Bayer Leverkusen 1 - 4 FT VfB Stuttgart

Stuttgart Shreds Leverkusen in BayArena Blitz

Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 85/100. A ruthless attacking display by the visitors turned a top-four showdown into a statement victory that leaves the hosts soul-searching after a disastrous first half.

The First-Half Demolition

From the first whistle, chaos reigned in the Leverkusen penalty area. Despite Bayer Leverkusen holding 58% of the possession, they were tactically outclassed by a visiting side that played with terrifying Intensity. The breakthrough came after just seven minutes when Jamie Leweling latched onto a pass from the exceptional Deniz Undav to fire home. This was no ordinary match; the Stakes were high with both teams locked on 29 points, but only one team showed up ready for the fight.

The match was effectively over as a contest by the 45th minute. After M. Mittelstädt converted a penalty, a rapid-fire double-salvo in stoppage time saw Leweling grab his second and Undav find the net himself. The Upset Factor was palpable as the BayArena looked on in stunned silence. Stuttgart’s Balance between rapid transitions and defensive solidity was perfect, scoring four goals from just seven shots on target, whereas the hosts struggled to convert their 16 attempts into meaningful threats.

Defensive Resilience and Consolation

Leverkusen attempted a recovery in the second period, but the mountain was too high to climb. A. Grimaldo managed to pull one back from the penalty spot in the 66th minute, but any hopes of a miracle comeback were expertly snuffed out by Alexander Nübel. The goalkeeper's three saves provided the foundation for Stuttgart to see out the match comfortably. While Leverkusen finished with a respectable xG of 1.92, their lack of a clinical edge was their undoing, leaving them to reflect on a heavy defeat that significantly damages their top-four aspirations.

Title Race Showdown: Leverkusen and Stuttgart Fight for Top-Four Survival

Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 76/100. This six-pointer at BayArena will define both teams' European ambitions—a winner-takes-all collision in the tightest quarter of the Bundesliga.

The Setup

Bayer Leverkusen sits fourth with 23 points, but Form is cracking: two defeats in five games. VfB Stuttgart lurks on sixth (22 points) and smells blood—one win sends them above the Werkself. The Stakes are through the roof. With 4.0 combined goals per game, this promises an open, attacking affair where defensive lapses cost dearly.

Key Battle

Deniz Undav versus Edmond Tapsoba—Stuttgart's goal machine (6 in 5 matches) meets Leverkusen's defensive rock. Tapsoba's recent form (2 assists, 7.3 rating) has been immense, but Undav's finishing is on another plane. Whoever wins this duel controls the match's narrative and the space where goals live.

Our Prediction

Patrik Schick leads Leverkusen to a 2–1 win. The hosts absorb Stuttgart's intensity, then exploit the counter with clinical finishing. Undav stays dangerous but runs out of time. A victory that steadies Leverkusen's title credentials and sends Stuttgart back to the drawing board.