Freiburg vs Bayer Leverkusen prediction 07.03.2026 | Bundesliga

Freiburg started the season with some real hope. After finishing fifth last year and landing a Europa League spot, fans figured the team could push on from there. But honestly, things have been all over the place. Schuster’s side are 13 points off the top four, and results have been hit or miss.

Only two wins from their last seven matches. Both of those came at the Europa-Park-Stadion, though. That’s the one bright spot. They’ve won five in a row at home and haven’t lost there in 15 matches.

Up front, Igor Matanović leads the way with six Bundesliga goals. Vincenzo Grifo and Yuito Suzuki have chipped in 9 together, too. Still, injuries are piling up. Philipp Lienhart, Lukas Kübler, and Max Rosenfelder are all out, and Daniel-Kofi Kyereh might not make it either.

The glow from Bayer Leverkusen’s title run in 2023 to 24 has faded a little. Die Werkelf finished third last season, which already felt like a step back. This year has been even less convincing. Leverkusen currently sit sixth, and recent form does not inspire much confidence. Just one win from the last five matches in all competitions tells its own story.

Away from home, though, the picture is slightly brighter. Kasper Hjulmand’s side edged Hamburger 1-0 in midweek, and that result means only one defeat in the last five away games. Not perfect, but steady enough.

Christian Kofane leads the attack with four league goals and should start again. However, the injury list is long. Eliesse Ben Seghir, Nathan Tella, Mark Flekken, Loïc Badé, Lucas Vázquez, and Patrik Schick are all unavailable, which limits Schuster’s options.