Bayer Leverkusen vs VfB Stuttgart Prediction

Bayer Leverkusen host VfB Stuttgart on 31 October 2026 at 17:30 in the Bundesliga. Leverkusen are heavy favorites after winning eight of their last ten home league matches, conceding just 1.1 goals per game at the BayArena. Stuttgart arrive in poor form, winless in seven of their last ten Bundesliga outings and vulnerable on the road. The visitors have shipped at least two goals in eight of their last ten away league matches.

Leverkusen's attack carries real threat. Patrick Schick leads the line with six goals and two assists in seven Bundesliga appearances. Over their last ten league matches, Leverkusen averaged 2.7 goals per game and generated 2.24 expected goals per 90 minutes. Stuttgart's defense has conceded 2.31 xG per match across their last ten league games. Leverkusen beat Nuremberg 5–2 on 28 October but suffered a 0–3 defeat to Hoffenheim three days earlier, a reminder that even strong sides can misfire.

Injuries will shape Leverkusen's approach. Marten Terrier and Moussa Diaby are unavailable, reducing attacking depth. Stuttgart manager Sebastian Höness acknowledged after a cup win over Paderborn that his team is struggling to find consistent results. The visitors' last league outing ended in a 2–3 loss to Borussia Mönchengladbach.

Form and H2H

Leverkusen have not lost at home in nine of their last ten Bundesliga matches, averaging 2.7 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per game. Stuttgart have won only three of their last ten league fixtures and concede heavily on the road. In eight of Stuttgart's last ten away league matches, over 2.5 goals have been scored.

Leverkusen's last ten official matches have all featured over 1.5 goals. At home in the Bundesliga, Leverkusen have registered more than 4.5 shots on target in each of their last ten matches.

Best bet

Bayer Leverkusen over 1.5 goals. Leverkusen score consistently at home and Stuttgart leak goals on the road. Schick's form and Leverkusen's average of 2.7 goals per match at the BayArena make two goals a realistic target even without Terrier and Diaby. Stuttgart have conceded at least two in eight of their last ten away league games. Mostbet offers Leverkusen over 1.5 goals at 1.79.

Odds to watch

Leverkusen are clear favorites. Mostbet prices a home win at 1.79, a draw at 4.3, and a Stuttgart win at 3.65. The same book offers 1xBet's home win at 1.85 and 1Win at 1.79. Leverkusen's individual total over 1.5 goals trades at 1.45 on 1Win, reflecting the attacking pressure expected. Stuttgart's individual total under 1.5 goals is available at 1.65 on Mostbet.