Bundesliga 26/27 · Round 6 · SUN, OCT 18
Bayer Leverkusen vs SC Freiburg match report: Bayer Leverkusen edge past SC Freiburg
Bayer Leverkusen came from behind to beat SC Freiburg 2-1 in the Bundesliga, with Patrik Schick's second-half goal proving decisive.
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Result
The match finished 2-1 to Bayer Leverkusen, a home win. The score was level at 1-1 at half-time. Bayer Leverkusen took the lead in the 76th minute and held on for the three points.
Goals
Derry Lionel Scherhant put SC Freiburg ahead in the 14th minute, assisted by Philipp Treu. The goal takes Derry Lionel Scherhant to 2 Bundesliga goals for SC Freiburg this season. Ibrahim Maza equalised for Bayer Leverkusen in the 19th minute, assisted by Patrik Schick. The goal takes Ibrahim Maza to 2 Bundesliga goals for Bayer Leverkusen this season. Patrik Schick scored the winner for Bayer Leverkusen in the 76th minute, assisted by Ibrahim Maza. The goal takes Patrik Schick to 6 Bundesliga goals for Bayer Leverkusen this season.
Match flow
Neither side held the upper hand in the first half. Neither side held the upper hand in the second half. Neither side held the upper hand across the match. The only spell with a clear territorial edge was the opening 15 minutes, when SC Freiburg were on top.
Key stats
Bayer Leverkusen had 5 shots on target to SC Freiburg's 1, and 4 shots off target to SC Freiburg's 5. Bayer Leverkusen had 5 free kicks to SC Freiburg's 12. Possession was even at 50% each.
Discipline
Bayer Leverkusen received no yellow cards. SC Freiburg received 1 yellow card. The match official was Florian Badstubner.
Streaks
Bayer Leverkusen have now won 3 Bundesliga matches in a row this season. Bayer Leverkusen are now unbeaten in 5 Bundesliga matches this season. SC Freiburg's defeat ended an unbeaten run of 5 Bundesliga matches.
Pre-match
Bookmakers made Bayer Leverkusen the favourites, at an implied 56%; Bayer Leverkusen won the match.
What it means
Bayer Leverkusen are now 4th in the Bundesliga with 13 points and a goal difference of 7. SC Freiburg are now 3rd with 13 points and a goal difference of 9.
Verdict
Bayer Leverkusen recovered from an early SC Freiburg goal to win 2-1, with Patrik Schick's second-half strike proving decisive. The match was even on territory, but Bayer Leverkusen's superior shot count told. The result extends Bayer Leverkusen's winning run and ends SC Freiburg's unbeaten start.