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Bayer Leverkusen vs Stuttgart Prediction

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Bayer Leverkusen
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Stuttgart
1 · Bayer Leverkusen53.6%Fair odds 5/6
X · Draw22.0%Fair odds 7/2
2 · Stuttgart24.3%Fair odds 3/1

Fair odds are implied by model probabilities (100 ÷ probability %). They are not bookmaker quotes. Fractional odds are approximate.

Forecast published

Model: Bayer Leverkusen 53.6%

Our Bundesliga record: the most likely result happened in 4 of 7 predictions (57%; a random pick of home, draw or away is right about one time in three), each published before kickoff and never edited. See every prediction ›

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Venue: BayArena, Leverkusen · DE

Bayer Leverkusen vs Stuttgart: prediction analysis

  • Over 2.5 goals: 68.0% in the model.
  • Both teams to score — Yes: 66.6% in the model.

Bayer Leverkusen are 4th on 10 points after 5 matches; Stuttgart are 13th on 6. In 38 Bundesliga meetings since 2005-06, Bayer Leverkusen won 22, Stuttgart won 7 and 9 were drawn. They last met on 9 May 2026: Stuttgart 3–1 Bayer Leverkusen. In their last 5 league matches Bayer Leverkusen won 3 and Stuttgart won 2.

Home and away form

Bayer Leverkusen at home

5 played · 3W · 1D · 1L

Goals per match: 2.4 scored · 0.8 conceded

Results in this sample
  • 20 Sept 2026 · RB Leipzig · 2–0 (W)
  • 5 Sept 2026 · Union Berlin · 4–0 (W)
  • 16 May 2026 · Hamburg · 1–1 (D)
  • 2 May 2026 · RB Leipzig · 4–1 (W)
  • 18 Apr 2026 · Augsburg · 1–2 (L)
All Bayer Leverkusen results ›

Stuttgart away

5 played · 1W · 1D · 3L

Goals per match: 1.2 scored · 2.0 conceded

Results in this sample
  • 17 Oct 2026 · Hamburg · 0–1 (L)
  • 10 Oct 2026 · Paderborn · 2–0 (W)
  • 12 Sept 2026 · Hoffenheim · 1–2 (L)
  • 28 Aug 2026 · Bayern Munich · 1–5 (L)
  • 16 May 2026 · Eintracht Frankfurt · 2–2 (D)
All Stuttgart results ›
Sample coverage

Up to five venue-specific matches from each team's ten latest published league results, played before this forecast. Small samples do not establish a trend.

Bayer Leverkusen vs Stuttgart: attack and defence ratings

Bayer Leverkusen attack1.41×
Stuttgart attack1.27×
Bayer Leverkusen goals conceded0.82×
Stuttgart goals conceded0.89×
Bayer Leverkusen score at 1.41× and concede at 0.82× the model's average club rate; Stuttgart score at 1.27× and concede at 0.89×. 1.00× is average (the marked line). For defence, lower is better. Ratings come from past results before home advantage and team news are applied.

Goals and correct score

Over 2.5 goals
68.0%Under 31.9%
Both teams score
66.6%No 33.4%
Predicted goals
2.12 – 1.39Total 3.51 · model, not shot xG
Clean sheet
25% · 12%Bayer Leverkusen · Stuttgart

Most likely scores

1–19.4%
2–19.3%
2–06.7%
3–16.6%
2–26.5%

All goal lines

Total goals lineOver probabilityOver fair oddsUnder probabilityUnder fair odds
1.587.1%2/1312.9%13/2
2.568.0%4/931.9%85/40
3.546.5%6/553.5%5/6

Compare observed club rates in the over 2.5 goals leaderboard and BTTS leaderboard. These historical rates are separate from this match's model probabilities.

90 minutes only. Goal probabilities have not been separately calibrated. Read how the expected goals model and Dixon–Coles low-score correction work, or how to interpret over/under and both teams to score.

Form and team news

Bayer Leverkusen
Stuttgart

No confirmed team news is included.

The current model does not use injury-level adjustments.

Recent meetings

Full head-to-head ›

Model context and limitations

The Dixon–Coles model is fitted only on finished matches and does not use injuries or lineups; it expects Bayer Leverkusen to score 2.12 goals and Stuttgart 1.39. Its ratings have Bayer Leverkusen scoring at 1.41 times the model's Bundesliga average and conceding at 0.82 times, against 1.27 and 0.89 for Stuttgart. How the model works.

Questions about Bayer Leverkusen vs Stuttgart

Who is the favourite in Bayer Leverkusen vs Stuttgart?

Our model's most likely result is Bayer Leverkusen win at 53.6%. Full probabilities: Bayer Leverkusen 53.6%, draw 22.0%, Stuttgart 24.3%.

What is the most likely score in Bayer Leverkusen vs Stuttgart?

1–1 is the single most likely score at 9.4%. The model expects 2.12 goals for Bayer Leverkusen and 1.39 for Stuttgart.

Will Bayer Leverkusen vs Stuttgart have over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring?

The model gives over 2.5 goals 68.0% and both teams to score 66.6%.

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Evidence and data sources
Results up to
2026-10-17
Matches used
3,651
Model version
dc-v4-e9f2d6f26aa2
Data source
Finished Bundesliga scores
Limitations
The model does not use injuries or confirmed lineups.

Data updated 17 Oct 2026, 17:50 UTC · Analysis updated 17 Oct 2026, 17:04 UTC. No published pre-24h prediction has been stored for this match. Regular time only.

Source and method

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