. Kofane) 33'
HT
50' R. Koch
53' R. Kristensen
57' ↓ H. Larsson ↑O. Hojlund
A. Grimaldo 63'
↓ E. Fernandez ↑E. Palacios 64'
↓ M. Terrier ↑J. Hofmann 64'
69' E. Skhiri
69' ↓ M. Gotze ↑A. Knauff
69' ↓ R. Doan ↑A. Amaimouni
70' E. Skhiri
70' E. Skhiri
↓ C. Kofane ↑P. Schick 72'
↓ M. Tillman ↑E. Poku 82'
84' ↓ N. Brown ↑J. Bahoya
A. Garcia (E. Poku) 90'+3
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Eintracht Frankfurt
Goalkeepers
Kauã Santos 
SIEVE
33%
Save %
33%
Save %
2
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
Aurèle Amenda 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Robin Koch 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Arthur Theate 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Rasmus Kristensen 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hugo Larsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
Ellyes Skhiri 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
2
Fouls
5.6
Rating
Nathaniel Brown
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Forwards
Ritsu Doan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Mario Götze
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Arnaud Kalimuendo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Michael Zetterer 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Keita Kosugi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fousseny Doumbia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oscar Højlund
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mahmoud Dahoud
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Farès Chaïbi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jean-Mattéo Bahoya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ansgar Knauff
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ayoube Amaimouni-Echghouyab
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bayer Leverkusen
Goalkeepers
Janis Blaswich
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jarell Quansah
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Robert Andrich
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Edmond Tapsoba 
MAGNET
115
Activity
115
Activity
105
Passes
10
Duels
Midfielders
Arthur
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Ezequiel Fernández
MAGNET
71
Activity
71
Activity
62
Passes
9
Duels
Aleix García 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.2
Rating
Alejandro Grimaldo
MAGNET
90
Activity
90
Activity
81
Passes
9
Duels
Forwards
Malik Tillman
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Martin Terrier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Christian Kofane 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.3
Rating
BENCH
Jonas Omlin
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Axel Tape
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Vázquez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jeanuël Belocian
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Exequiel Palacios
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Montrell Culbreath
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonas Hofmann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ernest Poku 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
11
Minutes
6.3
Rating
Patrik Schick
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/09/2025 | Bayer Leverkusen | 3 - 1 | Eintracht Frankfurt | Bundesliga | BayArena |
| 01/03/2025 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 1 - 4 | Bayer Leverkusen | Bundesliga | Deutsche Bank Park |
| 19/10/2024 | Bayer Leverkusen | 2 - 1 | Eintracht Frankfurt | Bundesliga | BayArena |
| 05/05/2024 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 1 - 5 | Bayer Leverkusen | Bundesliga | Frankfurt Arena |
| 17/12/2023 | Bayer Leverkusen | 3 - 0 | Eintracht Frankfurt | Bundesliga | BayArena |
| 08/04/2023 | Bayer Leverkusen | 3 - 1 | Eintracht Frankfurt | Bundesliga | BayArena |
12/09/2025
01/03/2025
19/10/2024
05/05/2024
17/12/2023
08/04/2023
Eintracht Frankfurt Win
Bayer Leverkusen Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 20 GD: +56
P: 20 GD: +22
P: 20 GD: +20
P: 20 GD: +11
P: 20 GD: +11
P: 19 GD: +12
P: 20 GD: -2
P: 20 GD: -5
P: 20 GD: -8
P: 20 GD: -3
P: 20 GD: -13
P: 20 GD: -9
P: 19 GD: -10
P: 20 GD: -14
P: 20 GD: -16
P: 20 GD: -10
P: 20 GD: -16
League Standings
P: 27 GD: +72
P: 27 GD: +30
P: 27 GD: +18
P: 26 GD: +17
P: 27 GD: +15
P: 27 GD: +16
P: 27 GD: -1
P: 26 GD: -6
P: 26 GD: -14
P: 27 GD: -15
P: 27 GD: -9
P: 27 GD: -9
P: 27 GD: -13
P: 27 GD: -17
P: 27 GD: -9
P: 26 GD: -19
P: 27 GD: -22
P: 27 GD: -34
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Clinical Leverkusen Weather Frankfurt Storm
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 60/100. Leverkusen's surgical precision in front of goal proved too much for a Frankfurt side that struggled to capitalize on their set-piece dominance.
Opening Act
The atmosphere at Deutsche Bank Park was electric, but Bayer Leverkusen quickly looked to dampen the mood. Leveraging their superior Balance, the visitors controlled possession with 59% of the ball, forcing Eintracht Frankfurt into a defensive shell. The breakthrough arrived in the 26th minute when A. Grimaldo found Arthur, who finished clinically to give Leverkusen the lead. Before the hosts could recalibrate, Malik Tillman doubled the advantage seven minutes later, finishing a move sparked by C. Kofane. Despite the scoreline, Frankfurt maintained a high Intensity, winning numerous corners but failing to find the final touch required to breach the Leverkusen backline before the interval.
The Pivot
The second half began with a surge of energy from the home side. Robin Koch reignited hope in the 50th minute, rising highest to pull one back and shifting the Balance of the match. Frankfurt began to pile on the pressure, accumulating 11 corners throughout the contest, but their momentum was catastrophically halted in the 70th minute. E. Skhiri was shown a straight red card for a tripping offense, a moment that dramatically lowered the Stakes for a potential comeback. Playing with ten men, the tactical Intensity required to break down a disciplined Leverkusen side became an insurmountable mountain for the hosts, who were forced to balance defensive duties with their increasingly desperate search for an equalizer.
Resolution
With the numerical advantage, Leverkusen managed the closing stages with professional ease. While Frankfurt attempted to manufacture an Upset through sheer willpower, the gaps left behind were eventually exploited. In the third minute of stoppage time, A. Garcia put the result beyond doubt, assisted by E. Poku. The 3-1 victory cements Leverkusen’s position in the top six, showcasing their ability to win even when outshot. For Frankfurt, the defeat deepens a worrying slump in form, as they remain in 8th place with just one win in their last five league outings. The defensive frailties exposed today suggest a difficult road ahead if they wish to bridge the gap to the European qualification spots this season.
Key Questions
How did the red card for E. Skhiri impact the match?
The dismissal in the 70th minute killed Frankfurt's momentum just as they were chasing an equalizer, forcing them to defend rather than 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.
The Bundesliga’s European Crossroads
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 72/100. This six-pointer at Deutsche Bank Park serves as a definitive crossroads for two sides locked on 30 points with identical continental ambitions.
The Setup
On January 31, 2026, the Bundesliga witnesses a clash where the Stakes couldn't be higher. Both Eintracht Frankfurt and Bayer Leverkusen enter Round 20 level on points, fighting for the final European qualification spots. Frankfurt’s season has been defined by chaos; their 39 goals scored are perfectly neutralized by 39 conceded. Leverkusen, while showing better tactical Balance, has struggled for consistency with a recent Form of LLWWL. The midfield battle featuring C. Uzun and H. Larsson will be vital in dictating whether Frankfurt can disrupt Leverkusen's passing rhythm.
Key Battle
The spotlight falls on the individual duel between Frankfurt’s spearhead Arnaud Kalimuendo and Leverkusen’s emerging threat Montrell Culbreath. Kalimuendo’s ability to exploit the channels will test a Leverkusen backline that has conceded nearly two goals per game on average. Conversely, Culbreath’s pace is the perfect weapon to punish a Frankfurt defense that often leaves too much space behind their wing-backs. This is where the Stars of both squads must deliver under pressure.
Our Prediction
Data suggests a goal-fest. With a combined expected goals conceded of 3.5 per match, neither side has shown the defensive discipline to keep a clean sheet. Leverkusen are slight favorites due to their away win rate, but the atmosphere at Deutsche Bank Park usually inspires Frankfurt in crunch matches. Expect a high-octane 2-2 draw where clinical finishing masks defensive frailties.