Bayer Leverkusen vs Freiburg

Match summary

Bayer Leverkusen came from behind to win 2-1 at home to Freiburg.

Derry Scherhant put Freiburg ahead in the 14th minute, set up by Philipp Treu, Ibrahim Maza equalised in the 19th minute, set up by Patrik Schick, and Patrik Schick won it in the 76th minute, set up by Ibrahim Maza.

The chances backed that up: Bayer Leverkusen created 1.85 expected goals (xG) from 12 shots to Freiburg's 1.21 from 11.

Bayer Leverkusen hosted Freiburg on matchday 6 of the Bundesliga in an evenly contested fixture. The visitors recorded 51 percent possession and 106 attacks compared to the home side with 49 percent possession and 91 attacks. Freiburg also registered 47 dangerous attacks and 508 passes, while Bayer Leverkusen produced 12 shots against 11 from their opponents. The hosts managed 5 shots on target to 2 for the away team, earning 4 corners to 3. Bayer Leverkusen committed 12 fouls and received 0 yellow cards, whereas Freiburg conceded 5 fouls and accumulated 1 yellow card as the match finished with a 2-1 scoreline.

Derry Scherhant opened the scoring for Freiburg in the 14th minute with a left foot shot. Ibrahim Maza equalised for Bayer Leverkusen in the 19th minute using a right foot shot to level the score at 1-1 before half-time, following a yellow card shown to Freiburg player Philipp Treu in the 39th minute for a foul. During the second half, Patrik Schick scored the winning goal for Bayer Leverkusen in the 76th minute with a right foot shot to make it 2-1. Numerous substitutions were made by both teams before the final whistle confirmed the home victory.