Can Frankfurt Spoil Bayer Leverkusen Record Unbeaten Streak? 05/05/2024
Midweek, Bayer Leverkusen extended its non-losing streak in all competitions to 47 games. Frankfurt comes next and the Bundesliga champions are slightly favored in the Las Vegas soccer odds at +126. However, keep in mind that the Black and Reds’ top priority is to win the UEFA Europa League, which is why you can expect some changes, which gives Frankfurt (+215) a chance.
Frankfurt vs Bayer Leverkusen Match Information
- Date: Sunday, May 5
- Time: 11:30 a.m. ET
- Location: Deutsche Bank Park, Frankfurt
- Frankfurt vs Bayer Leverkusen Live Stream: Fubo.tv
Frankfurt vs Bayer Leverkusen Odds and Spreads
Leverkusen Streak at 47 and Counting.
When a team like Bayer Leverkusen appears, it doesn’t matter which team you usually root for, you just need to relax, sit back and enjoy the show. As mentioned before, the Black and Reds reached 47 games without losing after defeating AS Roma 2-0 in the first leg of the UEL semifinals.
47! We repeat. 47 games unbeaten! 🤯#Bayer04 #UEL #aCROSSeurope pic.twitter.com/tLTrcVfln9
— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) May 3, 2024
Prior to that, they overcame a two-goal deficit and managed to draw 2-2 against Stuttgart in the Bundesliga. Robert Andrich scored the equalizer in the 96th minute. The Black and Reds have become experts in scoring during stoppage time.
Regarding the Bundesliga, the Black and Reds are 12-3-0 when playing on the road. That’s scary good. Most recently, they drew 1-1 against Borussia Dortmund with a goal in the 97th minute. I told you, they’ve become experts in scoring late!
Believe it or not, no player from Bayer Leverkusen is among the league’s top scorers. However, not depending on a specific player has been one of the keys for the Back and Reds success. Seven players have scored at least five goals with Victor Boniface leading the way with 11.
In the end, regardless of who gets to play due to the second leg of the UEL semifinals that is scheduled for Thursday, Bayer Leverkusen at +126 is a great deal to include in your soccer picks.
Frankfurt vs Bayer Leverkusen Betting Tips
- Bayer Leverkusen won the first leg 3-0.
- Both scored in three of their last five encounters.
- The total has gone over 2½ goals in four of the last five meetings between the two.
- Frankfurt averages 1.8 goals per game when playing at home.
- Bayer Leverkusen averages 2.1 goals per game when playing on the road.
- Average number of goals in the first half of meetings between these two is 1.8.
- Frankfurt is 7-8 against the spread at home.
- Bayer Leverkusen is 9-3-3 against the spread on the road.
Is Frankfurt a Real Threat?
The short answer is no, but I won’t leave you with just the short answer. The Eagles are 36 points behind Bayer Leverkusen. However, they must win to secure a spot in the next edition of the UEFA Conference League.
Most recently, they put up a good fight against Bayern Munich but ended up losing 2-1. The thing is that they’ve been considerably better when playing at home, where they’ve lost only one of 15 matches. Most recently, they defeated Augsburg 3-1.
There’s also the duo of Omar Marmoush and Ansgar Knauff, who have scored 11 and seven goals, respectively. And let’s not forget about Hugo Ekitike, who’s on loan from PSG and trying to get all the attention through good performances. The defense also deserves some credit because the Eagles didn’t concede more than one goal in any of their last four home games.
Finally, keep in mind that unlike Bayer Leverkusen, Frankfurt didn’t play midweek. That’s relevant because the Eagles will also have the physical advantage. And they’ve had more time to prepare, tactically and mentally. Bottom line, they’ll put up a good fight, enough for me to recommend you take the draw.
Questions of the Day
Which player is more likely to get an assist in Frankfurt vs Bayer Leverkusen?
Florian Wirtz.
