Bayer Leverkusen vs Stuttgart Prediction, Betting Tips & Preview

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Bayer Leverkusen

vs

Stuttgart

KickoffSaturday 31 October 2026, 2:30pm

VenueBayArena

CompetitionGerman Bundesliga

Leverkusen are back at BayArena on Saturday looking to dust themselves off after a shock Bundesliga defeat, and the question is whether Stuttgart are in any shape to take advantage of the hosts being stung. The short answer, based on what both sides have shown this season, is almost certainly not. But let us dig into the detail properly, because there is a bet builder worth building here if you pick your markets carefully.

Carles Martinez Novell has quietly turned Leverkusen into genuine top four contenders this term, which makes last weekend’s 3-0 thumping by Hoffenheim all the more jarring. Stuttgart, meanwhile, are 15th in the table and looking over their shoulder at the relegation zone. This one sets up nicely for the home side, but there are a few team news wrinkles that could shape how the game plays out.

Bayer Leverkusen vs Stuttgart Match Details

This Bundesliga fixture takes place at BayArena in Leverkusen, with the hosts carrying the considerable advantage of having won all five of their home league games this season. Stuttgart are the visitors making the trip across Germany in what looks like a daunting assignment for a side still searching for any kind of consistency in the top flight this campaign.

Team News

Leverkusen are carrying a fair few knocks at the moment, though their squad depth means Martinez Novell should still be able to name a strong XI. Stuttgart have their own absentee list to contend with, and when you look at who is missing for the visitors it does not paint a pretty picture heading into a fixture this tough.

• Leverkusen: Eliesse Ben Seghir out with a hamstring injury
• Leverkusen: Moussa Diaby also sidelined with a hamstring problem
• Leverkusen: Christian Kofane unavailable due to a thigh injury
• Leverkusen: Martin Terrier out with a muscle issue
• Leverkusen: Guela Doue out with a calf injury
• Leverkusen: Kennet Eichorn building fitness following a metabolic disorder
• Leverkusen: Loic Bade a doubt after being stretched off against Hoffenheim with a head injury
• Stuttgart: Justin Diehl out with a thigh injury
• Stuttgart: Leo Sauer sidelined with a groin problem
• Stuttgart: Tiago Tomas recovering from a muscle injury
• Stuttgart: Dan-Axel Zagadou unavailable with a hamstring injury
• Stuttgart: Josha Vagnoman out with a hamstring injury
• Stuttgart: Angelo Stiller a doubt with an adductor issue

Predicted Lineups

For Leverkusen, the likely shape sees Mark Flekken in goal behind a back four of Jarell Quansah, Facundo Medina, Edmond Tapsoba and Miguel Gutierrez. The absence of Bade adds a little uncertainty to the centre back pairing, but Medina and Tapsoba should be a solid enough partnership. Ezequiel Fernandez and Aleix Garcia will likely anchor the midfield, allowing Nathan Tella, Malik Tillman and Ibrahim Maza to support Patrik Schick up top.

Stuttgart look set to line up with Alexander Seimen in goal, with Lorenz Assignon, Finn Jeltsch, Jeff Chabot and Maximilian Mittelstadt forming the back four. Grischa Promel and Atakan Karazor will likely form the double pivot, with Bilal El Khannouss, Deniz Undav and Chris Fuhrich operating in support of striker Emedin Demirovic. The question mark around Stiller is significant given he is one of the better players in that Stuttgart midfield.

Recent Form

Leverkusen’s 3-0 defeat to Hoffenheim last Sunday was a proper shock, especially the manner of it. All three goals came in the final 15 minutes of a match that also featured a penalty and a red card for the visitors, which suggests the scoreline was compressed into a frantic ending rather than being a 90-minute dismantling. Before that, the hosts had been excellent, and they bounced back in midweek with a 5-2 cup win over Nuremberg to show there was no lasting damage to their confidence. Across all competitions in their last 10, that Hoffenheim result is the only defeat. Eight wins from ten is the kind of form that suggests one bad day should not be read as a trend.

Stuttgart’s numbers make for grim reading by contrast. Six points from seven Bundesliga games has them 15th in the table, level on goal difference with the relegation zone. Back to back top flight defeats, including a 3-2 loss to bottom of the table Borussia Monchengladbach, who had not won a single point before that game, is the sort of result that genuinely rattles confidence in a dressing room. Their midweek cup win over Paderborn was welcome, but it came against 10 men and still needed a 90th minute Undav goal to seal it. That is not exactly a statement of intent from a side who had Champions League ambitions at the start of the campaign.

The contrast in trajectory here is stark. Leverkusen are fourth in the Bundesliga and firmly in the race for European football. Stuttgart are scrambling to avoid a relegation battle. Momentum, quality and home advantage all point firmly in one direction.

Head-to-Head Record

These two sides have a reasonably competitive recent history, though Leverkusen’s superior home record in general terms this season provides useful context for how BayArena games have been going. Die Werkself have kept three clean sheets in five home fixtures this term, which suggests Stuttgart are going to need to produce something special at the back to keep this tight.

Stuttgart have struggled badly on the road this season and travelling to face a side with genuine European ambitions and a settled home fortress is about as tough as it gets for a team in their current state. Even in fixtures where Stuttgart have historically been competitive, the gulf in form and confidence right now is hard to overlook.

Key Stats

• Leverkusen have won all five home Bundesliga games this season, keeping three clean sheets
• Stuttgart have taken just six points from seven league matches and are 15th in the table
• Leverkusen have lost just once in their last 10 games across all competitions, winning eight of those

Bayer Leverkusen vs Stuttgart Betting Tips

Leverkusen at home, fresh from a cup hammering of Nuremberg and with a point to prove after last weekend, against a Stuttgart side that needed a 90th minute goal to beat a 10-man second tier side in midweek. The angle here is pretty clear. The hosts should win comfortably, and the goals markets look interesting too given both sides have shown they can score but Stuttgart’s defence has been all over the place.

Over and Under Goals Prediction

Over 2.5 goals looks the smart call here. Leverkusen have the firepower to put Stuttgart to the sword, and while Die Roten have struggled defensively all season, they do carry a threat going forward through Undav and Demirovic. With Leverkusen expected to dominate possession and push bodies forward, and Stuttgart likely to nick something on the counter, three or more goals feels well within reach.

Correct Score Prediction

A 3-1 home win feels like the most likely outcome. Leverkusen have the quality to score multiple goals at BayArena, but Stuttgart have enough attacking intent to avoid a shutout, especially if the game opens up as Leverkusen push for more after going ahead.

Both Teams To Score (BTTS) Prediction

Yes to BTTS. Stuttgart have Undav and Demirovic as capable finishers, and they have scored in several of their league games this term despite the poor overall results. Leverkusen are likely to take the lead and then leave a little space at the back, which suits Stuttgart’s counter-attacking threats. Both teams finding the net looks more likely than a Leverkusen clean sheet against a side that does carry some punch up front.

Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 corners looks appealing. Leverkusen will dominate possession and push Stuttgart back for long spells, generating plenty of set piece opportunities. Stuttgart, chasing the game, will likely end up launching crosses and direct balls into the box as the match wears on. Both sides contributing to a high corner count feels natural given the expected dynamic of this game.

Cards Prediction

Over 3.5 cards looks reasonable. Stuttgart are likely to get increasingly frustrated as Leverkusen build their lead, and their defensive shape has not exactly been disciplined this season. A side fighting to stay out of the relegation zone and getting outplayed in front of a partisan home crowd tends to pick up bookings. Expect at least a couple of yellow cards for the visitors as they chase the game.

First Goalscorer Prediction

Patrik Schick is the man to back. He is leading the line for Leverkusen with all four attacking midfielders funnelling the ball through him, he is playing at home where the team have been in brilliant nick, and he will fancy his chances against a Stuttgart back line missing Zagadou and Vagnoman. The Czech striker has the movement and finishing ability to punish a shaky defence early in the game.

Bet Builder Tip

Three picks that complement each other perfectly: Leverkusen winning at their most dominant venue of the season, both sides finding the net given Stuttgart’s attacking options, and Schick as the most likely man to open the scoring.

Final Match Prediction

This one feels like it is set up perfectly for Leverkusen to make a statement after the Hoffenheim humiliation. They have been outstanding at BayArena this season, they have the firepower to hurt a Stuttgart side that has been leaking goals, and the motivation of proving last weekend was a blip rather than a sign of things to come. Martinez Novell will have his players fired up for this.

Stuttgart might nick one through Undav or Demirovic, but they are not in any shape to come away from this fixture with points. The hosts should control the game for long periods and win convincingly. We are going with a 3-1 Leverkusen victory.

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