Bayer Leverkusen vs VfB Stuttgart prediction

Bayer Leverkusen – VfB Stuttgart, Bundesliga, Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 02:30 PM (GMT). Venue: BayArena

Bayer Leverkusen is #4 in the table (13 pts) and VfB Stuttgart #15 (6 pts). 11 places separate the two teams in the table. Bayer Leverkusen averages 2.3 goals per match this season. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Bayer Leverkusen 1, draws 3, VfB Stuttgart 2. Their last meeting, on May 9, 2026, ended VfB Stuttgart 3-1 Bayer Leverkusen. Absent for Bayer Leverkusen: L. Bade, E. Ben Seghir, M. Diaby +4.

Bayer Leverkusen

02:30 PM

VfB Stuttgart

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

Leverkusen enter with strong home momentum and a clear opportunity to punish Stuttgart's poor domestic run. Stuttgart have enough attacking quality to make this open, but the loss of Stiller is especially damaging in a match where their midfield must withstand sustained pressure. Both teams come off cup fixtures, although Stuttgart also have a demanding European trip looming. Expect Leverkusen to take territorial control early, with Stuttgart's best route coming through fast transitions and wide combinations.

Predicted score and probabilities

The AI's exact score, win/draw/loss probabilities, both teams to score, over/under 2.5 and 5 key factors are in the full analysis.

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Head-to-head analysis

This is a fixture with a recent habit of producing open, competitive matches: the last ten meetings contain several high-scoring draws and narrow outcomes. Stuttgart won both league meetings last season, including at the BayArena, so Leverkusen should not treat the historical matchup as routine despite their home form.

Injuries and absences

Stuttgart's confirmed loss of Stiller is the most shape-altering absence, weakening their first phase of build-up and midfield control. Leverkusen have no fresh reported problems, but injuries to Diaby, Terrier, Kofane and Ben Seghir reduce their attacking rotation and place more responsibility on the available creators and Schick.

Form (last 5)

Bayer LeverkusenLeague position #4 · 13 ptsW W L

VfB StuttgartLeague position #15 · 6 ptsW L L

Bayer Leverkusen vs VfB Stuttgart stats

	Bayer Leverkusen	VfB Stuttgart
Played	7	7
Goals scored	16	10
Goals conceded	12	13
Clean sheets	2	1

Last meetings

2026-05-09VfB Stuttgart 3-1 Bayer Leverkusen
2026-01-10Bayer Leverkusen 1-4 VfB Stuttgart
2025-03-16VfB Stuttgart 3-4 Bayer Leverkusen
2024-11-01Bayer Leverkusen 0-0 VfB Stuttgart
2024-08-17Bayer Leverkusen 2-2 VfB Stuttgart
2024-04-27Bayer Leverkusen 2-2 VfB Stuttgart

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