Bayer Leverkusen host VfB Stuttgart at the BayArena on Saturday afternoon in a Bundesliga clash between a side chasing the top four and a side stuck in the bottom half. Leverkusen are fourth on 13 points from seven games, while Stuttgart are 15th on six points.
This Bayer Leverkusen vs VfB Stuttgart prediction appeals to bettors because Stuttgart won both league meetings last season, so Leverkusen have a point to prove, and both teams come into this game off DFB-Pokal wins in midweek.
Bayer Leverkusen vs VfB Stuttgart prediction: Match Preview
Leverkusen’s last five: a 5-2 home win over Nürnberg in the DFB-Pokal on 28 October, a 3-0 defeat at Hoffenheim on 25 October, a 2-0 win at OFI in the Europa League on 22 October, a 2-1 home win over Freiburg on 18 October and a 4-0 win at Lech Poznań in the Europa League on 15 October. Stuttgart’s last five: a 1-0 win at Paderborn in the DFB-Pokal on 28 October, a 3-2 home defeat to Borussia Mönchengladbach on 23 October, a 1-1 home draw with Atlético Madrid in the Champions League on 20 October, a 1-0 defeat at Hamburger SV on 17 October and a 2-0 win at Paderborn on 10 October.
Team Recent Form
Bayer Leverkusen (most recent first): W-L-W-W-W — Bayer Leverkusen 5-2 Nürnberg; Hoffenheim 3-0 Bayer Leverkusen; OFI 0-2 Bayer Leverkusen; Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 Freiburg; Lech Poznań 0-4 Bayer Leverkusen.
VfB Stuttgart (most recent first): W-L-D-L-W — Paderborn 0-1 VfB Stuttgart; VfB Stuttgart 2-3 Borussia Mönchengladbach; VfB Stuttgart 1-1 Atlético Madrid; Hamburger SV 1-0 VfB Stuttgart; Paderborn 0-2 VfB Stuttgart.
Key Stats
- Bayer Leverkusen are fourth in the Bundesliga on 13 points from seven games; VfB Stuttgart are 15th on six points.
- Stuttgart did the league double over Leverkusen last season, winning 4-1 at home and 3-1 away.
- Leverkusen have won four of their last five games in all competitions.
2-1 to Bayer Leverkusen is our correct-score prediction: the hosts have the stronger league position and home advantage, but Stuttgart’s record in this fixture means they should score at least once.
Bayer Leverkusen vs VfB Stuttgart H2H
- 9 May 2026: VfB Stuttgart 3-1 Bayer Leverkusen (Bundesliga)
- 10 January 2026: Bayer Leverkusen 1-4 VfB Stuttgart (Bundesliga)
- 16 March 2025: VfB Stuttgart 3-4 Bayer Leverkusen (Bundesliga)
- 1 November 2024: Bayer Leverkusen 0-0 VfB Stuttgart (Bundesliga)
- 27 April 2024: Bayer Leverkusen 2-2 VfB Stuttgart (Bundesliga)
Pre Game Odds
- Bayer Leverkusen win: 1.75
- Draw: 4.20
- VfB Stuttgart win: 3.75
Odds via Betora, pre-match and subject to change.
Team News Bayer Leverkusen
Leverkusen are without Guela Doué (calf), Martin Terrier (muscular), Kennet Eichhorn (ill), Eliesse Ben Seghir (hamstring), Christian Kofane (thigh) and Mousa Diaby (hamstring). Loïc Badé is a doubt with a head problem.
Predicted Bayer Leverkusen XI (predicted only, not confirmed): Flekken; Quansah, Tapsoba, Medina, Gutiérrez; García, Fernández; Moreira, Maza, Tillman; Schick.
Team News VfB Stuttgart
Stuttgart are without Dan-Axel Zagadou (hamstring), Josha Vagnoman (hamstring), Justin Diehl (thigh) and Tiago Tomás (muscular), plus Angelo Stiller (adductor) and Leo Sauer (muscle injury in training), who are reported to miss this game. Malanga is also out and Nartey is doubtful.
Predicted VfB Stuttgart XI (predicted only, not confirmed): Seimen; Assignon, Jeltsch, Chabot, Mittelstädt; Prömel, Karazor; El Khannouss, Undav, Führich; Demirović.
Bayer Leverkusen vs VfB Stuttgart prediction Betting Tips
Tip 1 – Result: Bayer Leverkusen win. Tip 2 – Over-Under 2.5: Over 2.5 goals. Tip 3 – BTTS Yes-No: Both teams to score – Yes.
For more previews, see the Matches archive and the official Bundesliga website. This Bayer Leverkusen vs VfB Stuttgart prediction covers the BayArena meeting on 31 October 2026.
This Bayer Leverkusen vs VfB Stuttgart prediction also notes Leverkusen are fourth and Stuttgart are 15th.
