Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs VfB Stuttgart: Bundesliga 2026 Match Preview
Analysis by Robert Marin · Last Updated: 30 October 2026 at 22:38 UTC
Date of last modification: 30 October 2026 at 22:38 UTC
Match Preview
Bayer 04 Leverkusen meet VfB Stuttgart in the Bundesliga on 31 October 2026. Round 8 brings together two teams positioned fourth and fifteenth respectively, with Bayer 04 Leverkusen holding higher numerical indicators across multiple metrics heading into the match.
Recent Form and Standings
Bayer 04 Leverkusen occupy position 4 with a recent sequence of DWWWL from their last 5 matches and a form index of 60. VfB Stuttgart sit at position 15 following a record of LLWLL and a lower form index of 28.
Expected Goals and Match Dynamics
The model assigns Bayer 04 Leverkusen an expected goals figure of 3.28 alongside an attacking index of 88 and a defending index of 43. VfB Stuttgart record 1.28 expected goals with an attacking index of 72 and a defending index of 39.
Statistical Indicators
Win probability calculations register 71% for Bayer 04 Leverkusen, 20% for VfB Stuttgart, and 9% for a draw. The statistical lean indicates Bayer 04 Leverkusen win or draw as the lower-risk option, accompanied by a goal lean pointing to more than 1.5 goals.
Head-to-Head Record
Historical head-to-head records show 60% of past meetings won by Bayer 04 Leverkusen and 40% secured by VfB Stuttgart. Track the live score and projected lineups in the Arena Sports Insights app.
Expected Lineups
Bayer 04 Leverkusen4-2-3-1
- 1Mark Flekken
- 4Jarell Quansah
- 12Edmond Tapsoba
- 2Facundo Medina
- 3Miguel Gutiérrez
- 24Aleix García
- 6Ezequiel Fernández
- 30Ibrahim Maza
- 10Malik Tillman
- 23Nathan Tella
- 14Patrik Schick
VfB Stuttgart4-2-3-1
- 41Dennis Seimen
- 22Lorenz Assignon
- 29Finn Jeltsch
- 24Jeff Chabot
- 7Maximilian Mittelstädt
- 21Grischa Prömel
- 16Atakan Karazor
- 18Jamie Leweling
- 26Deniz Undav
- 10Chris Führich
- 9Ermedin Demirović
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