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VfB Stuttgart vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Bundesliga 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2018-19
VfB Stuttgart
0 – 1
Full Time
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Sat 13 Apr 2019 · 13:30 UTC Mercedes-Benz Arena HT 45' · FT 45'
Andreas Beck 43' Y
Santiago Ascacibar 90' R

Overview

Match Preview

VfB Stuttgart vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen — Bundesliga at Mercedes-Benz Arena.

Match Details

  • Referee Christian Gittelmann
  • Referee Tobias Stieler
  • Referee Tobias Welz
  • Referee Tobias Christ
  • Referee Matthias Jollenbeck

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Borussia Dortmund 4 12
2 FC Bayern München 4 10
3 SC Freiburg 4 10
4 FC Augsburg 4 7
5 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 4 7
6 1. FSV Mainz 05 4 7
7 SV 07 Elversberg 4 7
8 SV Werder Bremen 4 7
9 RB Leipzig 4 6
10 Eintracht Frankfurt 4 5
11 FC Schalke 04 4 5
12 SC Paderborn 07 4 4
13 1. FC Köln 4 4
14 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 4 3
15 VfB Stuttgart 4 3
16 Hamburger SV 4 3
17 1. FC Union Berlin 4 1
18 Borussia Mönchengladbach 4 0

Head-to-Head

3
5
15
VfB Stuttgart 23 games · Avg 3.7 goals Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Last 5 meetings
2019-04-13 VfB Stuttgart 0–1 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2018-11-23 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2–0 VfB Stuttgart 2018-02-18 VfB Stuttgart 0–1 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2017-09-23 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 6–1 VfB Stuttgart 2017-04-22 VfB Stuttgart 2–3 Bayer 04 Leverkusen

Recent Form

VfB Stuttgart
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
#15 Position #5
3 Points 7
4 Played 4
1 / 0 / 3 W / D / L 2 / 1 / 1
6 Scored 10
9 Conceded 5
-3 GD +5
0.75 PPG 1.75
25% Win % 50%

Key Stats

70% Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
61% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
VfB Stuttgart this season
50% Clean Sheets
Bayer 04 Leverkusen this season

VfB Stuttgart are 15th (3 pts). Bayer 04 Leverkusen are 5th (7 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

VfB Stuttgart
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/–
46-60
3/1
61-75
1/2
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
0-15
1/2
16-30
2/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
2/3
61-75
1/–
76+
3/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

VfB Stuttgart
Josha Vagnoman 2 G 1 A
Ermedin Demirovic 1 G
Grischa Promel 1 G
Bilal El Khannouss 1 G
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Patrik Schick 4 G 1 A
Christian Kofane 2 G
Ibrahim Maza 1 G 1 A
Facundo Medina 1 G
Nicolas Ezequiel Fernandez 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' In just a few seconds Mercedes-Benz Arena will turn into a battlefield for VfB Stuttgart and Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
  • 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 10' The energy levels are beginning to show. Peter Bosz might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 15' Germany international Mitchell Weiser has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 20' Bayer 04 Leverkusen are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 25' Daniel Didavi has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 2 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 30' VfB Stuttgart are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Bayer 04 Leverkusen backline.
  • 35' Over 35 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 40' Bayer 04 Leverkusen have won 757 goals from 543 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 43' That is a Yellow card for VfB Stuttgart. Andreas Beck will be fuming at that decision.
  • 48' A quiet spell here at Mercedes-Benz Arena. Bayer 04 Leverkusen seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 53' Sven Bender is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for VfB Stuttgart so far.
  • 58' The 37-year-old Charles Aranguiz has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 63' 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.
  • 64' A stunning finish from Kai Havertz — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 68' Erik Thommy is replacing Daniel Didavi for the VfB Stuttgart side.
  • 70' The VfB Stuttgart bench stirs into life. Nicolas Gonzalez is withdrawn and Tasos Donis gets his opportunity.
  • 75' Bayer 04 Leverkusen are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 78' Bayer 04 Leverkusen ring the changes. Leon Bailey has done his job and it is now time for Tin Jedvaj to step up.
  • 82' Fresh legs for VfB Stuttgart! Mario Gomez comes on to replace Steven Zuber.
  • 87' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 90' It’s a booking for VfB Stuttgart player. Santiago Ascacibar gets a Red card.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Bayer 04 Leverkusen to claim maximum points.

Lineups

VfB Stuttgart Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Markus Weinzierl

Bayer 04 Leverkusen Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Peter Bosz

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Florian Wirtz 4
Patrik Schick 4
Chris Fuhrich 3
Robert Andrich 3
Amine Adli 3
Sasa Kalajdzic 3
Kerem Demirbay 2
Deniz Undav 2

Head to Head

2019-04-13 VfB Stuttgart 0–1 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2018-11-23 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2–0 VfB Stuttgart 2018-02-18 VfB Stuttgart 0–1 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2017-09-23 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 6–1 VfB Stuttgart 2017-04-22 VfB Stuttgart 2–3 Bayer 04 Leverkusen

VfB Stuttgart Form

2019-04-13 VfB Stuttgart 0–1 Bayer 04 Leverkusen L 2019-04-06 VfB Stuttgart 1–1 1. FC Nürnberg D 2019-03-31 Eintracht Frankfurt 3–0 VfB Stuttgart L 2019-03-16 VfB Stuttgart 1–1 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim D 2019-03-09 Borussia Dortmund 3–1 VfB Stuttgart L 2019-03-03 VfB Stuttgart 5–1 Hannover 96 W

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
1 / 4
1.18 VfB Stuttgart xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.34 Bayer 04 Leverkusen xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 67% + Both teams to score 62%

Match Result

✓ Correct
VfB Stuttgart21% Draw22% Bayer 04 Leverkusen57%
Actual: Bayer 04 Leverkusen win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes62% 0% No38%
Avg goals/match: 3.52
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 86%
14%
± 2.5 67%
33%
± 3.5 46%
54%
± 4.5 28%
72%

Double Chance

VfB Stuttgart or Draw
43%
Draw or Bayer 04 Leverkusen
79%
VfB Stuttgart or Bayer 04 Leverkusen
78%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
VfB Stuttgart16% Draw38% Bayer 04 Leverkusen46%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 2
9.3%
1 – 1
9%
0 – 2
8.1%
1 – 3
7.1%
0 – 1
Actual
0 – 3
6.2%
2 – 2
5.4%
2 – 1
4.7%
0 – 0
4.3%
2 – 3
4.2%
1 – 4
4.2%
0 – 4
3.6%

Asian Handicap — VfB Stuttgart

Handicap VfB Stuttgart covers Push Bayer 04 Leverkusen covers
-2.5 2% — 98%
-2 2% 5% 93%
-1.5 7% — 93%
-1 7% 10% 83%
-0.5 17% — 83%
+0.5 38% — 62%
+1 38% 21% 41%
+1.5 59% — 41%
+2 59% 18% 22%
+2.5 78% — 22%

Clean Sheet

VfB Stuttgart keeps clean sheet
11% ✓
Bayer 04 Leverkusen keeps clean sheet
31% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.