Bundesliga Regular Season - 25
SC Freiburg 3 - 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
34' V. Grifo (C. Gunter)
C. Kofane (M. Terrier) 37'
43' Y. Suzuki (P. Treu)
A. Grimaldo 45'+3
HT
A. Grimaldo 51'
M. Terrier (C. Kofane) 52'
63' ↓ V. Grifo ↑D. Scherhant
63' ↓ C. Gunter ↑J. Makengo
↓ I. Maza ↑M. Tillman 66'
70' D. Scherhant
↓ M. Terrier ↑M. Culbreath 75'
76' ↓ J. Beste ↑C. Irie
76' ↓ J. Manzambi ↑L. Holer
79' C. Irie
J. Quansah 83'
↓ E. Poku ↑T. Oermann 83'
↓ E. Fernandez ↑E. Palacios 83'
86' M. Ginter (D. Scherhant)
R. Andrich 90'+2
90'+3 C. Gunter
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
SC Freiburg
Goalkeepers
Noah Atubolu 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Philipp Treu 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
29%
Pass Acc
Matthias Ginter 
CLUTCH HERO
86
Goal Time
86
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.2
Rating
Bruno Ogbus 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Christian Günter 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.7
Rating
Midfielders
Maximilian Eggestein
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
43%
Pass Acc
Johan Manzambi 
DRIBBLER
5
Dribbles
5
Dribbles
5
Attempts
100%
Success %
Jan-Niklas Beste
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Yuito Suzuki 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Vincenzo Grifo
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Forwards
Igor Matanović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Florian Müller 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Philipp Lienhart
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Anthony Jung
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jordy Makengo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Patrick Osterhage
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolas Höfler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cyriaque Irié
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Höler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Derry Scherhant 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
29
Minutes
7.5
Rating
Bayer Leverkusen
Goalkeepers
Janis Blaswich
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
14%
Pass Acc
Defenders
Jarell Quansah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robert Andrich
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Edmond Tapsoba
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Ernest Poku
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
83
Entry
Ezequiel Fernández 
MAGNET
75
Activity
75
Activity
65
Passes
10
Duels
Aleix García
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
81%
Pass Acc
Alejandro Grimaldo
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Forwards
Martin Terrier
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Ibrahim Maza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Christian Kofane 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
5
Shots
7.6
Rating
BENCH
Niklas Lomb
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
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
Tim Oermann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Exequiel Palacios
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Malik Tillman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Montrell Culbreath
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonas Hofmann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Emmanuel Owen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26/10/2025 | Bayer Leverkusen | 2 - 0 | SC Freiburg | Bundesliga | BayArena |
| 04/05/2025 | SC Freiburg | 2 - 2 | Bayer Leverkusen | Bundesliga | Europa-Park Stadion |
| 21/12/2024 | Bayer Leverkusen | 5 - 1 | SC Freiburg | Bundesliga | BayArena |
| 17/03/2024 | SC Freiburg | 2 - 3 | Bayer Leverkusen | Bundesliga | Europa-Park Stadion |
| 29/10/2023 | Bayer Leverkusen | 2 - 1 | SC Freiburg | Bundesliga | BayArena |
| 26/02/2023 | SC Freiburg | 1 - 1 | Bayer Leverkusen | Bundesliga | Europa-Park Stadion |
| 03/09/2022 | Bayer Leverkusen | 2 - 3 | SC Freiburg | Bundesliga | BayArena |
| 14/05/2022 | Bayer Leverkusen | 2 - 1 | SC Freiburg | Bundesliga | BayArena |
| 19/12/2021 | SC Freiburg | 2 - 1 | Bayer Leverkusen | Bundesliga | Europa-Park Stadion |
| 23/07/2021 | Bayer Leverkusen | 0 - 0 | SC Freiburg | Friendlies Clubs | Gernot Langes Stadion |
26/10/2025
04/05/2025
21/12/2024
17/03/2024
29/10/2023
26/02/2023
03/09/2022
14/05/2022
19/12/2021
23/07/2021
SC Freiburg Win
Bayer Leverkusen Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 25 GD: +68
P: 25 GD: +27
P: 25 GD: +20
P: 25 GD: +16
P: 25 GD: +14
P: 25 GD: +16
P: 25 GD: -1
P: 25 GD: -5
P: 25 GD: -12
P: 25 GD: -8
P: 24 GD: -9
P: 25 GD: -15
P: 25 GD: -9
P: 25 GD: -12
P: 25 GD: -17
P: 24 GD: -19
P: 25 GD: -21
League Standings
P: 26 GD: +68
P: 26 GD: +29
P: 26 GD: +20
P: 25 GD: +16
P: 25 GD: +14
P: 26 GD: +16
P: 26 GD: 0
P: 25 GD: -5
P: 26 GD: -14
P: 25 GD: -8
P: 25 GD: -12
P: 26 GD: -13
P: 25 GD: -16
P: 25 GD: -9
P: 25 GD: -12
P: 26 GD: -19
P: 26 GD: -21
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Chaos and Class in Six-Goal Europa-Park-Stadion Thriller
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 97/100. A relentless offensive display that proves neither side is ready to blink in the high-pressure race for European qualification.
A Relentless Opening Barrage
The Europa-Park-Stadion was turned into a shooting gallery from the very first minute. A staggering Intensity rating reflects a match where defending was treated as an optional extra. SC Freiburg drew first blood when V. Grifo found the net after 34 minutes, sending the home crowd into raptures. However, Bayer Leverkusen refused to be intimidated, striking back almost instantly through C. Kofane. The pace was frantic, with transitions happening in the blink of an eye. This wasn't a tactical chess match; it was a heavy-metal slugfest where every misplaced pass resulted in a counter-attack. The early exchanges set the tone for a match that would eventually see 38 total shots attempted.
The See-Saw Struggle
Just as the first half looked to be settling, another explosion of goals arrived. The Balance of power shifted 6 times throughout the afternoon, starting with Y. Suzuki restoring the Freiburg lead in the 43rd minute. But Leverkusen possess a clinical edge that few can match, and A. Grimaldo silenced the stadium with a stunning equalizer deep in first-half stoppage time. Coming out for the second half, the momentum stayed with the visitors. M. Terrier, who had already provided an assist, turned scorer in the 52nd minute to give Leverkusen their first lead of the day. For a long period, it seemed Freiburg’s energy had finally spent itself against the quality of the Leverkusen midfield.
Ginter Saves the Day
With time running out and Leverkusen seemingly in control, Freiburg found one last reservoir of strength. The Stakes were high, as a loss would have seen them lose ground in the mid-table battle. The introduction of fresh legs proved vital, as substitute Scherhant provided the spark needed for the final assault. In the 86th minute, the pressure told; M. Ginter rose to meet a cross and buried his header to level the score at 3-3. It was a deserved reward for a team that never stopped believing. This result keeps Leverkusen in the Conference League spots but leaves them wondering how they let a late lead slip in such a volatile environment.
Key Questions
What caused the 6-goal thriller?
A combination of 38 total shots and both teams prioritizing attack over defensive stability created a chaotic 3-3 scoreline.
Did SC Freiburg deserve the late equalizer?
Yes, Freiburg’s 21 shots and persistent late pressure made Ginter’s 86th-minute goal a fair reflection of the match.
How did Yuito Suzuki change the game?
Suzuki was the creative engine, scoring the second goal and providing two key passes to keep the Leverkusen defense stretched.
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.
European Ambitions Collide at Europa-Park Stadion
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 74/100. This is a quintessential six-pointer where the winner secures a massive advantage in the race for continental qualification.
The Setup
On March 07, 2026, the Bundesliga witnesses a tactical chess match as 7th-placed SC Freiburg hosts 6th-placed Bayer Leverkusen. The Stakes are massive; only seven points separate these rivals in the hunt for European football. Freiburg’s recent Form has been a roller coaster, but their home advantage at the Europa-Park Stadion remains a significant factor. With a combined average of 3.6 goals per game, both sides bring a clinical edge that promises to break any defensive deadlock.
Key Battle
The outcome will likely hinge on the duel between Freiburg's attacking focal point, Igor Matanović, and Leverkusen’s seasoned campaigner, Lucas Vázquez. Matanović provides the physical presence needed to disrupt the visitors' backline, while Vázquez’s elite delivery and defensive positioning represent the technical Balance that Xabi Alonso’s side relies upon to transition from defense to attack.
Our Prediction
Our take is that Leverkusen’s superior individual Stars, including the likes of P. Hincapié and E. Tapsoba, will provide the platform for a narrow victory. While Freiburg will exploit set-pieces and high-intensity pressing, we expect Leverkusen to weather the early storm and use their 41.9% win probability to secure three points. It won't be easy, but the visitors' depth should see them through in a high-scoring encounter.