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The Bundesliga is back in action with another set of matches this week as VfB Stuttgart take on an impressive Bayer Leverkusen side in an important clash at the Bay Arena on Friday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
Bayer Leverkusen vs VfB Stuttgart Preview
VfB Stuttgart are in eighth place in the Bundesliga standings and have been inconsistent over the past year. The away side defeated FCK by a 2-1 scoreline in the DFB Pokal this week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Bayer Leverkusen, on the other hand, are in third place in the league table and have been in impressive form this season. The reigning champions eased past SV Elversberg by a 3-0 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this week.
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Bayer Leverkusen vs VfB Stuttgart Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Bayer Leverkusen have an excellent recent record against VfB Stuttgart and have won 31 out of the last 50 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to VfB Stuttgart's nine victories.
- VfB Stuttgart have won only one of their last 27 matches played in all competitions, with their only victory during this period coming by a 1-0 scoreline away from home in the Bundesliga in April 2018.
- VfB Stuttgart have managed to take the lead in each of their last five matches against VfB Stuttgart in all competitions but have failed to win any of these games.
- Bayer Leverkusen have lost only one of their last 42 matches in the Bundesliga, with their only league defeat during this period coming by a 3-2 scoreline at the hands of RB Leipzig this season.
Bayer Leverkusen vs VfB Stuttgart Prediction
Bayer Leverkusen have shown marked improvement over the past year and will be intent on building on their impressive run on multiple fronts this season. The likes of Victor Boniface and Florian Wirtz have proved their mettle this year and will look to add to their goal tallies on Friday.
VfB Stuttgart have a strong squad at their disposal but have a poor record in this fixture. Bayer Leverkusen are in better form and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Bayer Leverkusen 3-1 VfB Stuttgart
Bayer Leverkusen vs VfB Stuttgart Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Bayer Leverkusen to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Bayer Leverkusen to score first - Yes
Bold Tip: Victor Boniface to score or assist - Yes
