Bundesliga holders Bayer Leverkusen face a tough clash on Friday as they welcome 8th-placed Stuttgart to the BayArena in a game that will see Leverkusen try to close the five-point gap behind leaders Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig.
Stuttgart on the other hand, buoyed by a recent winning streak, looks to continue climbing up the league table from their 8th spot.
Leverkusen’s 10-Match Unbeaten Streak Tested | Home Win = 1.58
Leverkusen’s form has been solid, remaining unbeaten in their last 10 games across all competitions.
However, Xabi Alonso’s team has drawn three (3) of their last four (4) league matches, with recent 2-2 draws against Holstein Kiel and Werder Bremen showing that they are not at their best in the league.
Something they might want to fix quickly before a Stuttgart side that has been a pain in Leverkusen’s side in recent meetings comes into town on Friday. A win at home is crucial to maintain their pursuit of Bayern and Leipzig at the top of the table.
Stuttgart in Resilient Form | Away Win = 5.27
Stuttgart arrives at BayArena in great shape, having won each of their last three games, including a 1-0 victory over Juventus in the UEFA Champions League.
While they’ve lost just one of their last seven (7) Bundesliga matches, Stuttgart’s away form remains inconsistent, with only one win in their last four (4) games on the road.
Still, their form has given them a solid mid-table position, and they’ll be looking to exploit Leverkusen's recent defensive struggles, which is reflected in their 80% score for both teams scoring (BTTS) in all their games this season on MSport’s M Stats.
Key Players & Team News:
Leverkusen will miss forward Amine Adli due to a long-term injury. Alonso may rely on centre-backs Edmond Tapsoba, Jonathan Tah, and Piero Hincapie to provide solidity in front of keeper Lukas Hradecky. Victor Boniface will spearhead the attack, with support from Martin Terrier and Florian Wirtz.
For Stuttgart, key absentees include centre-backs Dan-Axel Zagadou and Jeff Chabot, weakening their backline. Luca Raimund and Yannik Keitel are also sidelined, while winger Justin Diehl and right-back Leonidas Stergiou remain doubtful. Manager Sebastian Hoeness could turn to a makeshift defense to counter Leverkusen’s offense.
Match Stats & Betting Odds | Draw = 4.85
Leverkusen has an impressive home record, unbeaten in five (5) games at BayArena with four (4) wins. They’ve managed 26 victories in their last 32 home fixtures, a clear advantage. | Specials Market: Home & Over 2.5 = 1.87
Stuttgart, according to MSport’s latest rich statistics feature M Stats, is in great form winning all their last three (3) games in all competitions including a huge 0-1 win in Turin against Juventus in the UCL. | Specials Market: Draw/Away & Under 4.5 = 2.90
The last three encounters between Leverkusen and Stuttgart ended in draws, with each match yielding under 2.5 goals. Expect a tense and tactical contest as both sides look to secure points. | Main Market: Under 3.5 = 1.88
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