Bayer Leverkusen vs Stuttgart prediction, preview & betting tips – 31/10/2026

Two sides from the opposing ends of the Bundesliga table clash at BayArena on Saturday, 31 October, as Stuttgart visit Bayer Leverkusen in an attempt to reverse their two-match losing streak.

Leverkusen sit in fourth position with 13 points, seven more than Stuttgart who are in 15th on the edge of the relegation zone after seven rounds.

Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.

Bayer Leverkusen vs Stuttgart key stats

• Bayer Leverkusen have conceded the fewest home goals (1) this term.
• Six of the Schwarzroten’s seven games have gone over 2.5 total goals.
• Stuttgart have lost three of their four away games so far.
• The Reds have won each of their last two Bundesliga H2Hs.

Bayer Leverkusen vs Stuttgart preview: Schwarzroten inflict another away defeat on Reds

Bayer Leverkusen return to Bundesliga proceedings following a 5-2 win over second-tier Nurnberg, six days after their shocking 3-0 defeat to Hoffenheim.

Nonetheless, Carles Martinez Novell has kicked off his Leverkusen career to an impressive start, going unbeaten in five of his seven league games in charge.

What’s more impressive is their form on home turf – unbeaten in seven straight since early May. This season, Leverkusen have recorded five consecutive home wins, although they have failed to keep a clean sheet in their latest two.

More than a handful of players are sidelined for the hosts, including Moussa Diaby, Loic Bade, Martin Terrier and Eliesse Ben Seghir.

On the other hand, Stuttgart have struggled in the top-flight, losing five of their seven fixtures so far. Unfortunately, the last time this happened they were relegated, in the 2015/16 season.

Another loss here would push the visitors deep inside the drop zone, given Schalke and Union Berlin pull victories in their respective fixtures.

Five players are confirmed absent for the Reds: Leo Sauer, Josha Vagnoman, Tiago Tomas, Justin Diehl and Dan Axel Zagadou

Bayer Leverkusen vs Stuttgart form guide & betting tips

Whispers predicts: Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 Stuttgart

According to Bet365, backing BTTS – No at 23/10 (3.30) is of significant value. None of Stuttgart’s last four away games, and only two of Leverkusen’s last five competitive home games, saw both teams score.

Under 3.5 total goals at 4/5 (1.80) offers considerable dividends as well. Three of Leverkusen’s seven league games this term, and four of Stuttgart’s, have stayed under the mark. Given Leverkusen’s recent thrashing at Hoffenheim, one can expect Stuttgart to keep the damage at a minimum.

Over 10.5 total corners at 1/1 (2.00) is worth following, given Leverkusen have won the second-most corners in the Bundesliga this season (47). That averages to 6.71 corners per game. With Stuttgart’s high corner volume as well, this particular stat looks very strong.