Bayer Leverkusen vs Vfb Stuttgart Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds

Bayer Leverkusen vs Vfb Stuttgart Game Preview

Bayer Leverkusen host VfB Stuttgart at the BayArena on Saturday in a Bundesliga matchup between two sides that love to attack down the wings. Our Bayer Leverkusen vs Vfb Stuttgart prediction leans home.

Leverkusen sit fourth in the standings and arrive with cup momentum. A midweek DFB-Pokal rout of Nürnberg washed away the sting of a heavy loss at Hoffenheim.

Stuttgart sit 15th after back-to-back Bundesliga defeats against Hamburg and Borussia Mönchengladbach, though they did knock Paderborn out of the DFB-Pokal on Wednesday night.

Both teams have scored in 6 of the last 7 meetings between these clubs in the Bundesliga, so don't expect either goalkeeper to enjoy a quiet afternoon.

Bayer Leverkusen vs Vfb Stuttgart Recent Results

Leverkusen have won seven of their last eight games in all competitions, and the one slip was a heavy Bundesliga loss at Hoffenheim. They answered by rallying from a halftime deficit to beat Nürnberg 5-2 in the DFB-Pokal, with captain Edmond Tapsoba leading the comeback and Patrik Schick also finding the net.

Stuttgart's league slide continued with a 3-2 home loss to Borussia Mönchengladbach, on the heels of a defeat against Hamburg. They steadied things with a narrow DFB-Pokal win at Paderborn, which counts for something. Deniz Undav and Ermedin Demirović carry the attack, and the visitors still generate plenty of volume going forward.

Bayer Leverkusen vs Vfb Stuttgart Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Bayer Leverkusen: Guéla Doué (Injured/out), Moussa Diaby (Injured/out), Kennet Eichhorn (Injured/out), Martin Terrier (Injured/doubtful), Loïc Badé (Injured/doubtful), Christian Kofane (Unfit), Eliesse Ben Seghir (Unfit)

Vfb Stuttgart: Jarzinho Malanga (Injured/out), Josha Vagnoman (Injured/out), Angelo Stiller (Injured/out), Leo Sauer (Injured/out), Dan-Axel Zagadou (Unfit), Tiago Tomás (Unfit), Jeremy Arévalo (Unfit)

Bayer Leverkusen

Moussa Diaby is out after picking up an injury against Hoffenheim, which takes an attacking option out of the Bayer Leverkusen vs Vfb Stuttgart lineups. Montrell Culbreath returned from the injury list in the cup in midweek, and Mark Flekken, Patrik Schick and Ibrahim Maza are all likely to start.

Vfb Stuttgart

Angelo Stiller has been ruled out of the trip to Leverkusen with a groin injury. Expect Chris Führich and Atakan Karazor to start on Saturday.

Bayer Leverkusen vs Vfb Stuttgart Predicted Lineup

Bayer Leverkusen

Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Mark Flekken; Miguel Gutiérrez, Edmond Tapsoba, Facundo Medina, Jarell Quansah; Equi Fernández, Aleix García; Ibrahim Maza, Malik Tillman, Nathan Tella; Patrik Schick (probable XI)

Vfb Stuttgart

Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Dennis Seimen; Maximilian Mittelstädt, Finn Jeltsch, Jeff Chabot, Lorenz Assignon; Atakan Karazor, Grischa Prömel; Chris Führich, Deniz Undav, Jamie Leweling; Ermedin Demirović (probable XI)

Bayer Leverkusen vs Vfb Stuttgart Key Stats & Game Facts

• VfB Stuttgart have scored 3+ goals in 3 out of 3 games vs Bayer Leverkusen (Bundesliga).
• There have been 29+ shots taken in 3 of VfB Stuttgart's last 3 games (Bundesliga).
• Patrik Schick has recorded 1+ shots on target in 6 of his last 7 appearances (Bundesliga).
• Maximilian Mittelstädt has made 4+ tackles in 5 of his last 7 appearances vs Bayer Leverkusen (Bundesliga).
• Atakan Karazor has been carded in 2 of his last 3 appearances vs Bayer Leverkusen (Bundesliga).

Bayer Leverkusen vs Vfb Stuttgart Prediction & Best Picks

Our Prediction

Our prediction is a Leverkusen win in a game where both teams score. The hosts are -138 (Polymarket) on the Moneyline, and they have the better tools: dangerous wing play and Patrik Schick finishing in the box, up against a Stuttgart defense that struggles to stop opponents from creating looks. Stuttgart will get forward and find the net, but Leverkusen have more ways to hurt them. The Bayer Leverkusen vs Vfb Stuttgart best picks below follow the same logic.

Best Picks

Both Teams To Score: Yes. Both sides are expected to find the net in this Bundesliga clash at the BayArena. Filed under Both Teams To Score, this is the cleanest angle on the board. The projection puts the total at 4.18 goals, and there have been over 2.5 goals in 6 of Leverkusen's last 7 games in the Bundesliga. Leverkusen aren't airtight at the back, and Stuttgart's defense is even easier to open up.

Deniz Undav to score at any time in the Anytime Goalscorer market. This one sits in the Anytime Goalscorer market. Undav projects to start in the attacking midfield role behind Ermedin Demirović, and he has scored in 2 of the last 3 Bundesliga appearances he has made against Leverkusen. With the projection giving Stuttgart 1.74 goals, the visitors' most dangerous creator is the man to back.

Bayer Leverkusen vs Vfb Stuttgart Same Game Parlay

These Bayer Leverkusen vs Vfb Stuttgart Same Game Parlay picks pair a Patrik Schick goal with two Ermedin Demirović shot props and a Robert Andrich card.

Patrik Schick to score anytime in the Anytime Goalscorer market. His Bundesliga scoring record reads 6 from his last 7 appearances, and Leverkusen's wing play keeps him well fed in the box.

Ermedin Demirović Over 3.5 shots in the Player Shots market. The striker has attempted 4+ shots in each of his last three Bundesliga outings, and Leverkusen give opponents plenty of looks.

Ermedin Demirović Over 0.5 shots on target in the Player Shots On Target market. He is a perfect 6-for-6 in his most recent Bundesliga outings for landing at least one shot on target.

Robert Andrich to be shown a card in the To Be Shown A Card market. His Bundesliga record against VfB Stuttgart shows a card in 5 of his previous 7 appearances.

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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.

Bayer Leverkusen vs Vfb Stuttgart Talking Points

The Bayer Leverkusen vs Vfb Stuttgart betting odds make the hosts favorites, and their home record explains why: Leverkusen have won all five of their home games across all competitions at the BayArena this season. Stuttgart arrive carrying a heavy workload after a packed run of games in recent weeks. Under head coach Sebastian Hoeneß, they have never lost three consecutive Bundesliga games. Something has to give, and with Stuttgart's legs being asked to do this much, that streak is in real danger.

Bayer Leverkusen vs Vfb Stuttgart Predictions FAQs

When is the Bayer Leverkusen vs Vfb Stuttgart Bundesliga game?

The game is on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 10:30 AM ET / 7:30 AM PT.

Where is Bayer Leverkusen vs Vfb Stuttgart being played?

The game is being played at BayArena in Leverkusen.

Which Vfb Stuttgart players are missing for the game?

Jarzinho Malanga, Josha Vagnoman, Angelo Stiller and Leo Sauer are listed as injured, while Dan-Axel Zagadou, Tiago Tomás and Jeremy Arévalo are listed as unfit.

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