Leverkusen vs Frankfurt Prediction for 13 September 2025 - Football

🔊 Will Bayer secure their first win of the season, or will Eintracht clinch a third consecutive victory? At the BayArena, the Leverkusen side, now under the guidance of a new head coach, will host the Eagles from Frankfurt. Eintracht have been delivering high-scoring performances at the start of the season, proving they are capable of aiming for more than just a Champions League spot. A victory for the visitors on Bayer's turf would be a strong statement of their ambitions. In our prediction, we've gathered all the latest news on both teams and shared our analysis of the upcoming clash.

Head-to-Head

📊 In their head-to-head history, Leverkusen hold a clear advantage with 19 wins compared to Frankfurt's 12, while 5 matches ended in draws. Bayer have claimed victory in their last five encounters, but the outcome of the upcoming match is unlikely to be as straightforward.

Bayer Leverkusen Team Overview

🔴 Bayer missed out on a victory in their away match against Werder Bremen, squandering a 3-1 lead from the 64th minute despite having a numerical advantage after their opponent's sending off (3-3). Defensive errors allowed the hosts to equalize. Patrik Schick once again shone in attack, netting twice and bringing his Bundesliga tally for Bayer to 66 goals. Making their debuts were Axel Tappe, Loïc Badé, and Malik Tillman, who also marked his first goal for the "Pharmacists" in Werder's net, playing his first official match for the senior team. Head coach Erik ten Hag emphasized that to achieve a successful season, the team needs to regain cohesion and maintain focus throughout the full 90 minutes.

Eintracht Frankfurt Team Overview

🦅 After a commanding 4-1 home victory over Werder in the opening round, Tino Toppmöller's squad traveled to Sinsheim to face Hoffenheim and secured their second win with a 3-1 triumph. The Eagles opened the scoring in the 17th minute when Ritsu Doan cut inside and curled a stunning left-footed strike into the far top corner. Ten minutes later, the Japanese midfielder doubled his tally, slotting in at the far post following a cross from Jean-Matthieu Baoyia. After the break, the visitors maintained their momentum and netted a third goal, with Doan providing the assist and Uzun Can delivering the precise finish. Hoffenheim attempted a comeback but could only manage a consolation goal in the first minute of added time. This goal merely highlighted Eintracht's impressive performance as they started their Bundesliga campaign with back-to-back wins for the first time since 2012.

Latest news

Bayer Leverkusen

❌ Bayer Leverkusen's patience ran out after just two matches, leading the club to part ways with Erik ten Hag. Kasper Hjulmand, renowned for his work with the Danish national team, has been appointed as the new head coach. The club has signed a contract with the Dane until June 30, 2027.

🎙 Kasper Hjulmand: "I've always regarded Bayer as a well-managed, excellently structured, and ambitious club. This impression has been confirmed in recent days. Being entrusted with such a team is a great honor. Following past successes, I am highly motivated to shape Bayer's future with both proven and promising new players."

📝 Ecuadorian defender Piero Hincapié has joined Arsenal on loan with an option to buy for £50 million. Forward Victor Boniface has moved to Werder Bremen on a one-year loan. Additionally, Bayer signed Al-Qadisiyah midfielder Ignacio Fernández for €30 million, including bonuses, just before the transfer window closed.

❓ Jonas Hofmann's participation in the match against Eintracht remains uncertain. Jeanuel Belocian is nearing a return to the field following a knee injury.

Eintracht Frankfurt

🎙 Eintracht's sporting director Markus Krösche summed up the transfer window: "We managed to retain most of our squad. The teamwork is evident, and the players and coaching staff know each other well. The players understand what Dino Toppmöller and his coaching staff expect from them. We're very pleased with how the season has started, but it's too early to draw any conclusions or make predictions. Our goal is to qualify for European competitions again next season, and we want to stay at the top end of the table for as long as possible. We aim to have a strong Champions League campaign, compete with Europe's best teams, and showcase our signature style of football."

📝 Eintracht and Kocaelispor have agreed on a loan deal for Croatian defender Hrvoje Smolčić, who will spend the rest of the season with the Turkish top-flight club. The newly promoted club has an option to buy. Dina Ebimbe moves to Brest on loan, where the midfielder will spend the remainder of the season in France's top division. Left-back Niels Nkounkou has joined Italian side Torino on loan until the end of the 2025/26 season.

❌ Jonathan Burkardt will miss the away game due to back issues. Mario Götze did not play against Hoffenheim because of muscle pain. Kauan Santos and Jessic Ngankam are continuing their recovery from serious injuries.

🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards

🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards

The referee for this match is Deniz Aytekin, who has averaged 3.3 yellow cards in his last 10 games. In the history of head-to-head encounters, the average total of cautions has been 3.47. Therefore, we recommend a bet on under 3.5 total yellow cards, a bet that has paid off in 7 of the last 8 meetings between these opponents.

⚽ Goal Prediction

Both clubs have started the season differently but have already shown good scoring form and defensive vulnerabilities. The history of their encounters highlights an attacking nature: the average total goals stand at 3.61 per match. Our prediction is over 2.5 total goals. This bet has been successful in 18 of the last 19 head-to-head matches, making it a strong possibility for the upcoming clash.

🚩 Corner Prediction

In the first two rounds, Bayer earned a total of 13 corners (6 in the first match and 7 in the second), while Eintracht managed 12 (7 and 5). Both clubs play attacking football, so a high number of set pieces is expected in the upcoming game. Our prediction: over 9.5 total corners. This bet has already come through in six of Bayer's last seven home matches and in the team's last five consecutive games.

Following the departure of Xabi Alonso and key players, Bayer are clearly navigating turbulent times. Even the management couldn't handle the situation: the head coach was dismissed after just two matches. Whether it was a poor choice of coach or a conflict between Erik ten Hag and the team is irrelevant now. It's unlikely that Kasper Hjulmand, the experienced Danish coach, can fully stabilize the team in just a few days.

In contrast, Eintracht look confident: they continue their high-scoring football from last year and win matches with ease. It's surprising that they are considered underdogs, but this is due to their history in the last five head-to-heads with Bayer, where the Eagles consistently came up short. Based on this, our prediction with a "safety net" is Eintracht will not lose. It wouldn't be surprising if Eintracht actually win, perhaps with a scoreline of 1-2.