Key Facts
- Leverkusen is in fourth place, while Stuttgart is in 15th place with six points; Stuttgart’s position in the standings increases the pressure on the team to earn points in the league.
- Leverkusen has won four of its last five games, but the 0–3 loss to Hoffenheim and the deficit against Nuremberg reveal defensive weaknesses despite a strong overall record.
- Stuttgart needed Undav’s late winning goal against Paderborn despite having a man advantage for a long time; Führich’s assist after coming off the bench decided the close cup match.
- The absences of Stuttgart’s offensive players Tiago Tomás and Justin Diehl argue in favor of “Both Teams to Score: No”; Leverkusen has kept two clean sheets in its last five games.
Match Preview
Leverkusen’s heavy league defeat was followed by a comeback in the cup against Nuremberg. Stuttgart also prevailed in the cup under Sebastian Hoeneß, though only narrowly against Paderborn. The two teams will face off at the BayArena on Saturday. Leverkusen is in 4th place, while Stuttgart is in 15th. The standings favor Carles Martínez’s team, but they lost their most recent recorded competitive match against Stuttgart 1–3 in May 2026. So Stuttgart has a counterargument that shouldn’t be overlooked when betting on Leverkusen.
- Venue: BayArena, Bayer Leverkusen
- Date and Time: October 31, 2026, 3:30 p.m.
- Competition: Bundesliga (Matchday 8)
The betting market clearly favors Leverkusen. With Tiago Tomás and Justin Diehl sidelined, “Both Teams to Score: No” looks appealing. However, Stuttgart’s winning goal in the Cup highlights the risk of this bet. “Under 3.5 Goals” also has its merits: Stuttgart’s recent close matches carry more weight here than Leverkusen’s goal-scoring spree in the Cup.
Leverkusen Form & Record Check
Leverkusen’s 5-2 comeback victory against Nuremberg in the DFB Cup after falling behind showed how the team can turn a game around. However, falling behind against a second-division side also exposed defensive weaknesses. Two goals off set pieces and a converted penalty kick after halftime defined the comeback.
Across all competitions, Leverkusen has won four of its last five games and enters the matchup as the favorite. However, the 0-3 loss to Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga serves as a reminder to remain cautious. Prior to that, Martínez’s team had defeated Freiburg 2-1 in the league. Precise runs can help make the attack more dangerous.
Stuttgart Form & Record Check
Stuttgart needed a late goal from Deniz Undav to beat Paderborn 1-0 in the DFB-Pokal, even though the team played against ten men for the entire first half.
Chris Führich provided the decisive assist after coming off the bench. Hoeneß admitted that his team had gotten off to a weak start. The narrow victory therefore points more toward “Under 3.5 Goals” than toward an offensive resurgence.
In the Bundesliga, Stuttgart lost 2–3 to Borussia Mönchengladbach and 0–1 to Hamburger SV. The team is now tied with Schalke at six points and desperately needs a win in the league. The 1-1 draw against Atlético Madrid in the Champions League group stage does at least show that Stuttgart can hold its own against a stronger opponent. Without Tomás and Diehl, however, a scoreless game is also a possibility.
Stuttgart could line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation: Dennis Seimen in goal, Finn Jeltsch and Ramon Hendriks at center back, and Atakan Karazor and Grischa Prömel in central midfield. Deniz Undav could play behind Ermedin Demirovic.
Dan-Axel Zagadou and Josha Vagnoman are out with thigh injuries. Jeltsch and Lorenz Assignon are therefore expected to start in their positions. Justin Diehl and Tiago Tomás are also out; Bilal El Khannouss and Jamie Leweling could fill the wing positions. It remains to be seen whether Angelo Stiller will be able to play after his adductor issues.
Leverkusen vs. Stuttgart Head-to-Head & Statistics
In the 30 recorded competitive matches, Leverkusen has won 18 times and Stuttgart three times. This clear advantage explains why the betting market favors Leverkusen. However, recent results favor Stuttgart: Leverkusen lost 1–3 in May 2026 and 1–4 in January 2026. The overall record suggests otherwise, but Stuttgart has recently shown that it can beat this opponent.
