Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs VfB Stuttgart, DFB-Pokal 2023-24 QUARTER FINALS
Overview
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Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs VfB Stuttgart — DFB-Pokal at BayArena.
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- VfB Stuttgart 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Daniel Schlager
20 games this season
🟨 1.3/game
⚽ 8.3 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Feb | VfB Stuttgart | H | 3–2 | W |
| 03 Feb | SV Darmstadt 98 | A | 2–0 | W |
| 27 Jan | Borussia Monchengladbach | H | 0–0 | D |
| 20 Jan | RB Leipzig | A | 3–2 | W |
| 13 Jan | FC Augsburg | A | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Dec | VfL Bochum 1848 | H | 4–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Feb | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | A | 2–3 | L |
| 03 Feb | SC Freiburg | A | 3–1 | W |
| 27 Jan | RB Leipzig | H | 5–2 | W |
| 20 Jan | VfL Bochum 1848 | A | 0–1 | L |
| 14 Jan | Borussia Monchengladbach | A | 1–3 | L |
| 20 Dec | FC Augsburg | H | 3–0 | W |
Key Stats
70%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
H2H (23 games)
61%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at BayArena!
- 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Bayer 04 Leverkusen and VfB Stuttgart are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 10' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 11' VfB Stuttgart is taking the lead after the goal scored by Waldemar Anton on 11.
- 16' Josip Stanisic has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 10 cards already picked up this season.
- 18' Robert Andrich has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 18.
- 23' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Xabi Alonso will be considering his options from the bench.
- 26' VfB Stuttgart player sees a card in front of him.
- 31' The home supporters are growing impatient. Bayer 04 Leverkusen must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 34' The referee has no hesitation. Jeremie Frimpong is booked for Bayer 04 Leverkusen — card on 34.
- 39' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Enzo Millot made 422 appearances and scored 19 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 44' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 49' The travelling VfB Stuttgart supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 50' Magnificent from Robert Andrich! That is 33 goals in 280 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 55' Hiroki Ito has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 58' Goal! Chris Fuhrich scores his 26 goal in 398 matches.
- 62' Jamie Leweling is ready to make an impact after coming on for Enzo Millot at the 62 minute mark.
- 64' Amine Adli is ready to make an impact after coming on for Patrik Schick at the 64 minute mark.
- 66' What a strike from Amine Adli! The score is 2-2.
- 70' VfB Stuttgart manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Leonidas Stergiou is hanging Maximilian Mittelstadt on the field on 70 minute.
- 75' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 78' A tactical swap from VfB Stuttgart — Mahmoud Dahoud on, Chris Fuhrich off on 78 minutes.
- 83' Both keepers have barely been tested. Bayer 04 Leverkusen and VfB Stuttgart are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 88' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 90' What a strike from Jonathan Tah! The score is 3-2.
- 90' Bayer 04 Leverkusen manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Adam Hlozek is hanging Florian Wirtz on the field on 90 minute.
- It finishes all square. Bayer 04 Leverkusen and VfB Stuttgart share the spoils 3-2.
Lineups
Bayer 04 Leverkusen Lineups
Starting XI
- 34
- 4
-
7
Jonas Hofmann ↓ Borja Iglesias 64'
- 8
-
14
Patrik Schick ↓ Amine Adli 64'
- 20
- 12
- 30
- 17
-
10
Florian Wirtz ↓ Adam Hlozek 90'
- 3
Bench
- 24
- 1
-
9
Borja Iglesias ↑ 64'
-
23
Adam Hlozek ↑ 90'
-
21
Amine Adli ↑ 64'
- 19
-
2
Josip Stanisic ↑ 90'
- 18
- 32
Coach
Xabi Alonso
VfB Stuttgart Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 4
- 2
- 7
- 33
-
27
Chris Fuhrich ↓ Mahmoud Dahoud 78'
- 21
- 26
-
8
Enzo Millot ↓ Jamie Leweling 62'
- 29
- 6
Bench
-
5
Mahmoud Dahoud ↑ 78'
- 15
- 32
- 1
-
20
Leonidas Stergiou ↑ 70'
-
18
Jamie Leweling ↑ 62'
- 19
- 49
- 45
Coach
Sebastian Hoeneß
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Patrik Schick | 4 |
| Florian Wirtz | 4 |
| Amine Adli | 3 |
| Sasa Kalajdzic | 3 |
| Chris Fuhrich | 3 |
| Robert Andrich | 3 |
| Moussa Diaby | 2 |
| Kevin Volland | 2 |
Head to Head
Bayer 04 Leverkusen Form
2024-02-06
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
3–2
VfB Stuttgart
W
2024-02-03
SV Darmstadt 98
0–2
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
W
2024-01-27
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
0–0
Borussia Monchengladbach
D
2024-01-20
RB Leipzig
2–3
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
W
2024-01-13
FC Augsburg
0–1
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
W
2023-12-20
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
4–0
VfL Bochum 1848
W
VfB Stuttgart Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.76
Bayer 04 Leverkusen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.18
VfB Stuttgart xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 58% + Over 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Bayer 04 Leverkusen win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.94
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
Bayer 04 Leverkusen or Draw
78%
Draw or VfB Stuttgart
46%
Bayer 04 Leverkusen or VfB Stuttgart
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: VfB Stuttgart win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.8%
2 – 1
9.3%
1 – 0
8.5%
2 – 0
8.1%
0 – 0
7%
1 – 2
6.2%
2 – 2
5.5%
3 – 1
5.5%
0 – 1
5.4%
3 – 0
4.6%
0 – 2
3.6%
3 – 2
Actual
Asian Handicap — Bayer 04 Leverkusen
| Handicap | Bayer 04 Leverkusen covers | Push | VfB Stuttgart covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 15% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 22% | 50% |
| -0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 14% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Bayer 04 Leverkusen keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
VfB Stuttgart keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.