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Bayer Leverkusen vs VfB Stuttgart: lineups

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Bayer Leverkusen 4 · 13 points
VfB Stuttgart 15 · 6 points

Predicted lineups Bayer Leverkusen vs VfB Stuttgart

Bayer Leverkusen 4-2-3-1
1 Flekken
3 Gutiérrez
2 Medina
12 Tapsoba
4 Quansah
24 García
6 Fernández or Andrich
30 Maza or Moreira
10 Tillman
23 Tella
14 Schick

Predicted lineup for Bayer Leverkusen: Flekken, Gutiérrez, Medina, Tapsoba, Quansah, García, Fernández, Maza, Tillman, Tella, Schick

VfB Stuttgart 4-2-3-1
41 Seimen
7 Mittelstädt
24 Chabot or Hendriks
29 Jeltsch
22 Assignon
21 Prömel
16 Karazor
10 Führich
26 Undav or El Khannouss
18 Leweling
9 Demirović

Predicted lineup for VfB Stuttgart: Seimen, Mittelstädt, Chabot, Jeltsch, Assignon, Prömel, Karazor, Führich, Undav, Leweling, Demirović

Bayer Leverkusen

Carles Martínez has a selection puzzle despite Bayer Leverkusen's impressive response to their league defeat at Hoffenheim. Wednesday's 5-2 cup win over Nürnberg came after a two-goal deficit, with Edmond Tapsoba scoring twice. However, injuries to Moussa Diaby and Loïc Badé have reduced the coach's options for the next Bundesliga fixture.

Mark Flekken is expected to return in goal after Janis Blaswich was selected for the cup tie. Jarell Quansah, Tapsoba, Facundo Medina and Miguel Gutiérrez are the leading defensive candidates, while Equi Fernández and Aleix García could retain their partnership in midfield. Patrik Schick remains central to the attacking plan, having scored six league goals already. The main uncertainty concerns the players behind him: Afonso Moreira, Nathan Tella, Ibrahim Maza and Malik Tillman are all competing for roles as Martínez manages a demanding schedule.

VfB Stuttgart

Sebastian Hoeneß will have to reorganise Stuttgart's midfield without Angelo Stiller. The midfielder was withdrawn at half-time against Paderborn with an adductor problem and has since been ruled out of the Leverkusen match. Atakan Karazor is therefore well placed to start alongside Grischa Prömel. Josha Vagnoman and Leo Sauer are also unavailable.

Competition in defence remains fierce, with Ramon Hendriks, Jeff Chabot and Finn Jeltsch all pushing for two central positions if Hoeneß sticks with a back four. Further forward, Deniz Undav strengthened his case for a start by scoring the late winner in the cup, while Ermedin Demirović struck twice in the league defeat to Borussia Mönchengladbach. Chris Führich, Jamie Leweling and Bilal El Khannouss provide different options around the central attacking roles, giving Hoeneß a tactical choice rather than a straightforward replacement decision.

Injuries and suspensions

Bayer Leverkusen

  • Guela Doué Calf injury Doubtful
  • Christian Kofane Muscle injury Unavailable
  • Eliesse Ben Seghir Muscle injury Unavailable
  • Kennet Eichhorn Illness Unavailable
  • Loïc Badé Head injury Unavailable
  • Moussa Diaby Hamstring injury Unavailable
  • Martin Terrier Muscle injury Unavailable

VfB Stuttgart

  • Angelo Stiller Groin injury Unavailable
  • Dan-Axel Zagadou Muscle injury Unavailable
  • Justin Diehl Muscle injury Unavailable
  • Josha Vagnoman Muscle injury Unavailable
  • Leo Sauer Muscle injury Unavailable
  • Tiago Tomás Muscle injury Unavailable

Which English players could feature in Bayer Leverkusen vs VfB Stuttgart?

2 players
  • Jarell Quansah Bayer Leverkusen Starting
  • Nathan Tella Bayer Leverkusen Starting

Players to watch

The five players from each team with the most combined goals and assists this season.

All stats

Bayer Leverkusen

  1. Patrik Schick 8 goals 2 assists
  2. Ibrahim Maza 3 goals 2 assists
  3. Miguel Gutiérrez 1 goals 3 assists
  4. Facundo Medina 2 goals 0 assists
  5. Malik Tillman 1 goals 2 assists

VfB Stuttgart

  1. Ermedin Demirović 7 goals 0 assists
  2. Josha Vagnoman 2 goals 1 assists
  3. Angelo Stiller 0 goals 4 assists
  4. Deniz Undav 1 goals 2 assists
  5. Maximilian Mittelstädt 1 goals 1 assists

Playing time and form

Who has played the most in recent weeks, and how have they performed?

Bayer Leverkusen

Player Starts Min. Form
Aleix García 5/5 416 strong
Patrik Schick 4/5 385 excellent
Edmond Tapsoba 4/5 376 solid
Mark Flekken 4/4 360 mixed
Miguel Gutiérrez 4/5 359 solid
Ibrahim Maza 4/5 356 strong
Facundo Medina 4/5 355 solid
Equi Fernández 4/5 340 mixed

VfB Stuttgart

Player Starts Min. Form
Ramon Hendriks 5/5 449 strong
Angelo Stiller 5/5 440 strong
Deniz Undav 4/5 387 solid
Dennis Seimen 4/4 360 mixed
Chris Führich 4/5 356 strong
Julian Chabot 4/5 343 poor
Josha Vagnoman 4/4 318 solid
Finn Jeltsch 3/4 287 strong

Pre-match prediction

Pre-match goals forecast
1.91 1.83
  • Predicted goals3.0
  • Both teams to score42%
  • Over 2.5 goals59%
  • Corners14.0

Team comparison

LEV home Per match STU away
3.00 Points 0.75
2.67 Goals for 1.00
0.33 Goals against 2.00
1.91 xG for 1.83
1.04 xG against 2.12
8.0 Corners 6.0
WWW Home and away form LLWL

Bayer Leverkusen vs VfB Stuttgart: head-to-head record

40 previous meetings
23 Bayer Leverkusen 10 draws 7 VfB Stuttgart
  • Goals per match3.48
  • Both teams scored63%
  • Over 2.5 goals65%
  • May 2026 VfB Stuttgart 3 - 1 Bayer Leverkusen
  • Jan 2026 Bayer Leverkusen 1 - 4 VfB Stuttgart
  • Mar 2025 VfB Stuttgart 3 - 4 Bayer Leverkusen
  • Nov 2024 Bayer Leverkusen 0 - 0 VfB Stuttgart
  • Aug 2024 Bayer Leverkusen 2 - 2 VfB Stuttgart
  • Aug 2024 Bayer Leverkusen 2 - 2 VfB Stuttgart
  • Apr 2024 Bayer Leverkusen 2 - 2 VfB Stuttgart
  • Feb 2024 Bayer Leverkusen 3 - 2 VfB Stuttgart
  • Dec 2023 VfB Stuttgart 1 - 1 Bayer Leverkusen
  • May 2023 VfB Stuttgart 1 - 1 Bayer Leverkusen

Frequently asked questions

When will the lineup for Bayer Leverkusen vs VfB Stuttgart be announced?

Predicted lineups will appear on this page a few days before the match. Confirmed teams usually follow around an hour before kick-off, scheduled for .

Who is unavailable for Bayer Leverkusen against VfB Stuttgart?

Bayer Leverkusen are without Guela Doué (calf injury), Christian Kofane (muscle injury), Eliesse Ben Seghir (muscle injury), Kennet Eichhorn (illness), Loïc Badé (head injury) and Moussa Diaby (hamstring injury). The full list is above, with the injuries and suspensions.

Who is unavailable for VfB Stuttgart against Bayer Leverkusen?

VfB Stuttgart are without Angelo Stiller (groin injury), Dan-Axel Zagadou (muscle injury), Justin Diehl (muscle injury), Josha Vagnoman (muscle injury), Leo Sauer (muscle injury) and Tiago Tomás (muscle injury).

What formation do Bayer Leverkusen play?

Bayer Leverkusen have used a 4-2-3-1 formation in their last 5 matches under Carles Martínez.

What formation do VfB Stuttgart play?

VfB Stuttgart have used a 4-2-3-1 in 4 of their last 5 matches. In their last match, they played a 3-4-2-1.

How did the last meeting between Bayer Leverkusen and VfB Stuttgart finish?

On 9 May 2026, VfB Stuttgart vs Bayer Leverkusen finished 3-1.

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