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Bundesliga · Matchweek 8 · 31 October 2026 · 14:30

Bayer Leverkusen vs VfB Stuttgart: prediction, odds and betting tip – 31 October 2026, Bundesliga

1Bayer Leverkusen1.79
XDraw4.77
2VfB Stuttgart4.77

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Played: final score 2–4. The tip and analysis below are as they were before kick-off.

Bayer Leverkusen welcome VfB Stuttgart on 31 October 2026 · 14:30 at BayArena (Leverkusen), and the referee is B. Brand. Bayer Leverkusen (57%) are our favourites for this one. Read on for our tip, the estimated probabilities, team news and a full analysis.

Bayer Leverkusen vs VfB Stuttgart: tip and prediction
Main tip · Handicap
Bayer Leverkusen -0.75 (Asian handicap)
2.01
Chance 53% · confidence medium

Wins: Bayer Leverkusen win by 2 or more. Half wins (half the stake back): Bayer Leverkusen win by 1. Loses: a draw, Bayer Leverkusen lose.

Second tip · Goals
Over 3.5 goals
1.84
Chance 54% · confidence medium
Combo
Bayer Leverkusen with over 2.5 goals
2.17
46% · combo fair odds
2–1likely score
≈ 3 goalstotal in the match
Safer option: Bayer Leverkusen or draw (1X) at a probability of 78%, with odds of up to 1.25.
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Bayer Leverkusen vs VfB Stuttgart: our analysis

Why we chose this tip

  1. Table. Bayer Leverkusen lie 6th, having collected 13 points after 8 matches (4W 1D 3L); VfB Stuttgart lie 12th, having collected 9 points (3W 0D 5L).
  2. Attack and defence. Per game in this competition, Bayer Leverkusen average 2.3 goals for and 1.7 against, compared with 1.4 for and 1.9 against for VfB Stuttgart.
  3. Form in the competition. Bayer Leverkusen: 4W 1D 2L, goals 16–12; VfB Stuttgart: 2W 0D 5L, goals 10–13.
  4. Head to head. In 32 previous meetings, Bayer Leverkusen have taken 19 wins to VfB Stuttgart's 4 wins, plus 9 draws; the goal tally stands at 70–45.

What to expect

In our view Bayer Leverkusen hold the advantage. We project a 2–1 scoreline, around 3 goals altogether, and the single likeliest outcome is 2–1 (9.0%). This one should be open, with chances at both ends.

On goals we go for Over 3.5 goals (odds 1.84), which we give a 54% chance. In our view both teams score with a probability of 70%, and over 2.5 goals with a probability of 73%.

The prediction at a glance

  1. Meetings: 32; Bayer Leverkusen 19 wins, 9 draws, VfB Stuttgart 4 wins.
  2. Head to head meetings have produced 3.6 goals a game on average.
  3. Scored and conceded in this competition: Bayer Leverkusen 16–12, VfB Stuttgart 10–13.
  4. Our projection is around 3 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 73%.
  5. Unavailable: Bayer Leverkusen 7, VfB Stuttgart 6.

Alternative tip: Under 3.5 goals

Another angle: Under 3.5 goals (probability 46%, top price 2.12). A projection of around 3 goals supports it.

Absences

Unavailable for Bayer Leverkusen: L. Bade, E. Ben Seghir, M. Diaby, G. Doue, K. Eichhorn, C. Kofane, M. Terrier. VfB Stuttgart will be without: J. Diehl, L. Sauer, A. Stiller, T. Tomas, J. Vagnoman, D. Zagadou. Team news can change, so take another look before the game.

Bayer Leverkusen vs VfB Stuttgart: bookmaker odds side by side

Match result1X2
Top price available1.794.774.77
Market average1.684.464.34
Lowest odds1.623.823.28
GoalsBestAverageChance
Over 1.5 goals1.101.0787.7%
Over 2.5 goals1.321.2973.0%
Under 2.5 goals3.603.4927.0%
Over 3.5 goals1.841.7753.8%
BTTS – yes1.361.3469.8%
BTTS – no3.303.0930.2%

Prices gathered from several bookmakers and refreshed 31/10/26, 14:09. Use them as a guide: what a particular operator offers can be different. Margin on average: 5.4%.

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The key facts

  • Likely result: Bayer Leverkusen 2–1 VfB Stuttgart, roughly 3 goals in total.
  • Table: Bayer Leverkusen 6th (13 points), VfB Stuttgart 12th (9 points).
  • Form in the competition: Bayer Leverkusen 4W 1D 2L (16:12), VfB Stuttgart 2W 0D 5L (10:13).
  • H2H: 32 matches: Bayer Leverkusen 19W 9D 4L, goals 70–45.
  • Absences: Bayer Leverkusen 7, VfB Stuttgart 6.

Who will win Bayer Leverkusen vs VfB Stuttgart?

Bayer Leverkusen57%
Draw21%
VfB Stuttgart22%

We work out this estimate from the odds of several bookmakers once their margin has been removed. No outcome is ever certain.

Bayer Leverkusen vs VfB Stuttgart: more betting tips

Over 1.5 goals87.7% · fair odds 1.14 · best 1.10
Likely
Bayer Leverkusen or draw (1X)78.0% · fair odds 1.28 · best 1.25
Likely
Over 2.5 goals73.0% · fair odds 1.37 · best 1.32
Likely
Both teams to score: yes69.8% · fair odds 1.43 · best 1.36
Likely
Bayer Leverkusen to win56.6% · fair odds 1.77 · best 1.79
Possible
Over 3.5 goals53.8% · fair odds 1.86 · best 1.84
Possible
Under 3.5 goals46.2% · fair odds 2.17 · best 2.12
Outsider
Both teams to score: no30.2% · fair odds 3.31 · best 3.30
Outsider
Under 2.5 goals27.0% · fair odds 3.70 · best 3.60
Outsider
VfB Stuttgart to win22.0% · fair odds 4.54 · best 4.77
Outsider
Draw21.3% · fair odds 4.69 · best 4.77
Outsider

Fair odds = 1 / probability. A price is value when the best odds on offer beat the fair odds. Likely: 60% or more; possible: 50–60%; outsider: below 50%.

Corners and cards betting

Cornersline 10.5 corners
Over 1.95 · Under 1.80
probability of over 48.1%
Cardsline 4.5 cards
Over 2.13 · Under 1.67
probability of over 44.1%

Correct score tips

2 : 19.0%
1 : 17.6%
3 : 17.0%
2 : 26.5%
2 : 06.2%
1 : 25.5%

Bayer Leverkusen vs VfB Stuttgart: injuries and missing players

Bayer Leverkusen

  • L. Badeabsence · will miss the match
  • E. Ben Seghirmuscle injury · will miss the match
  • M. Diabyhamstring injury · will miss the match
  • G. Douecalf injury · will miss the match
  • K. Eichhornillness · will miss the match
  • C. Kofanemuscle injury · will miss the match
  • M. Terriermuscle injury · will miss the match

VfB Stuttgart

  • J. Diehlmuscle injury · will miss the match
  • L. Sauermuscle injury · will miss the match
  • A. Stillergroin injury · will miss the match
  • T. Tomasmuscle injury · will miss the match
  • J. Vagnomanmuscle injury · will miss the match
  • D. Zagadoumuscle injury · will miss the match

Team news can still change before the game.

Standings and form

#TeamPW-D-LGoalsPts
1Bayern München85-3-027:818
2Borussia Dortmund85-3-014:618
3SC Freiburg85-1-218:1016
4RB Leipzig85-0-322:1115
5Werder Bremen84-3-117:1415
6Bayer Leverkusen84-1-318:1613
7SV Elversberg84-1-316:1613
8Hamburger SV94-0-510:2012
9Eintracht Frankfurt83-2-313:1811
10FSV Mainz 0583-1-417:1710
11FC Augsburg82-3-318:159
12VfB Stuttgart83-0-514:159
131899 Hoffenheim83-0-514:169
141. FC Köln82-3-39:129
15SC Paderborn 0782-3-36:99
16Union Berlin81-4-37:197
17FC Schalke 0481-3-44:96
18Borussia Mönchengladbach91-1-712:254

Recent matches

Bayer Leverkusen

5 NovLBayer Leverkusen 0–1 Marseille
31 OctLBayer Leverkusen 2–4 VfB Stuttgart
25 OctL1899 Hoffenheim 3–0 Bayer Leverkusen
22 OctWOFI 0–2 Bayer Leverkusen
18 OctWBayer Leverkusen 2–1 SC Freiburg

VfB Stuttgart

3 NovLGalatasaray 2–0 VfB Stuttgart
31 OctWBayer Leverkusen 2–4 VfB Stuttgart
23 OctLVfB Stuttgart 2–3 Borussia Mönchengladbach
20 OctDVfB Stuttgart 1–1 Atlético Madrid
17 OctLHamburger SV 1–0 VfB Stuttgart

Home and away

Bayer Leverkusen at home4 matches: 3W 0D 1L, goals 10–5
VfB Stuttgart away5 matches: 2W 0D 3L, goals 8–10

Bayer Leverkusen vs VfB Stuttgart: last matches of both teams

Bayer Leverkusen

L 5/11/26 · Bayer Leverkusen 0–1 Marseille
L 25/10/26 · 1899 Hoffenheim 3–0 Bayer Leverkusen
W 22/10/26 · OFI 0–2 Bayer Leverkusen
W 18/10/26 · Bayer Leverkusen 2–1 SC Freiburg

VfB Stuttgart

L 3/11/26 · Galatasaray 2–0 VfB Stuttgart
L 23/10/26 · VfB Stuttgart 2–3 Borussia Mönchengladbach
D 20/10/26 · VfB Stuttgart 1–1 Atlético Madrid
L 17/10/26 · Hamburger SV 1–0 VfB Stuttgart

Team comparison

Bayer LeverkusenVfB Stuttgart
77%Form23%
67%Attack33%
44%Defence56%
38%Head to head62%
40%Goals60%
59.5%Overall40.5%

All figures are drawn from the games played so far this season, which is still a limited sample.

Form in the competition

Bayer LeverkusenLLWWW
VfB StuttgartWLLWL

Head to head

All matches
19Bayer Leverkusen
9Draws
4VfB Stuttgart
31/10/26 · Bayer Leverkusen 2–4 VfB Stuttgart
9/5/26 · VfB Stuttgart 3–1 Bayer Leverkusen
10/1/26 · Bayer Leverkusen 1–4 VfB Stuttgart
16/3/25 · VfB Stuttgart 3–4 Bayer Leverkusen
1/11/24 · Bayer Leverkusen 0–0 VfB Stuttgart
17/8/24 · Bayer Leverkusen 2–2 VfB Stuttgart

Returns calculator

Potential return0 £
Net profit0 £
Implied probability0%
Market margin5.4%

Questions and answers

Which tip do we give for Bayer Leverkusen vs VfB Stuttgart?

Bayer Leverkusen -0.75 (Asian handicap) (2.01); Over 3.5 goals (1.84).

Who will win Bayer Leverkusen vs VfB Stuttgart?

Our estimate gives Bayer Leverkusen a 57% chance of winning, the draw 21% and VfB Stuttgart 22%.

What is the date, time and venue of the game?

Kick-off is on 31 October 2026 at 14:30, venue BayArena, Leverkusen. Referee: B. Brand.

Who will be missing?

Bayer Leverkusen: L. Bade, E. Ben Seghir, M. Diaby, G. Doue, K. Eichhorn, C. Kofane, M. Terrier. VfB Stuttgart: J. Diehl, L. Sauer, A. Stiller, T. Tomas, J. Vagnoman, D. Zagadou. Team news can still change before kick-off.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in this game?

We put over 2.5 goals at 73% (odds 1.32) and under 2.5 goals at 27% (odds 3.60).

Will both teams score?

We put the chance of both teams finding the net at 70% (odds 1.36).

What correct score do we see as likeliest?

Top of our list is 2–1 (9.0%), then 1–1 (7.6%) and 3–1 (7.0%).

How do you put your predictions together?

Our starting point is the odds of several bookmakers: we take out the margin, average what is left and turn it into probabilities, then a Poisson model gives the expected goals and the likeliest scorelines. Form, head to head and absences are shown on the page as background. The predictions are meant as information and offer no guarantee of winning.

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