Bayer Leverkusen will be aiming to bounce back to winning ways when they host an in-form Eintracht Frankfurt in this weekend’s Bundesliga action.

Leverkusen have endured a mixed start to the season. After a dramatic 3-3 draw at Werder Bremen last time out and a 1-2 home defeat to Hoffenheim, they find themselves searching for consistency. Erik Ten Hag’s men have shown flashes of quality, including a 4-0 DFB-Pokal win over Grossaspach, but defensive lapses remain a concern.

After a poor and inconsistent start to the season, Erik ten Hag was dismissed before the international break after just three matches in charge. Bayer Leverkusen now head into their upcoming fixtures under new leadership, with a change in coaching system likely to influence their performances.

As for Eintracht Frankfurt, by contrast, have opened the campaign in strong fashion. They head into the match on the back of consecutive league victories, including a convincing 3-1 win at Hoffenheim and a 4-1 home triumph over Werder Bremen. The Eagles have also displayed their attacking edge in cup action, brushing aside Engers 5-0 in the Pokal.

Head-to-head history favours Leverkusen. Die Werkself have won four of the last five meetings, including a 4-1 victory in Frankfurt earlier this year and a commanding 5-1 away win in May 2024. Frankfurt’s last win over Leverkusen came back in October 2022.

With Leverkusen’s attacking threat balanced by recent defensive frailties and Frankfurt riding a wave of early-season momentum, this clash promises to be one of the weekend’s standout Bundesliga fixtures.

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