Bundesliga: VfB Stuttgart vs Bayer Leverkusen – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Bundesliga round 26 match between VfB Stuttgart and Bayer Leverkusen and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.

Bayer Leverkusen go up against VfB Stuttgart this coming Sunday for a Bundesliga meeting at MHPArena.

While Bayer Leverkusen are chasing the lead in the Bundesliga after collecting 53 points in 25 rounds, VfB Stuttgart trail by 37 points after 25 rounds, leaving them as number 8 in the table.

Form: VfB Stuttgart vs Bayer Leverkusen

VfB Stuttgart Form

VfB Stuttgart failed to win any of their last three matches, though they managed to draw against Hoffenheim in a 1-1 match, before coming up short against Bayern Munich in a 1-3 defeat. Most recently, they settled for a 2-2 draw against Holstein Kiel. VfB Stuttgart claimed a modest two wins in their past six home matches in the Bundesliga. They also drew zero and lost four, scored nine goals and conceded nine.

Bayer Leverkusen Form

Bayer Leverkusen endured a tough spell in their last three matches, from which they have nothing to show. They were beaten 3-0 by Bayern Munich, before Werder Bremen ran out 0-2 winners. A third defeat on the trot followed against Bayern Munich, who came out 0-2 winners. Bayer Leverkusen performed a very admirable four wins in six Bundesliga away matches, as well as two draws but no defeats. They scored 13 times, while also conceding five goals.

Betting stats for VfB Stuttgart and Bayer Leverkusen

Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that VfB Stuttgart and Bayer Leverkusen played across all tournaments.

In-form players: VfB Stuttgart vs Bayer Leverkusen

It’s been a great season for Patrik Schick so far with 16 goals to his name across all tournaments this season. He also hit the target three times in his last six games, and no doubt Bayer Leverkusen want him to continue this productive spell against VfB Stuttgartthis coming Sunday.

Betting markets: VfB Stuttgart vs Bayer Leverkusen

Full-time result

VfB Stuttgart won four of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at MHPArena. They drew one and lost five as well, while Bayer Leverkusen won six of their last 10 games away. They drew two and lost two. Bayer Leverkusen are on a serious roll of now 29 away matches on the spin without defeat. Bayer Leverkusen have not lost to VfB Stuttgart in 14 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

VfB Stuttgart scored the first goal in seven out of their last ten games. Bayer Leverkusen scored the opening goal in four of a possible ten games. Both teams have scored in last 6 consecutive VfB Stuttgart games Bayer Leverkusen should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in this coming Sunday, as VfB Stuttgart only managed one clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. Bayer Leverkusen claimed four clean sheets in their last 10 games. Bayer Leverkusen have scored in 14 consecutive meetings with VfB Stuttgart when playing at away ground.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of VfB Stuttgart’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.3 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in four of the last ten outings for Bayer Leverkusen, who managed to score 1.4 times in those matches. VfB Stuttgart conceded a goal in their previous 7 matches.