Our VfB Stuttgart vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction: 1-2
VfB Stuttgart vs Bayer Leverkusen in the Germany Bundesliga I is scheduled for an 18:30 GMT kick-off on Sunday March 16, 2025. A 1-2 win for the visitors is our main prediction, but with both teams expected to find the net, BTTS is another solid wager.
This VfB Stuttgart vs Bayer Leverkusen prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
VfB Stuttgart's Last Match – Holstein Kiel vs VfB Stuttgart
VfB Stuttgart must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 2-2 Germany Bundesliga I draw against Holstein Kiel on March 8. In that match, VfB Stuttgart had 48% possession and 5 attempts at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Holstein Kiel | 52% | 10 (5) | 1.47 | 53 |
 VfB Stuttgart | 48% | 5 (2) | 0.7 | 21 |
Bayer Leverkusen's Last Match – Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich
Bayer Leverkusen will look to get back on track following a 0-2 UEFA Champions League loss against Bayern Munich on March 11. In that match, Bayer Leverkusen recorded 53% possession, attempting 8 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bayer Leverkusen | 53% | 8 (3) | 1.35 | 71 |
 Bayern Munich | 47% | 10 (5) | 2.04 | 38 |
VfB Stuttgart vs Bayer Leverkusen Stats
Key Stats
| VfB Stuttgart | Bayer Leverkusen | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.06 | Attacking Strength | 1.31 |
| 1.03 | Defence Strength | 0.59 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
VfB Stuttgart are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per match, while Bayer Leverkusen average 1.4 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
VfB Stuttgart 13-18
Bayer Leverkusen 14-11
What are the odds for this match?
VfB Stuttgart to win: @3.1
Draw: @3.4
Bayer Leverkusen to win: @2.3
Lineups
VfB Stuttgart (4-4-2) : Alexander Nubel, Ameen Al-Dakhil, Finn Jeltsch, Ramon Hendriks, Maximilian Mittelstadt, Enzo Millot, Atakan Karazor, Angelo Stiller, Jamie Leweling, Nick Woltemade, Ermedin Demirovic
Bayer Leverkusen (3-4-2-1) : Lukas Hradecky, Nordi Mukiele, Jonathan Tah, Piero Hincapie, Jeremie Frimpong, Granit Xhaka, Robert Andrich, Alex Grimaldo, Exequiel Palacios, Aleix Garcia, Patrik Schick
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