Bayer Leverkusen vs VfB Stuttgart Predictions

Prediction by The Form Guide — Bayer Leverkusen arrive on a 5-match winning run — routed to The Form Guide, which weights momentum most heavily.
BundesligaBundesliga · Germany
medium confidence
Bayer Leverkusen

Bayer Leverkusen

AI Predicted Score

3 - 1

VfB Stuttgart

VfB Stuttgart

🗓️ Saturday, 31 Oct 2026 at 15:30 CET (venue time) · 14:30 UTC (your time)📍 BayArena, Leverkusen

Win Probability (1X2)

Bayer Leverkusen 60%Draw 23%VfB Stuttgart 17%

Best Value Pick

BTTS: No

@ 3.25(+4% edge)

Recommended Bets: Bayer Leverkusen vs VfB Stuttgart

Match Result: Draw
@ 4.334/10
BTTS: No
@ 3.124/10

Bayer Leverkusen vs VfB Stuttgart: Match Preview

Leverkusen enter this clash in full flight, having strung together five straight wins across league and Europe, a run powered by a resurgent attack and a defence that has rediscovered its bite. Their 2-1 victory over Freiburg and 4-0 dismantling of Lech Poznan typify a side brimming with confidence, with Schick and Hofmann both in the goals. Stuttgart, meanwhile, have been unable to sustain momentum, losing three of their last four Bundesliga matches and slipping to 14th in the table. Their only recent league win came at Paderborn, and a 3-2 home defeat to Gladbach last time out underlined their defensive frailties.

The tactical matchup looks lopsided in the hosts’ favour. Leverkusen’s attack is averaging 2.8 goals and 20.2 shots per game over the last five, while Stuttgart’s away defence has conceded eight in four Bundesliga trips. Leverkusen’s home record is spotless (3W, 8:1), and they’ve kept three clean sheets in their last five. Stuttgart’s ball retention (60.4% possession) and shot volume (18.2 per game) are impressive, but their conversion rate and defensive lapses have cost them, especially in the first half where they’ve been vulnerable.

Given Leverkusen’s habit of fast starts—nine first-half goals in five matches—and Stuttgart’s tendency to fall behind early, the model expects the home side to seize control from the outset. Stuttgart’s attacking intent means they could trouble Leverkusen if they take their chances, but the hosts’ current momentum and sharper edge in both boxes should see them through. A 3-1 home win is the likeliest outcome, with Leverkusen’s form and attacking depth the decisive factors.

How Bayer Leverkusen and VfB Stuttgart Are Arriving

Form, fitness and who's likely to start.

Bayer Leverkusen vs VfB Stuttgart Goalscorer Form

Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.

Bayer LeverkusenBayer Leverkusenlast 5 matches
P. SchickXI
5 goals in 5
100%

In exceptional form

Jonas HofmannXI
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

I. Mazasub/out
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

Malik TillmanXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

M. Diabysub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

R. Andrichsub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

VfB StuttgartVfB Stuttgartlast 5 matches
Ermedin DemirovićXI
3 goals in 5
60%

Scoring consistently

Jamie Lewelingsub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Deniz Undavsub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

C. FuhrichXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

J. Chabotsub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Leverkusen are in their hottest spell of the season, winning five on the bounce and averaging nearly three goals per game, with three clean sheets in that stretch. Stuttgart, on the other hand, have lost three of their last four Bundesliga matches and have struggled for consistency, particularly away from home where they’ve conceded eight in four. The contrast in momentum and results could hardly be starker heading into this fixture.

Bayer Leverkusen vs VfB Stuttgart — Last 7 Matches

Bayer LeverkusenBayer LeverkusenLast 6 results
W2-1
W4-3
W2-0
D2-2
W4-0
L2-3
Wvs SC Freiburg2-1
W@ FSV Mainz 054-3
Wvs RB Leipzig2-0
D@ FC Augsburg2-2
Wvs Union Berlin4-0
L@ SV Elversberg2-3

Strengths

  • +5/5 wins in last 5 — excellent form
  • +Prolific attack — 2.8 goals/game (last 5)
  • +3 clean sheets in last 5 matches
  • +Over 2.5 goals in 83.33% of games this season
VfB StuttgartVfB StuttgartLast 7 results
L2-3
L0-1
W2-0
L0-1
L1-2
W4-1
L1-5
Lvs Borussia Mönchengladbach2-3
L@ Hamburger SV0-1
W@ SC Paderborn 072-0
Lvs Borussia Dortmund0-1
L@ 1899 Hoffenheim1-2
Wvs 1. FC Köln4-1
L@ Bayern München1-5

Strengths

  • +High-volume attack — 18 shots/game
  • +Dominant in possession — 60% avg

Bayer Leverkusen vs VfB Stuttgart Prediction Confidence at a Glance

How strongly the model leans on each market.

Match Result (1X2)
60%
23%
17%
Bayer Leverkusen 60%Draw 23%VfB Stuttgart 17%
Both Teams to Score
62%
38%
Yes 62%No 38%
Over/Under 2.5 Goals
75%
25%
Over 2.5 75%Under 2.5 25%
Corners (Over/Under 9.5)
74%
26%
Over 9.5 74%Under 9.5 26%

Stats Worth Knowing

The numbers behind Bayer Leverkusen vs VfB Stuttgart that most previews miss.

  • 1Leverkusen have scored in the first half in each of their last five matches, totalling nine first-half goals.
  • 2Five of the last ten H2H meetings have ended in draws, but Stuttgart have won the last two encounters, both by multi-goal margins.
  • 3Combined, these teams average 13.6 corners per game over their last five, suggesting a high set-piece count.

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Bayer Leverkusen2.50

Expected goals · model says 2.50

VfB Stuttgart1.40

Expected goals · model says 1.40

Win Probability
Bayer Leverkusen 61% Draw 18% VfB Stuttgart 20%

Over 2.5 Goals

75%

BTTS: Yes

69%

Likely Scores

2-1 · 3-1 · 1-1

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The Case For This Bayer Leverkusen vs VfB Stuttgart Prediction

Leverkusen arrive at BayArena riding a tidal wave of momentum, having rattled off five consecutive wins across all competitions and scoring at least twice in every match during that run. Stuttgart, by contrast, have lost three of their last four Bundesliga outings and sit 14th, with their only recent bright spot a comfortable win away at Paderborn. The hosts’ relentless form has vaulted them into the top four, while Stuttgart are searching for stability after a patchy start. Statistically, Leverkusen’s attack is humming: they’ve averaged 2.8 goals and 20.2 shots per game over their last five, with Patrik Schick and Jonas Hofmann both in prolific touch. Defensively, they’ve tightened up, conceding just 0.8 per game and notching three clean sheets. Stuttgart, though capable of dominating possession (60.4% last five), have struggled to turn control into results, especially away (one win, three losses, 4:8 goal difference). Both sides generate plenty of corners (Leverkusen 6.2, Stuttgart 7.4 per game), hinting at set-piece opportunities, but Leverkusen’s sharper edge in both boxes sets them apart. Expect Leverkusen to start on the front foot, as they’ve scored nine first-half goals in their last five matches. Stuttgart’s tendency to concede early (four first-half goals against in the same span) could see them chasing the game. The model favours a high-scoring home win, but Stuttgart’s ability to create chances means they’re not without hope—if they can convert their possession into clear-cut opportunities.

Key Factors at a Glance

Defence

  • →Leverkusen are on a five-match winning streak, scoring 14 and conceding just 4 in that span.
  • →Leverkusen’s home record this season is perfect (3W, 8:1 goal difference), while Stuttgart’s away defence has leaked eight in four.

Match Context

  • →Stuttgart have lost three of their last four Bundesliga games and have taken just one away win from four attempts.

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🚩 Bayer Leverkusen vs VfB Stuttgart Corners Prediction

medium confidence
11.8expected total corners
Over 74%
Under 26%
Over 9.5Under 9.5

Our corners model projects roughly 5.6 corners for Bayer Leverkusen and 6.2 for VfB Stuttgart, for an expected total of 11.8. That makes the model lean Over 9.5 corners (74%). Over 8.5: 83% · Over 10.5: 63%.

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What History Says: Bayer Leverkusen vs VfB Stuttgart

The recent head-to-head record is surprisingly even, with five draws in the last ten meetings and Stuttgart winning both of the most recent encounters, including a 4-1 away win last January. However, Leverkusen have generally been tough to beat at home in this fixture, and most meetings see both teams find the net. The H2H pattern suggests Stuttgart can be dangerous, but Leverkusen’s current form may tilt the balance.

Bayer Leverkusen vs VfB Stuttgart Head-to-Head History

Last 10 meetings between these sides

3

Bayer Leverkusen wins

5

Draws

2

VfB Stuttgart wins

30%50% draws20%
9 May 26VfB Stuttgart vs Bayer Leverkusen3-1
10 Jan 26Bayer Leverkusen vs VfB Stuttgart1-4
16 Mar 25VfB Stuttgart vs Bayer Leverkusen3-4
1 Nov 24Bayer Leverkusen vs VfB Stuttgart0-0
17 Aug 24Bayer Leverkusen vs VfB Stuttgart2-2
27 Apr 24Bayer Leverkusen vs VfB Stuttgart2-2

Where the Model Disagrees with the Odds: Bayer Leverkusen vs VfB Stuttgart

The model sees slight value on the draw at 4.2 and on 'BTTS No' at 3.25, both of which have higher probabilities than the bookmakers’ implied odds suggest. While Leverkusen are deserved favourites, the frequency of draws in this fixture and the hosts’ recent defensive solidity make these alternatives worth considering for value-focused punters.

Odds from Bet365. Positive edge = our model gives a higher probability than the odds imply. EV = expected value per £1 staked.

1X2

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Bayer Leverkusen Winvalue1.7560.0%+2.9%
Draw4.2023.0%-0.8%
VfB Stuttgart Win3.8017.0%-9.3%

Over/Under 2.5

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Over 2.51.3375.0%-0.2%
Under 2.53.4025.0%-4.4%

Both Teams Score

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Yes1.3362.0%-13.2%
Novalue3.2538.0%+7.2%

Best Value Markets Found by the Model

1X2: Bayer Leverkusen Win @ 1.75EV +0.050
Both Teams Score: No @ 3.25EV +0.235

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Edge and EV are derived from model probabilities only and do not constitute financial advice. Odds fluctuate — always verify current prices with your bookmaker.

Things to Watch: Bayer Leverkusen vs VfB Stuttgart

  • ⚠️Stuttgart’s high possession and shot volume could lead to more goals than expected if they finish efficiently.
  • ⚠️Recent H2H meetings have produced unpredictable outcomes, including two draws and two Stuttgart wins in the last four.
  • ⚠️No major injuries reported, but squad rotations after European fixtures could impact starting lineups.

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Final Verdict

Bayer Leverkusen 3–1 VfB Stuttgart

Leverkusen’s five-match winning streak and 2.8 goals-per-game average in that run make them clear favourites, and the predicted 3-1 scoreline reflects their current attacking sharpness. The single strongest data point is their perfect home record (3W, 8:1 goal difference), which contrasts sharply with Stuttgart’s leaky away defence. The main risk is Stuttgart’s ability to dominate possession and generate shots—if they convert early, they could disrupt Leverkusen’s rhythm and make this a more open contest.

Bayer Leverkusen vs VfB Stuttgart: Common Questions

Who will win Bayer Leverkusen vs VfB Stuttgart?

Leverkusen are strong favourites with a 60% win probability, driven by a five-match winning run and a perfect home record. Stuttgart have just a 17% chance of victory, reflecting their recent struggles and poor away form.

Will both teams score in Leverkusen vs Stuttgart?

The model gives a 62% probability for both teams to score, as both sides average over 1.5 goals per game in recent matches and H2H history often features goals at both ends.

Can Leverkusen’s winning streak continue?

With five straight wins and an average of 2.8 goals scored per game in that span, Leverkusen have strong momentum. Their high shot volume and defensive improvement suggest their run is sustainable, especially at home.

How This Prediction Was Made

The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Bayer Leverkusen vs VfB Stuttgart: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.

This fixture was routed to The Form Guide, the momentum specialist — weights the last five matches above everything. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.

Last updated: 24 October 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.

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