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The Bundesliga is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Eintracht Frankfurt take on Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen side in an important encounter at the Bay Arena on Saturday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Eintracht Frankfurt Preview
Eintracht Frankfurt are in third place in the Bundesliga standings and have been in excellent form this season. The away side held Bayern Munich to an admirable 3-3 draw last week and will look to take it up a notch in this fixture.
Bayer Leverkusen, on the other hand, are in fifth place in the league table and have been fairly impressive this season. The hosts were held to a disappointing 2-2 draw by Holstein Kiel in their previous game and have a point to prove this weekend.
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Bayer Leverkusen vs Eintracht Frankfurt Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Bayer Leverkusen have a good recent record against Eintracht Frankfurt and have won 26 out of the 43 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Eintracht Frankfurt's 14 victories.
- Bayer Leverkusen have secured a total of 24 victories at home against Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga - their highest number of home wins against a single opponent in the competition.
- Bayer Leverkusen and Eintracht Frankfurt have not played out a single 0-0 stalemate in the 78 matches they have played against each other in the history of the Bundesliga.
- With only 11 points in their first six games of the season in the Bundesliga, Bayer Leverkusen have made the worst start to a league season by a reigning champion in 12 years.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Eintracht Frankfurt Prediction
Bayer Leverkusen are yet to hit their stride in the Bundesliga and have a point to prove going into this game. The hosts have defensive issues to address and cannot afford to put a foot wrong in this match.
Eintracht Frankfurt have punched above their weight this season and will be intent on keeping their place in the top four. Bayer Leverkusen have the home advantage, however, and hold a slight upper hand going into this game.
Prediction: Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 Eintracht Frankfurt
Bayer Leverkusen vs Eintracht Frankfurt Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Bayer Leverkusen to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Eintracht Frankfurt to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Victor Boniface to score - Yes
