SC Freiburg vs Bayer Leverkusen
Time: 2:30 pm EST
Odds: SC Freiburg +350, Draw +275, Bayer Leverkusen -133
Last Game: 1-1 draw on November 23rd
Both teams enter this game in need of a win to stay in the mix for a european spot. Hosts Freiburg enter the game following a 3-3 draw to Frankfurt in midweek action. Having only won a single game in their last 7 Freiburg sits in 8th, 2 spots and 4 points back of Wolfsburg and the last Europa League spot, and will need a result here to keep pace. Lukas Kübler remains out with Janik Haberer doubtful. Bayer Leverkusen will also be hungry for a result here after being upset at home 4-1 by Wolfsburg in mid week. Leverkusen find themselves in 5th, tied with 4th place Borussia Monchengladbach on points but having a worse goal differential, and will need a result if they hope to be playing Champions League football next year. Lars Bender remains out, with Kevin Volland doubtful and Jonathan Tah looking like a game time decision.
This has been a close, low scoring affair the last 4 times these sides have faced each other with 4 goals and 3 draws in those 4 matches. Freiburg has made up for their anemic offense at home with a stout defense, being one of the top team in the league when playing at home. Meanwhile, Leverkusen’s offense has done slightly better away from home scoring one more goal on the road than they do at home. Expect a low scoring, tough fought game.