VfB Stuttgart vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Bundesliga 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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VfB Stuttgart vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen — Bundesliga at Mercedes-Benz Arena.
- VfB Stuttgart 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Christian Gittelmann
- Referee Tobias Stieler
- Referee Tobias Welz
- Referee Tobias Christ
- Referee Matthias Jollenbeck
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | 29 |
| 2 | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | 34 | 26 |
| 3 | FC St. Pauli 1910 | 34 | 26 |
| 4 | FC Schalke 04 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | SC Paderborn 07 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | SV 07 Elversberg | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | FC Bayern München | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Borussia Dortmund | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | RB Leipzig | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | VfB Stuttgart | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | SC Freiburg | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | FC Augsburg | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Hamburger SV | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | 1. FC Köln | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | SV Werder Bremen | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Apr | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | H | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Apr | 1. FC Nürnberg | H | 1–1 | D |
| 31 Mar | Eintracht Frankfurt | A | 0–3 | L |
| 16 Mar | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | H | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Mar | Borussia Dortmund | A | 1–3 | L |
| 03 Mar | Hannover 96 | H | 5–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Apr | VfB Stuttgart | A | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Apr | RB Leipzig | H | 2–4 | L |
| 29 Mar | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | A | 1–4 | L |
| 17 Mar | SV Werder Bremen | H | 1–3 | L |
| 10 Mar | Hannover 96 | A | 3–2 | W |
| 02 Mar | SC Freiburg | H | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| VfB Stuttgart | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #12 |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 0 | Played | 0 |
| 0 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| 0 | Scored | 0 |
| 0 | Conceded | 0 |
| +0 | GD | +0 |
| – | PPG | – |
| – | Win % | – |
Key Stats
70%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
H2H (23 games)
61%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
VfB Stuttgart are 10th (0 pts). Bayer 04 Leverkusen are 12th (0 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. VfB Stuttgart kicks off things out of here…
- 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 10' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 15' The travelling Bayer 04 Leverkusen supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 20' Tin Jedvaj has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 25' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His VfB Stuttgart side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 30' It is a cagey affair so far. VfB Stuttgart in their trying to find a way past Bayer 04 Leverkusen's compact .
- 35' 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 Andreas Beck suffering a number of foals already.
- 40' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 43' VfB Stuttgart receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 43.
- 48' 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.
- 53' VfB Stuttgart are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 58' VfB Stuttgart 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.
- 63' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Santiago Ascacibar made 438 appearances and scored 12 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 64' Kai Havertz makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and Bayer 04 Leverkusen are in front.
- 68' The VfB Stuttgart bench stirs into life. Daniel Didavi is withdrawn and Erik Thommy gets his opportunity.
- 70' Fresh legs for VfB Stuttgart! Tasos Donis comes on to replace Nicolas Gonzalez.
- 75' VfB Stuttgart is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 78' A tactical swap from Bayer 04 Leverkusen — Tin Jedvaj on, Leon Bailey off on 78 minutes.
- 82' Mario Gomez is replacing Steven Zuber for the VfB Stuttgart side.
- 87' Bayer 04 Leverkusen come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a Red card for Santiago Ascacibar on 90 minutes.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Bayer 04 Leverkusen take all three points.
Lineups
VfB Stuttgart Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Steven Zuber ↓ Mario Gomez 82'
- 14
- 8
- 21
- 1
- 32
- 6
-
10
Daniel Didavi ↓ Erik Thommy 68'
- 4
-
22
Nicolas Gonzalez ↓ Tasos Donis 70'
- 18
Bench
-
27
Mario Gomez ↑ 82'
- 13
- 5
- 2
-
11
Tasos Donis ↑ 70'
-
17
Erik Thommy ↑ 68'
- 24
Coach
Markus Weinzierl
Bayer 04 Leverkusen Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 10
- 4
- 31
- 20
-
9
Leon Bailey ↓ Lucas Alario 78'
- 15
- 29
- 18
- 23
- 1
Bench
- 21
- 28
-
13
Lucas Alario ↑ 78'
-
16
Tin Jedvaj ↑ 78'
- 7
- 11
- 6
Coach
Peter Bosz
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Florian Wirtz | 4 |
| Patrik Schick | 4 |
| Robert Andrich | 3 |
| Amine Adli | 3 |
| Sasa Kalajdzic | 3 |
| Chris Fuhrich | 3 |
| Deniz Undav | 2 |
| Orel Mangala | 2 |
Head to Head
VfB Stuttgart Form
Bayer 04 Leverkusen Form
2019-04-13
VfB Stuttgart
0–1
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
W
2019-04-06
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
2–4
RB Leipzig
L
2019-03-29
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
4–1
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
L
2019-03-17
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
1–3
SV Werder Bremen
L
2019-03-10
Hannover 96
2–3
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
W
2019-03-02
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
2–0
SC Freiburg
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.61
VfB Stuttgart xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.92
Bayer 04 Leverkusen xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 80% + Bayer 04 Leverkusen or Draw 76%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Bayer 04 Leverkusen win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.53
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 1.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 2.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 3.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
| ± 4.5 | 2% |
|
98% |
Double Chance
VfB Stuttgart or Draw
59%
Draw or Bayer 04 Leverkusen
76%
VfB Stuttgart or Bayer 04 Leverkusen
64%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
24.3%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
13.1%
1 – 0
11.7%
0 – 2
8.5%
1 – 2
5.6%
2 – 1
3.7%
2 – 0
3.7%
0 – 3
2.6%
2 – 2
1.9%
1 – 3
1.8%
3 – 1
0.8%
Asian Handicap — VfB Stuttgart
| Handicap | VfB Stuttgart covers | Push | Bayer 04 Leverkusen covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 5% | 94% |
| -1.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -1 | 6% | 16% | 79% |
| -0.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 25% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 11% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
VfB Stuttgart keeps clean sheet
41%
✓
Bayer 04 Leverkusen keeps clean sheet
55%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.