Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs VfB Stuttgart, DFB-Pokal 2023-24 QUARTER FINALS
Overview
Match Preview
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
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 Mönchengladbach | 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 Mönchengladbach | 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 referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Edmond Tapsoba suffering a number of foals already.
- 10' Jonathan Tah, a Germany , has 49 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 11' What composure from Waldemar Anton! The Germany international strokes it home. 0-1.
- 16' Bayer 04 Leverkusen are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against VfB Stuttgart's shape.
- 18' Poor challenge from Robert Andrich. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 23' Bayer 04 Leverkusen seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 26' It’s gonna be a card for Maximilian Mittelstadt.
- 31' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 34' Poor challenge from Jeremie Frimpong. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 39' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Bayer 04 Leverkusen and VfB Stuttgart are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 44' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 49' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 50' Magnificent from Robert Andrich! That is 33 goals in 280 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 55' The travelling VfB Stuttgart supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 58' Chris Fuhrich is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the forward.
- 62' VfB Stuttgart make a change. Enzo Millot trudges off to be replaced by Jamie Leweling on 62 minutes.
- 64' Bayer 04 Leverkusen manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Amine Adli is hanging Patrik Schick on the field on 64 minute.
- 66' What a strike from Amine Adli! The score is 2-2.
- 70' The whistle greets Maximilian Mittelstadt as he departs to be replaced by Leonidas Stergiou.
- 75' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 78' Time for substitution for VfB Stuttgart. Chris Fuhrich is replaced by Mahmoud Dahoud.
- 83' Bayer 04 Leverkusen are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined VfB Stuttgart backline.
- 88' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 90' Jonathan Tah adds to his 0 season tally! Bayer 04 Leverkusen lead 3-2 — and this changes everything.
- 90' Fresh legs for Bayer 04 Leverkusen! Adam Hlozek comes on to replace Florian Wirtz.
- The points are shared — Bayer 04 Leverkusen 3-2 VfB Stuttgart. Honours even.
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 |
| Robert Andrich | 3 |
| Amine Adli | 3 |
| Sasa Kalajdzic | 3 |
| Chris Fuhrich | 3 |
| Orel Mangala | 2 |
| Ermedin Demirovic | 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 Mönchengladbach
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.