Bayer Leverkusen vs VfB Stuttgart
Germany Bundesliga
Bayer Leverkusen
VfB Stuttgart
October 31, 2026 at 15:30 · BayArena
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Bayer Leverkusen vs VfB Stuttgart prediction and betting tip for this Germany Bundesliga match, kicking off October 31, 2026 at 15:30 at BayArena. Our tip: Over 1.5 Goals (odds 1.08).
- Both Teams to Score - Yes Upcoming
Bayer Leverkusen vs VfB Stuttgart Preview
Bayer Leverkusen host VfB Stuttgart in the Germany Bundesliga (matchday 8) on Saturday 31 October 2026, kick-off 15:30 WAT at BayArena in Bayer Leverkusen.
Bayer Leverkusen are 4th in the table with 13 points from 7 games (4-1-2), while VfB Stuttgart sit 15th on 6 points. Bayer Leverkusen have a 7-point advantage. At home Bayer Leverkusen have won 3 of 3; VfB Stuttgart have won 1 of 4 on the road.
Bayer Leverkusen have three wins, one draw and one defeat in their last 5 league games (D-W-W-W-L), averaging 2.0 goals scored and 1.8 conceded. VfB Stuttgart have one win and four defeats in their last 5 league games (L-L-W-L-L), averaging 1.0 goals scored and 1.4 conceded.
In their last 6 meetings Bayer Leverkusen have won 1, VfB Stuttgart 2, with 3 draws and an average of 4.0 goals per game. The most recent, in May 2026, finished VfB Stuttgart 3-1 Bayer Leverkusen.
Bayer Leverkusen average 2.3 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per game this season, with 2 clean sheets and 1 game without scoring, usually in a 4-2-3-1. VfB Stuttgart average 1.4 goals scored and 1.9 conceded per game this season, with 1 clean sheet and 2 games without scoring, usually in a 3-4-2-1.
Bayer Leverkusen will be without L. Bade (head injury), E. Ben Seghir (muscle injury), M. Diaby (hamstring injury), K. Eichhorn (illness), C. Kofane (muscle injury) and M. Terrier (muscle injury), and G. Doue (calf injury) is doubtful. VfB Stuttgart will be without J. Diehl (muscle injury), L. Sauer (muscle injury), A. Stiller (groin injury), T. Tomas (muscle injury), J. Vagnoman (muscle injury) and D. Zagadou (muscle injury).
Players to watch: P. Schick leads Bayer Leverkusen's scoring with 6 goals and 2 assists; E. Demirović leads VfB Stuttgart's scoring with 3 goals.
Bookmakers make Bayer Leverkusen the favourites: Bayer Leverkusen 1.75, draw 4.33, VfB Stuttgart 4.00 (Bet365). Over 2.5 goals is priced at 1.30 and under at 3.50. Both teams to score: yes 1.33, no 3.25.
Our prediction: Over 1.5 Goals. The two sides' season numbers point to about 3.6 goals, their last 6 meetings averaged 4.0 goals and recent form points to 3.1 goals a game.
Team news
- Out L. Bade Head Injury
- Out E. Ben Seghir Muscle Injury
- Out M. Diaby Hamstring Injury
- Out K. Eichhorn Illness
- Out C. Kofane Muscle Injury
- Out M. Terrier Muscle Injury
- Doubtful G. Doue Calf Injury
- Out J. Diehl Muscle Injury
- Out L. Sauer Muscle Injury
- Out A. Stiller Groin Injury
- Out T. Tomas Muscle Injury
- Out J. Vagnoman Muscle Injury
- Out D. Zagadou Muscle Injury
Bundesliga table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Bayer Leverkusen | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | +4 | 13 |
| 15 | VfB Stuttgart | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | -3 | 6 |
Season stats
| Bayer Leverkusen | VfB Stuttgart | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 7 | 7 |
| Won / Drawn / Lost | 4 / 1 / 2 | 2 / 0 / 5 |
| Goals scored (per game) | 16 (2.3) | 10 (1.4) |
| Goals conceded (per game) | 12 (1.7) | 13 (1.9) |
| Scored at home / away (per game) | 2.7 / 2.0 | 2.0 / 1.0 |
| Clean sheets | 2 | 1 |
| Failed to score | 1 | 2 |
| Longest winning run | 3 | 1 |
| Biggest win | 4-0 | 4-1 |
| Usual formation | 4-2-3-1 | 3-4-2-1 |
Top scorers
- P. Schick 6 goals · 2 assists
- E. Demirović 3 goals · 0 assists
Odds (Bet365)
Odds change often — check with your bookmaker before betting.
Data: API-Football · updated 30 Oct 2026, 09:16. Please gamble responsibly (18+).
Match Analysis
Win probability
Our tip: Over 1.5 Goals — The two sides' season numbers point to about 3.6 goals, their last 6 meetings averaged 4.0 goals and recent form points to 3.1 goals a game.
Form (last 5)
Bayer Leverkusen
DWWWL
2.0 scored · 1.8 conceded per game
VfB Stuttgart
LLWLL
1.0 scored · 1.4 conceded per game
Team comparison
Head-to-head
1 Bayer Leverkusen wins 3 draws 2 VfB Stuttgart wins last 6 meetings
- VfB Stuttgart3 - 1Bayer Leverkusen Bundesliga
- Bayer Leverkusen1 - 4VfB Stuttgart Bundesliga
- VfB Stuttgart3 - 4Bayer Leverkusen Bundesliga
- Bayer Leverkusen0 - 0VfB Stuttgart Bundesliga
- Bayer Leverkusen2 - 2VfB Stuttgart Super Cup
- Bayer Leverkusen2 - 2VfB Stuttgart Bundesliga
Statistics: API-Football · updated 30 Oct 2026, 00:42. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees — please gamble responsibly (18+).
