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Bayer Leverkusen vs VfB Stuttgart Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 31-10-2026
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Match Prediction
Expected score: Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 VfB Stuttgart
Bayer LeverkusenDrawVfB Stuttgart
Over 2.5 goalsYes (77%)
Both teams to scoreYes (70%)
Bayer Leverkusen host VfB Stuttgart at BayArena in Bundesliga Regular Season matchday 8, with the hosts looking to extend their strong early-season form. Leverkusen sit fourth with 13 points from seven games, while Stuttgart languish in 15th on just 6 points. The gap in quality and consistency is stark, and the odds reflect a commanding home advantage.
Team form
Bayer Leverkusen
Leverkusen have been impressive under Carles Martínez, winning four of their last five league matches. They beat SC Freiburg 2-1 at home on 2026-10-18, and before that dismantled FSV Mainz 05 4-3 away and RB Leipzig 2-0 at home. Over these five games they have scored 14 and conceded just 6, averaging 2.8 goals for and 1.2 against. Their season record shows 16 goals scored and 12 conceded across seven matches, a +4 goal difference that underlines their attacking potency and defensive solidity.
VfB Stuttgart
Stuttgart's campaign has been turbulent. They won 2-0 at SC Paderborn 07 on 2026-10-10, but that victory sits amid three defeats in five games—losses to Borussia Dortmund (0-1), Hoffenheim (1-2), and a heavy 1-5 reverse at Bayern München. Over their last five outings they have managed only 8 goals while conceding 9, a -1 record that reflects their defensive fragility. With 10 goals scored and 13 conceded for the season, Stuttgart are struggling to find consistency and have won just twice in seven matches.
Head-to-head
The head-to-head record heavily favours Leverkusen. In their last five meetings, dating back to 2014, Leverkusen have won four times and Stuttgart once. Leverkusen won 2-0 at home in 2018-11-19, and before that claimed victories of 4-3, 4-0, and 2-1 at BayArena. Stuttgart's sole win came away in 2018, a 1-0 result. The pattern is clear: Leverkusen dominate this fixture, particularly on home soil.
Key factors
Leverkusen's midfield control will be crucial. They operate in a 4-2-3-1 shape with Aleix García and E. Fernández anchoring play, while creative players like I. Maza and P. Schick provide attacking thrust. Stuttgart's 3-4-2-1 formation offers defensive cover but their recent form suggests they struggle to contain high-pressing opponents. Stuttgart's A. Stiller and C. Führich showed promise in their last outing with 2 assists and 1 goal respectively, but the team's overall defensive record—1.86 goals conceded per game—is a serious concern against Leverkusen's prolific attack. Possession and shot volume will likely favour the hosts.
Prediction
The data points strongly toward a Leverkusen victory. The hosts are fourth-placed and in-form, while Stuttgart are 15th and fragile. Leverkusen's season average of 2.29 goals scored per game dwarfs Stuttgart's 1.43, and their defensive record (1.71 conceded) is markedly superior to Stuttgart's (1.86 conceded). The bookmakers price a home win at 1.8, reflecting the 56% implied probability, and the head-to-head record offers no comfort to the visitors. Leverkusen should control the game and create the clearer chances.
Back Bayer Leverkusen to win. They are clear favourites and should prove too strong for a struggling Stuttgart side. The odds at 1.8 offer fair value for a home victory, and there is also merit in exploring goals markets given Leverkusen's attacking prowess and Stuttgart's defensive vulnerabilities.
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| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Bayern München | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 17 |
| 2 |  Borussia Dortmund | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 17 |
| 3 |  SC Freiburg | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
| 4 |  Bayer Leverkusen | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
| 5 |  RB Leipzig | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 12 |
| 6 |  Werder Bremen | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 12 |
| 7 |  FSV Mainz 05 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 10 |
| 8 |  SV Elversberg | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 10 |
| 9 |  FC Augsburg | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9 |
| 10 |  1899 Hoffenheim | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 9 |
| 11 |  Hamburger SV | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 9 |
| 12 |  1. FC Köln | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 |
| 13 |  SC Paderborn 07 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 |
| 14 |  Eintracht Frankfurt | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 |
| 15 |  VfB Stuttgart | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 6 |
| 16 |  FC Schalke 04 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 17 |  Union Berlin | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 18 |  Borussia Mönchengladbach | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 |
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