Bayer Leverkusen vs VfB Stuttgart Preview, prediction, injury news & lineups | Bundesliga 2026-27
Die Roten are on a two-match winning run against Die Werkself!
For their matchweek 8 contest of the Bundesliga 2026-27 season, Bayer Leverkusen are all set to lock horns with VfB Stuttgart. BayArena will host the entertaining outing between the two clubs.
Even though Die Werkself are coming off a 5-2 victory against FC Nürnberg in the DFB Pokal, they can face difficulties in their upcoming German top division outing. Carles Martínez Novell’s men suffered a 0-3 loss against Hoffenheim in their last league contest. It was an underwhelming performance by them and they will be eager to get back to winning ways.
With four wins in their first seven league matches, Bayer Leverkusen are in fourth place on the points table. They will be at home for their upcoming match and this will be one of the advantages for them.
When we talk about VfB Stuttgart, they have lacked consistency since the beginning of the season. They have faced back-to-back defeats in their last two league games and are going to be under pressure for their next one. The Sebastian Hoeneß-led side secured a 1-0 win against Paderborn in the German Cup contest and they will be looking to use this win to build their momentum.
With just two wins in their first seven matches, Die Roten are sitting in 15th place on the Bundesliga points table. They will be away from home for their next contest, making things even tougher for them.
Kick-off:
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- Location: Leverkusen, Germany
- Stadium: BayArena
- Date: Saturday, October 31
- Kick-off Time: 08:30 pm IST/ 03:00 pm GMT/ 11:00 am ET/ 08:00 am PT
- Referee: Benjamin Brand
- VAR: In use
Form:
Leverkusen: W-W-W-L-W
Stuttgart: W-L-D-L-W
Players to Watch
Aleix García (Bayer Leverkusen)
The 29-year-old is going to play an important role for Bayer Leverkusen in their upcoming Bundesliga contest. His work rate was quite good in their loss against Hoffenheim. Alex Garcia then bagged two assists and was named Player of the Match in the recent DFB Pokal contest.
Deniz Undav (VfB Stuttgart)
Deniz Undav will be looking to step up his game so that he can help VfB Stuttgart get back to winning ways in the Bundesliga. He scored the match-winning goal for his side in their recent cup outing and will be eager to engrave his name on the score sheet once again. The 30-year-old is yet to score a goal in the German top division this season.
Match Facts
- Bayer Leverkusen have four wins to their name in their last five attempts.
- VfB Stuttgart have only managed one win in their last five Bundesliga matches.
- Neither of the last three games between these clubs ended in a draw.
Betting Tips & Odds
- Bayer Leverkusen to win @5/6 Betfair
- Patrik Schick to score @5/6 Ladbrokes
- Goals over 3.5 @4/5 William Hill
Injury and Team News
Guela Doue, Martin Terrier, Kennet Eichhorn, Eliesse Ben Seghir, Christian Kofane and Mousa Diaby are not going to be in action for Bayer Leverkusen. They are injured.
VfB Stuttgart will be without the services of Dan-Axel Zagadou, Justin Diehl, Josha Vagnoman and Tiago Tomas due to their injuries.
Head-to-Head
Matches played: 95
Leverkusen (wins): 46
Stuttgart (wins): 25
Draws: 24
Predicted Lineups
Bayer Leverkusen predicted XI (4-2-3-1)
Flekken (GK); Quansah, Tapsoba, Medina, Gutierrez; Garcia, Fernandez; Hofmann, Maza, Tella; Schick
Stuttgart predicted XI (4-2-3-1)
Seimen (GK); Assignon, Jeltsch, Hendriks, Mittelstadt; Karazor, Stiller; Sauer, Undav, Fuhrich; Demirovic
Match Prediction
Bayer Leverkusen are going to enjoy the home ground advantage. VfB Stuttgart will be looking to put up a strong fight.
Die Werkself might emerge victorious and secure three points.
Prediction: Bayer Leverkusen 3-2 VfB Stuttgart
Telecast Details
India: Zee5, Unite8 Sports
Germany: Sky Deutschland, DAZN
UK: Sky Sports, Amazon Prime Video, BBC
USA: USA Networks, Peacock
When and where is the Bayer Leverkusen vs VfB Stuttgart Bundesliga match?
BayArena is all set to witness this contest on October 31st.
Where and how to watch Bundesliga live in India?
Zee5 can be used to watch live streams of all the matches.
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