Bayer Leverkusen vs Stuttgart Predictions

Bayer Leverkusen vs Stuttgart predictions for this Bundesliga fixture. Bayer Leverkusen host Stuttgart at the BayArena in Friday’s Bundesliga clash, as both teams aim to continue their strong starts to the season. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.

Championship | Nov 1, 2024 at 8pm UK at BayArena

Bayer Leverkusen vs Stuttgart Predictions

Can Leverkusen and Stuttgart Break Their Draw Streak?

• Leverkusen’s Leaky Defence: Bayer Leverkusen have yet to keep a clean sheet in the Bundesliga this season, conceding an average of 1.9 goals per game.
• Stuttgart’s Firepower: Stuttgart’s Deniz Undav has already scored five Bundesliga goals this season, and their team averages over two goals per game.
• Repeat of History? The last two meetings between Leverkusen and Stuttgart at the BayArena have ended 2-2 after 90 minutes.

Our Tips

Friday night’s Bundesliga clash between Bayer Leverkusen and Stuttgart at the BayArena promises to be a fascinating encounter. With both sides having experienced a mixed bag of results lately, it’s anyone’s guess which way this game could go. Leverkusen, the defending champions, are looking to get their title defence back on track after some underwhelming results. Meanwhile, Stuttgart come into this fixture hoping to climb higher in the Bundesliga standings, having showcased both their attacking prowess and defensive frailties this season.

Leverkusen’s 2-2 draw against Werder Bremen last weekend highlighted their ongoing struggles to turn dominance into victories. Despite their attacking flair, their defence has been suspect, conceding far too easily at times. They’ve failed to keep a clean sheet in any of their Bundesliga matches this season, which has cost them points and seen them drop to five points behind the top of the table.

Stuttgart, on the other hand, come into this match off the back of a mixed run of form. A heavy 4-0 defeat to Bayern Munich has been balanced out by some impressive performances, including a famous 1-0 win against Juventus in the Champions League. However, like Leverkusen, their defence has been leaky, with no clean sheets in their Bundesliga campaign so far. It’s set up to be a battle of two sides that can score, but struggle to keep their opponents out.

Best Bet: Both Teams to Score

The first prediction for this Bundesliga encounter is a simple one: both teams are very likely to find the back of the net. If recent form is anything to go by, it’s almost inevitable. Leverkusen have been scoring freely but conceding just as easily. They’ve averaged 2.5 goals per game this season but have also allowed 1.9 goals per game, a clear indicator that while their attack is potent, their defence is anything but solid. Stuttgart, similarly, have scored 17 goals in their eight Bundesliga matches, averaging over two goals per game. However, their defensive record is even worse, conceding two goals per game.

It doesn’t help that both sides come into this game with defensive issues. Leverkusen’s defensive woes have been compounded by errors, with five errors leading to shots on goal so far this season. Stuttgart haven’t been much better, with their own frailties costing them points, despite a generally solid start to the season. When these teams last met, it ended 2-2 after 90 minutes, and neither side seems to have resolved their defensive problems since then.

Leverkusen’s attacking lineup, led by the prolific Victor Boniface, has been clinical in front of goal, and they’ll be confident of causing Stuttgart problems. Boniface has already scored six goals this season, and with Florian Wirtz pulling the strings in midfield, Stuttgart’s backline will have their work cut out. However, Stuttgart’s Deniz Undav, who has netted five times this season, will pose just as big a threat to Leverkusen’s fragile defence.

As BettingTips4You.com expert Wolfgang Shotten points out: “With both teams struggling to keep clean sheets and boasting powerful attacking options, there’s a strong argument to back both teams to score. Neither side has the defensive discipline to keep the other out for 90 minutes.” It’s hard to disagree with that assessment.

Given the stats, the attacking talent on display, and the lack of defensive solidity, the smart money is on both teams scoring. Leverkusen’s average of 7.3 shots on target per game, coupled with Stuttgart’s ability to create 3.9 big chances per game, makes it hard to see how this one doesn’t turn into a goal-fest.

Correct Score Prediction: Bayer Leverkusen 2-2 Stuttgart

Considering the best bet suggests both teams will score, the correct score prediction should follow the same narrative. A 2-2 draw feels like the most likely outcome based on the data and recent form of both sides. Leverkusen have drawn three of their last four matches, and Stuttgart have only lost once in their last eight, so a draw certainly seems on the cards.

Both teams have been involved in high-scoring games recently, and the last two meetings between these sides have ended in 2-2 draws. It’s difficult to imagine either side being able to keep a clean sheet, and with the attacking firepower on display, it wouldn’t be surprising if we saw a repeat of those scorelines.

Leverkusen have been dangerous from all areas of the pitch, with goals coming from a variety of sources, including left footers, right footers, and even headers. Stuttgart, meanwhile, have been similarly versatile in attack, with Undav and Demirović leading the line well. Their ability to create big chances, combined with Leverkusen’s defensive frailties, should result in another high-scoring draw.

The data supports this prediction, with both sides having scored at least two goals in the majority of their matches this season, and neither defence showing the capability to shut down their opponents for a full 90 minutes. A 2-2 draw feels just about right for two teams that are capable of brilliance going forward but are let down by their defensive disorganisation.

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