Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for VfB Stuttgart vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen in the Bundesliga. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 14:30 BST match.
Fixture Information
| Fixture | VfB Stuttgart vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen |
|---|---|
| Competition | Bundesliga |
| Date | Saturday, 09 May 2026 |
| Kick-off | 14:30 BST |
| Venue | MHPArena |
Match Prediction: VfB Stuttgart 1-1 Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Prediction Stats
Fulltime Result Probability
Both Teams To Score Probability
Over/Under 2.5 Probability
Last 5 Meetings
| League | Date | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga | 10 Jan 2026 |  Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs  VfB Stuttgart |
1 – 4 | BayArena |
| Bundesliga | 16 Mar 2025 | VfB Stuttgart vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen |
3 – 4 | MHPArena |
| Bundesliga | 01 Nov 2024 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs VfB Stuttgart |
0 – 0 | BayArena |
| Bundesliga | 27 Apr 2024 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs VfB Stuttgart |
2 – 2 | BayArena |
| Bundesliga | 10 Dec 2023 | VfB Stuttgart vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen |
1 – 1 | MHPArena |
VfB Stuttgart come into this with a mixed run, but their recent home results suggest they can still make this awkward for Bayer 04 Leverkusen. The 4-0 win over Hamburger SV and the 1-1 draw with Werder Bremen show they can compete at home, even if the 0-2 loss to Borussia Dortmund is a reminder that they are not always secure at the back.
Leverkusen have been more consistent in the league results provided, with wins over RB Leipzig, FC Köln and Borussia Dortmund in their last five. They have also been involved in higher-scoring games, including the 4-1 win over RB Leipzig and the 6-3 win over VfL Wolfsburg, so there is enough evidence to expect chances at both ends. Match Prediction: VfB Stuttgart 1-2 Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Form Guide & Team Overview
VfB Stuttgart
VfB Stuttgart’s recent league form is patchy, with two draws, one win and two defeats in their last five. The 3-3 draw at TSG Hoffenheim and the 1-1 draw with Werder Bremen show they can stay in games, but the 2-4 loss at FC Bayern München and the 0-2 home defeat to Borussia Dortmund point to defensive issues.
There is still some attacking output to work with, especially after the 4-0 home win over Hamburger SV. That mix of goals scored and goals conceded suggests Stuttgart are capable of making this competitive, but they have not been especially reliable.
VfB Stuttgart Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga | 2 May 2026 |  TSG Hoffenheim vs VfB Stuttgart |
3 – 3 | D | PreZero Arena |
| Bundesliga | 26 Apr 2026 | VfB Stuttgart vs  Werder Bremen |
1 – 1 | D | MHPArena |
| Bundesliga | 19 Apr 2026 |  FC Bayern München vs VfB Stuttgart |
4 – 2 | L | Allianz Arena |
| Bundesliga | 12 Apr 2026 | VfB Stuttgart vs  Hamburger SV |
4 – 0 | W | MHPArena |
| Bundesliga | 4 Apr 2026 | VfB Stuttgart vs  Borussia Dortmund |
0 – 2 | L | MHPArena |
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Bayer 04 Leverkusen’s recent league form is stronger, with four wins from their last five and only one defeat. The wins over RB Leipzig, FC Köln, Borussia Dortmund and VfL Wolfsburg show a side that has been finding results consistently, both home and away.
Their results also suggest they can score freely, particularly in the 4-1 win over RB Leipzig and the 6-3 win over VfL Wolfsburg. The 1-2 loss to FC Augsburg is the main blemish, but overall the trend is still positive.
Bayer 04 Leverkusen Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga | 2 May 2026 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs  RB Leipzig |
4 – 1 | W | BayArena |
| Bundesliga | 25 Apr 2026 |  FC Köln vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen |
1 – 2 | W | RheinEnergieStadion |
| Bundesliga | 18 Apr 2026 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs  FC Augsburg |
1 – 2 | L | BayArena |
| Bundesliga | 11 Apr 2026 | Borussia Dortmund vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen |
0 – 1 | W | Signal Iduna Park |
| Bundesliga | 4 Apr 2026 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs  VfL Wolfsburg |
6 – 3 | W | BayArena |
Team News & Injury Report
VfB Stuttgart
- Finn Jeltsch (Injury To Abdominal Muscles)
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
- Lucas Vázquez (Knock)
Lineups & Tactical Setup
VfB Stuttgart (4-2-3-1)
Predicted lineup: Alexander Nübel (Goalkeeper), Jeff Chabot (Defender), Josha Vagnoman (Defender), Luca Jaquez (Defender), Ramon Hendriks (Defender), Angelo Stiller (Midfielder), Atakan Karazor (Midfielder), Bilal El Khannouss (Midfielder), Chris Führich (Midfielder), Jamie Leweling (Midfielder), Deniz Undav (Attacker)
VfB Stuttgart’s 4-2-3-1 should give them a solid base, with Angelo Stiller and Atakan Karazor helping to screen the defence and keep the ball moving. The shape also gives Deniz Undav support from Bilal El Khannouss, Chris Führich and Jamie Leweling, which should help Stuttgart get bodies around the box.
Bayer 04 Leverkusen (3-4-2-1)
Predicted lineup: Mark Flekken (Goalkeeper), Edmond Tapsoba (Defender), Jarell Quansah (Defender), Robert Andrich (Defender), Aleix García (Midfielder), Alejandro Grimaldo (Midfielder), Exequiel Palacios (Midfielder), Montrell Culbreath (Midfielder), Ibrahim Maza (Attacker), Nathan Tella (Attacker), Patrik Schick (Attacker)
Bayer 04 Leverkusen’s 3-4-2-1 should allow them to build from the back and use the width from Alejandro Grimaldo and Montrell Culbreath. With Ibrahim Maza, Nathan Tella and Patrik Schick ahead of them, they have enough forward options to stretch Stuttgart’s back line.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
| VfB Stuttgart | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | Text |
|---|---|---|
| VfB Stuttgart | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | Deniz Undav will need to find space between the lines against Edmond Tapsoba, because Stuttgart’s best attacking moments are likely to come through him. |
| VfB Stuttgart | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | Angelo Stiller against Aleix García could shape the midfield rhythm, with both players important to how their sides progress the ball. |
| VfB Stuttgart | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | Deniz Undav is key for VfB Stuttgart because he is the central attacking reference in the predicted shape and the main route to turning possession into chances. |
| VfB Stuttgart | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | Ibrahim Maza is key for Bayer 04 Leverkusen because he has been included in the recent and predicted 3-4-2-1, giving Leverkusen an extra attacking link behind Patrik Schick. |
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