Let's dive in. Between the pipes, Bayer Leverkusen touts the super-shot-stoppers Lukáš Hrádecký and Matěj Kovář, boasting strong ratings of 7.20 and 7.10 respectively. On the other hand, Freiburg's minder Müller stands tall with a 6.85 rating.
Tracking talent on the field, Piero Hincapié, Granit Xhaka, and Exequiel Palacios have been top guns for Leverkusen with striking accuracy in their passes. For Freiburg, Lucas Höler, Johan Manzambi, and Maximilian Eggestein seem to have found their groove in the goal box.
Taking a look back, Bayer Leverkusen has had most of the cheer when facing Freiburg in the field. There been more puddles of sweat being left in Freiburg's half than Leverkusen's after their past meets. Nonetheless, historical countenance doesn’t equate to future results.
Bayer Leverkusen has had a gold-star regular season record with 19 wins, 10 draws, and only 2 losses. Freiburg hasn't necessarily been slacking, with a decent 15 wins, 6 draws, and 10 losses. Both teams have been whirling like dervishes on their respective games recently. Looks like Mama gave them all a pep talk before the games!
Summing it all up and consulting my crystal ball, it seems we've got a winner on our hands.
Albert’s Prediction: Bayer Leverkusen by 1