TIPS - Bayer 04 Leverkusen VS SC Freiburg

[(Bayer 04 Leverkusen) Strength]:
1. Alex Grimaldo has scored 4 goals for Bayer 04 Leverkusen in the Bundesliga this season. He is the top scorer in the team.
2. After 7 rounds of the Bundesliga this season, Bayer 04 Leverkusen have got 4 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, ranking 5th in the league table, so they are in good form.
3. After 7 rounds of the Bundesliga this season, Bayer 04 Leverkusen have completed 60 dribbles, ranking them second in the league for the most successful dribbles.
4. In-form Bayer 04 Leverkusen have kept unbeaten in the last 6 Bundesliga matches with 4 wins and 2 draws.
5. Bayer 04 Leverkusen have won their last two Bundesliga encounters, being at a mental advantage.
6. Bayer 04 Leverkusen have won 2 of their last 3 official matches in AH with performances as expected.

[(Bayer 04 Leverkusen) Weakness]:
1. After 7 rounds of the Bundesliga this season, Bayer 04 Leverkusen have completed only 50 tackles, the lowest number in the whole league.
2. After 7 rounds of the Bundesliga this season, Bayer 04 Leverkusen have successfully completed only 16 crosses, the fewest in the whole league.

[(SC Freiburg) Strength]:
1. Vincenzo Grifo has scored 3 goals for SC Freiburg after 7 rounds in the Bundesliga this season. He is the top scorer in the team.
2. After 7 rounds of the Bundesliga this season, SC Freiburg have completed 244 long passes, the highest number in the whole league.
3. After 7 rounds of the Bundesliga this season, SC Freiburg have committed only 60 fouls, the fewest in the whole league.
4. In-form SC Freiburg have kept unbeaten in the last 8 official matches with 4 wins and 4 draws.
5. SC Freiburg have lost only 1 of the last 8 official matches in AH with performances as expected.

[(SC Freiburg) Neutral]:
1. After 7 rounds of the Bundesliga this season, SC Freiburg have got 2 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses, ranking 11th in the league table, with mediocre performances.

[(SC Freiburg) Weakness]:
1. After 7 rounds of the Bundesliga this season, SC Freiburg have earned only 27 corner kicks, ranking them second-to-last in the league for the fewest corners won.

[Tips]:
SC Freiburg are currently in excellent form, having gone 9 matches unbeaten, with a stable offensive and defensive system. They have conceded only 6 goals in their last 7 matches, averaging fewer than one goal per match.

The team maintains strict tactical discipline, and their set-pieces, orchestrated by Vincenzo Grifo, pose a significant threat, creating a direct matchup challenge against Bayer 04 Leverkusen's Alex Grimaldo.

Although Bayer 04 Leverkusen are playing at home, their defensive vulnerabilities are evident, having conceded 10 goals in their last two matches.

Coach Kasper Hjulmand has acknowledged issues within the team鈥檚 defensive organization. Additionally, the absence of central defender Axel Tape due to injury further limits their defensive rotation options.

The slippery pitch conditions may adversely affect Bayer 04 Leverkusen's possession and passing, while SC Freiburg's strengths in counter-attacking and wide crosses could become more effective.

Although SC Freiburg will be missing midfielder Johan Manzambi due to suspension, the team are strong enough, so we expect them to keep unbeaten this time.

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