Bayer Leverkusen vs VfB Stuttgart Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The defending champions take on eight-placed Stuttgart.

Bayer Leverkusen will square off against Stuttgart on Matchday 9 of the Bundesliga 2024/25 season at the BayArena. Leverkusen are currently third on the points table with 15 points in eight games. They have won four matches, drawn three and lost one game.

On the other hand, Stuttgart are eighth on the points table with 12 points in eight games. They have won three, drawn three and lost two games. Leverkusen are coming to this game on the back of a win against Elversberg in the DVB Cup.

Cup nights hit different. 😮‍💨🏆 pic.twitter.com/PvBi6SAygp

— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) October 30, 2024

They have drawn their last Bundesliga game against Werder Bremen. On the other hand, Stuttgart have beaten Kaiserslautern in their last game in the DFB Cup. They have also won against Holstein Kiel in their last game in the Bundesliga. Each of the last five meetings between Bayer Leverkusen and Stuttgart have finished with both teams finding the net and goals should galore in this game as well.

KickOff:

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 1:00 AM IST

Venue: BayArena

Form:

Bayer Leverkusen (in all competitions): W-D-D-W-D

Stuttgart (in all competitions): W-W-W-L-D

Players to watch out for:

Victor Boniface (Bayer Leverkusen):

Victor Boniface is full fit and will be the player to watch out for Bayer Leverkusen in this game. The striker has scored eight goals and provided one assist in the 12 games that he has played across all competitions so far this season. He had scored 21 goals and 10 assists in the 34 games across all competitions last season.

Known for his clinical finishing inside the box, Boniface has demonstrated an ability to score from tight angles and with both feet. Despite his size, Boniface possesses the agility and technical skills often seen in wingers. This combination allows him to play not just as a traditional striker but also to drift wide or drop deeper, confusing defenders with his movement.

Into the next round together! 🤝🏆🖤❤️ pic.twitter.com/RQMtbhFKmd

— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) October 29, 2024

Deniz Undav (Stuttgart):

Deniz Undav is the player to watch out for Stuttgart. He has scored seven goals and provided one assist in the 14 games played across competitions so far this season. In the last season, Undav scored 19 goals and provided 10 assists in 33 games.

Undav has shown a remarkable ability to find the back of the net, which was evident in him becoming the top scorer in the Belgian Pro League and his significant goal contributions in the Bundesliga. Although not towering, Undav uses his physicality effectively, combined with technical skills that allow him to operate effectively not just as a traditional number 9 but also in roles where creativity and ball control are crucial.

Achtelfinale ✅️Danke für euren Support! 🫶🤝#VfB | #DFBPokal | #VfBFCK pic.twitter.com/ehpc6Pwsqm

— VfB Stuttgart (@VfB) October 29, 2024

Match Facts:

• The most common result of matches between Bayer Leverkusen and VfB Stuttgart when Bayer Leverkusen are playing at home is 4-0. Four matches have ended with this result.
• VfB Stuttgart’s last away win against Leverkusen was in 2018.
• Bayer Leverkusen haven’t lost in their last 10 games.

Bayer Leverkusen vs Stuttgart: Betting Tips and Odds:

• Bayer Leverkusen to win: 1.61 as per 1xBet.
• Both teams to score – Yes: 1.85 as per Winmatch.
• Total Goals over 2.5: 1.9 as per Pinnacle.

Injuries and Team News:

For Bayer Leverkusen, Amine Adli and Jeanuël Belocian are injured.

For Stuttgart, Dan-Axel Zagadou, Jeff Chabot, Justin Diehl, Leonidas Stergiou, Luca Raimund, and Yannik Keitel are injured and will miss the game.

Head To Head stats:

Total matches: 41

Bayer Leverkusen won: 25

Stuttgart won: 6

Draws: 10

Predicted Lineup:

Bayer Leverkusen predicted lineup (3-4-2-1):

Hradecky (GK); Tapsoba, Tah, Hincapie; Frimpong, Palacios, Xhaka, Grimaldo; Wirtz, Palacios; Boniface

VfB Stuttgart predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Nubel (GK); Hendricks, Chase, Rouault, Leweling; Millot, Karazor; Stiller, Mittelstadt, Demirovic; Undav

Match Prediction:

Each of the last five meetings between Bayer Leverkusen and Stuttgart have finished with both teams finding the net and goals should galore in this game as well. VfB Stuttgart’s last away win against Bayer Leverkusen was in 2018. Moreover, Leverkusen haven’t lost in their last 10 games. Hence, we expect a Leverkusen win.

Prediction: Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 Stuttgart.

Telecast Details:

India – SonyLiv, Sony Sports Network

UK – Sky Sports Mix, Sky Go UK

US –  ESPN+

Nigeria – StarTimes App, Canal+ Sport 1 Afrique

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