Bundesliga · Matchday 8

Bayer Leverkusen vs VfB Stuttgart Prediction, Match Preview & Stats

Bayer Leverkusen

VfB Stuttgart

Saturday 31 October 2026, 14:30 UTC BayArena, Leverkusen

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Bayer LeverkusenVfB Stuttgart

Prass reflects on dismissal against Leverkusen

Alexander Prass has spoken about his unnecessary sending-off in the game against Leverkusen, accepting the criticism and explaining why the second yellow was not as costly as it seemed.

26 Oct 2026 AI summary Source: kicker
Leverkusen lose Badé and Diaby to injury

Bayer Leverkusen picked up two injuries in the defeat at Hoffenheim. The club gave a prognosis for Moussa Diaby, while Loic Badé's time out is still unclear.

26 Oct 2026 AI summary Source: kicker
Hoffenheim edge Leverkusen in hard-fought Bundesliga win

Hoffenheim beat Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga, securing the victory late after a long even contest.

25 Oct 2026 AI summary Source: Sportschau
Hartmann explains why he did not stop play after Bade collision

Bayer Leverkusen lost 3-0 at Hoffenheim and defender Loic Bade was hurt in a heavy collision. Robert Hartmann said why he did not immediately halt the game, and there has since been some easing of concern about Bade.

25 Oct 2026 AI summary Source: kicker

3 more news items

Kramaric criticises Prass after celebration in Hoffenheim win

Hoffenheim beat Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 for a third straight win, but Alexander Prass drew criticism from Kramaric for his celebration. Kramaric called him a good player who is a bit silly.

25 Oct 2026 AI summary Source: kicker
Kramaric sparks Hoffenheim win over Leverkusen

Hoffenheim beat Leverkusen 3:0, with substitute Kramaric setting the hosts on their way. Prass scored late for the home side and was sent off with a second yellow after his celebration.

25 Oct 2026 AI summary Source: kicker
Hlozek faces former club Leverkusen and friend Schick

Adam Hlozek scored again against Lyon on Thursday. Next the record signing meets his former club Leverkusen and international teammate Patrick Schick, with a historic goal in reach.

25 Oct 2026 AI summary Source: kicker

Form guide

Bayer Leverkusen

L 0-3 at Hoffenheim (A) Bundesliga · 25 Oct
W 2-0 at OFI Crete (A) Europa League · 22 Oct
W 2-1 vs Freiburg (H) Bundesliga · 18 Oct
W 4-0 at Lech Poznań (A) Europa League · 15 Oct
W 4-3 at Mainz 05 (A) Bundesliga · 10 Oct

VfB Stuttgart

L 2-3 vs Borussia Mönchengladbach (H) Bundesliga · 23 Oct
D 1-1 vs Atlético Madrid (H) Champions League · 20 Oct
L 0-1 at Hamburger SV (A) Bundesliga · 17 Oct
W 3-0 at Slovan Bratislava (A) Champions League · 14 Oct
W 2-0 at Paderborn (A) Bundesliga · 10 Oct

Last five competitive matches before kick-off, all competitions, results after 90 minutes.

Attack and defence ratings

Bayer LeverkusenVfB Stuttgart

Attack 94 76 2.3 goals per match this season1.4 goals per match this season

Defence 88 76 1.7 conceded per match this season1.9 conceded per match this season

0 to 100 against this season's Bundesliga clubs (100 = best). The rating is our model's long-run strength before this match: it uses the last three years and counts recent matches most, so a few results do not move it at once. Under each rating: this season's actual goals per match.

2034Elo #21 Elo rating 1962Elo #42

Head-to-head

19Bayer Leverkusen wins

9draws

3VfB Stuttgart wins

31 meetings since 2010, results after 90 minutes.

9 May 2026 · Bundesliga VfB Stuttgart 3-1 Bayer Leverkusen
10 Jan 2026 · Bundesliga Bayer Leverkusen 1-4 VfB Stuttgart
16 Mar 2025 · Bundesliga VfB Stuttgart 3-4 Bayer Leverkusen
1 Nov 2024 · Bundesliga Bayer Leverkusen 0-0 VfB Stuttgart
17 Aug 2024 · Super Cup Bayer Leverkusen 2-2 VfB Stuttgart

Bundesliga so far

Bundesliga records before the match
#	Team	P	W	D	L	Goals	GD	Pts
4	Bayer Leverkusen	7	4	1	2	16:12	+4	13
15	VfB Stuttgart	7	2	0	5	10:13	-3	6

Positions in our table of 18 clubs, before kick-off. Full table

Match facts

Competition: Bundesliga, Matchday 8
Kick-off: Saturday 31 October 2026, 14:30 UTC
Venue: BayArena, Leverkusen
Since last match: Bayer Leverkusen: 2 days (DFB Pokal)
VfB Stuttgart: 2 days (DFB Pokal)
Next match: Bayer Leverkusen: 5 days (Europa League) later
VfB Stuttgart: 3 days (Champions League) later

Questions and answers

What time is Bayer Leverkusen vs VfB Stuttgart and where is it played?

Bayer Leverkusen vs VfB Stuttgart kicks off at 14:30 UK time (14:30 UTC) on Saturday 31 October 2026 at BayArena, Leverkusen. It is a Bundesliga match (Matchday 8).

When will the OptimaGoal prediction for Bayer Leverkusen vs VfB Stuttgart be published?

Our picks and their reasons are published 48 hours before kick-off at the earliest, from 14:30 UTC on Thursday 29 October 2026, once both teams have played their previous match. The result percentages follow for everyone 2 hours before kick-off, at 12:30 UTC on Saturday 31 October 2026; every other percentage is for members until the match is over.

What is the recent form of Bayer Leverkusen and VfB Stuttgart?

Bayer Leverkusen have 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches in all competitions, and lost their latest match. VfB Stuttgart have 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches in all competitions, and are without a win in 3.

What is the head-to-head record between Bayer Leverkusen and VfB Stuttgart?

Bayer Leverkusen and VfB Stuttgart have met 31 times in our records since 2010: Bayer Leverkusen won 19, VfB Stuttgart won 3 and 9 ended level. Last meeting: 2026-05-09, VfB Stuttgart 3-1 Bayer Leverkusen.