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
5 games this season
🟨 3.0/game
⚽ 8.2 goals/game
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
71%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (24 games)
H2H (24 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
Bayer 04 Leverkusen this season
Bayer 04 Leverkusen this season
100%
Clean Sheets
VfB Stuttgart this season
VfB Stuttgart this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
2/–
46-60
2/–
61-75
2/–
76+
3/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
VfB Stuttgart
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
| Lucas Vazquez | 2 G |
| Patrik Schick | 2 G |
| Edmond Tapsoba | 2 G |
| Nathan Tella | 1 G |
| Christian Kofane | 1 G |
VfB Stuttgart
| Dzenan Pejcinovic | 3 G | |
| Tiago Tomas | 1 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. VfB Stuttgart kicks off things out of here…
- 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Xabi Alonso will be considering his options from the bench.
- 10' Jonathan Tah has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 9 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 11' Waldemar Anton does the damage! The net is bulging and VfB Stuttgart surge ahead!
- 16' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Bayer 04 Leverkusen side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 18' A meaty challenge results in booking for Robert Andrich on 18.
- 23' Chris Fuhrich has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 11 cards already picked up this season.
- 26' It’s a booking for VfB Stuttgart player. Maximilian Mittelstadt gets a card.
- 31' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 34' A moment of madness from Jeremie Frimpong on 34 minutes earns him a card. Bayer 04 Leverkusen will be frustrated.
- 39' Josip Stanisic, a Croatia , has 12 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 44' Bayer 04 Leverkusen started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 44.
- 49' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with VfB Stuttgart winning 100% of all matches.
- 50' Against the run of play, Robert Andrich has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 55' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Bayer 04 Leverkusen and VfB Stuttgart are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 58' What composure from Chris Fuhrich! The Germany international strokes it home. 1-2.
- 62' Fresh legs for VfB Stuttgart! Jamie Leweling comes on to replace Enzo Millot.
- 64' Time for substitution for Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Patrik Schick is replaced by Amine Adli.
- 66' Magnificent from Amine Adli! That is 35 goals in 430 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 70' Leonidas Stergiou has so much to prove this time. He replaces Maximilian Mittelstadt on 70 minute.
- 75' Bayer 04 Leverkusen are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 78' It is a substitution in VfB Stuttgart team. Chris Fuhrich is replaced by Mahmoud Dahoud on 78 minute.
- 83' 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.
- 88' The home supporters are growing impatient. Bayer 04 Leverkusen must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 90' What a moment for Jonathan Tah! That strike on 90 puts his side firmly in control.
- 90' A tactical swap from Bayer 04 Leverkusen — Adam Hlozek on, Florian Wirtz off on 90 minutes.
- VfB Stuttgart will have plenty to reflect on. Bayer 04 Leverkusen were simply the better side today.
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 | 5 |
| Florian Wirtz | 4 |
| Ermedin Demirovic | 4 |
| Chris Fuhrich | 3 |
| Robert Andrich | 3 |
| Amine Adli | 3 |
| Sasa Kalajdzic | 3 |
| Kerem Demirbay | 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.