Bayer Leverkusen vs Stuttgart Prediction: Leverkusen to continue climbing up the league table

With Bayer Leverkusen currently winning some games to get out of the relegation zone, the team have gained some much-needed confidence. However, Leverkusen have lost some momentum in recent weeks with no wins in the last three matches. Stuttgart however have won two and drawn two and lost one of the last three matches played. It will be interesting to watch this match as both teams want a win but who deserves it is another question altogether.

Bayer Leverkusen

The team seem to be slowly getting acquainted with Xabi Alonso’s type of football and demands. Leverkusen played some attacking football against Union Berlin which suited the players resulting in a win. It will be very crucial for the team to replicate that type of football as it brought the best out of the team. 

Stuttgart

Stuttgart recovered from the match against Dortmund and have gained some positive results in the process. Their interim coach seems to be getting the best out of some players, especially in the defensive unit. Stuttgart in the process have conceded fewer goals in the process. They will be hoping this continues. 

Head-to-head encounters

The last eight matches between Leverkusen and Stuttgart have resulted in six wins for Leverkusen, one draw and one win for Stuttgart. The match usually produced goals and both sides scored. Of the t5wenty six goals scored in the last eight matches, Leverkusen have scored eighteen.

Injuries and suspensions

• Bayer Leverkusen: Robert Andrich, Florian Wirtz, Sardar Azmoun, Patrick Wirtz;
• Stuttgart: Konstantinos Mavropanos, Wataru Endo, Chris Fuhrich

Key stats

• The last three between these two sides have been won by Leverkusen.

Expert Betting Tips

Below are the predictions.

• W1 for 1.73 at betway;
• Over 2.5 for 1.53 at 1xbet;
• BTTS for 1.57 at bet365.