In the upcoming Bundesliga match, Bayer Leverkusen, recently crowned champions, will host Stuttgart, who are in contention for a top-three finish this season.
Match Preview
The new champions maintained their unbeaten record in the last round with a dramatic draw against Dortmund.
Dortmund seemed poised to hand Bayer Leverkusen their first defeat after Niklas Fulkrug’s late goal, but Josip Stanišić salvaged a point with a last-minute equalizer.
Bayer Leverkusen boasts the league’s best defense, conceding only 20 goals, and their attack is formidable, ranking second in goals scored.
The team has consistently scored at least 2 goals in their last 9 home games across all competitions.
Moreover, Bayer Leverkusen has not lost in their last 45 consecutive matches in all competitions.
Stuttgart, despite a recent setback against Werder Bremen, have been in solid form, previously defeating Borussia Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt.
Despite the loss, their attack has been effective, averaging 2.26 goals per game across all competitions.
Serhou Guirassy and Deniz Undav have been crucial to Stuttgart’s attacking strength, with Guirassy leading the Bundesliga Golden Boot race with 25 goals, closely followed by Undav with 21 goals.
Head-to-Head:
Bayer Leverkusen has dominated at home, winning their last four home league games against Stuttgart by a margin of 2 or more goals.
Team News & Updates:
Adam Hlozek is still sidelined for Stuttgart, while Borja Iglesias’s fitness will be assessed.
Granit Xhaka will miss the game due to suspension for Bayer Leverkusen.
Additionally, Dan-Axel Zagadou, Josha Vagnoman, and Nikolas Nartey are unavailable for selection for Stuttgart, with Lilian Egloff and Roberto Massimo major doubts. Angelo Stiller is suspended.
Prediction & Analysis:
With both teams eager to secure a positive result, a captivating showdown awaits at the BayArena.
While Bayer Leverkusen holds the upper hand with their formidable home record and recent form, Stuttgart’s attacking prowess could pose a challenge.
Despite the absence of key players, Bayer Leverkusen is favored to clinch victory in a high-scoring affair.
Our prediction leans towards a thrilling win for Bayer Leverkusen, as they aim to maintain their title charge with a convincing performance against Stuttgart.
- Bayer Leverkusen 3-1 Stuttgart
