Wednesday , 30 September 2026

VfB Stuttgart vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Bundesliga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2024-25
VfB Stuttgart
3 – 4
Full Time
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Sun 16 Mar 2025 · 18:30 UTC Mercedes-Benz Arena 59,000 HT 45' · FT 45'
Ermedin Demirovic 15' 1–0
Nick Woltemade 48' 2–0
2–1 56' Jeremie Frimpong
Granit Xhaka og 62' 3–1
3–2 67' Piero Hincapie
3–3 88' Angelo Stiller og
3–4 90+4' Patrik Schick
Atakan Karazor 27' Y
Finn Jeltsch 51' Y
Nick Woltemade 64' Y
Y 74' Robert Andrich
Y 77' Piero Hincapie
Y 90' Xabi Alonso

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Daniel Siebert
  • Assistant 1 Rafael Foltyn
  • Assistant 2 Lasse Koslowski
5 games this season 🟨 5.4/game ⚽ 12.2 goals/game

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
2025-03-16 VfB Stuttgart 3–4 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2024-11-01 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 0–0 VfB Stuttgart 2024-04-27 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2–2 VfB Stuttgart 2024-02-06 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 3–2 VfB Stuttgart 2023-12-10 VfB Stuttgart 1–1 Bayer 04 Leverkusen

Recent Form

VfB Stuttgart
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Mar Bayer 04 Leverkusen H 3–4 L
08 Mar Holstein Kiel A 2–2 D
28 Feb FC Bayern München H 1–3 L
23 Feb TSG 1899 Hoffenheim A 1–1 D
15 Feb VfL Wolfsburg H 1–2 L
08 Feb Borussia Dortmund A 2–1 W
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Mar VfB Stuttgart A 4–3 W
11 Mar FC Bayern München H 0–2 L
08 Mar SV Werder Bremen H 0–2 L
05 Mar FC Bayern München A 0–3 L
01 Mar Eintracht Frankfurt A 4–1 W
22 Feb Holstein Kiel A 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' The ball is rolling at Mercedes-Benz Arena. VfB Stuttgart are looking to make home advantage count against Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
  • 5' VfB Stuttgart is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 10' VfB Stuttgart are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Bayer 04 Leverkusen backline.
  • 15' Against the run of play, Ermedin Demirovic has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 20' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 25' 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.
  • 27' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Atakan Karazor.
  • 32' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 37' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 42' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 47' The 28-year-old Nordi Mukiele has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 48' The deadlock is broken! Nick Woltemade gets on the scoresheet on 48 minutes.
  • 51' Finn Jeltsch is having his name booked by the referee on 51.
  • 56' The deadlock is broken! Jeremie Frimpong gets on the scoresheet on 56 minutes.
  • 57' The crowd applauds Aleix Garcia as he leaves the pitch. Amine Adli steps in for Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
  • 62' Granit Xhaka has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 62 minutes.
  • 64' A moment of madness from Nick Woltemade on 64 minutes earns him a card. VfB Stuttgart will be frustrated.
  • 67' Piero Hincapie makes no mistake. The score reads 2-3 and Bayer 04 Leverkusen are in front.
  • 68' A tactical swap from VfB Stuttgart — Deniz Undav on, Enzo Millot off on 68 minutes.
  • 73' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering VfB Stuttgart that had 441 games and scored 451 goals.
  • 74' Robert Andrich catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 74.
  • 74' Arthur Augusto is replacing Robert Andrich for the Bayer 04 Leverkusen side.
  • 77' A meaty challenge results in booking for Piero Hincapie on 77.
  • 77' Time for substitution for VfB Stuttgart. Ermedin Demirovic is replaced by El Bilal Toure.
  • 78' It is a substitution in VfB Stuttgart team. Ameen Al Dakhil is replaced by Julian Chabot on 78 minute.
  • 83' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His VfB Stuttgart side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 88' Angelo Stiller doubles the advantage! 3-3 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 89' Maximilian Mittelstadt makes way for Chris Fuhrich at the 89 minute mark. A tactical switch from VfB Stuttgart.
  • 90' Xabi Alonso is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
  • 3-4 the final result. VfB Stuttgart will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

VfB Stuttgart Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Sebastian Hoeneß

Bayer 04 Leverkusen Lineups

3-4-2-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Xabi Alonso

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

2025-03-16 VfB Stuttgart 3–4 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2024-11-01 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 0–0 VfB Stuttgart 2024-04-27 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2–2 VfB Stuttgart 2024-02-06 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 3–2 VfB Stuttgart 2023-12-10 VfB Stuttgart 1–1 Bayer 04 Leverkusen

VfB Stuttgart Form

2025-03-16 VfB Stuttgart 3–4 Bayer 04 Leverkusen L 2025-03-08 Holstein Kiel 2–2 VfB Stuttgart D 2025-02-28 VfB Stuttgart 1–3 FC Bayern München L 2025-02-23 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 1–1 VfB Stuttgart D 2025-02-15 VfB Stuttgart 1–2 VfL Wolfsburg L 2025-02-08 Borussia Dortmund 1–2 VfB Stuttgart W

Bayer 04 Leverkusen Form

2025-03-16 VfB Stuttgart 3–4 Bayer 04 Leverkusen W 2025-03-11 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 0–2 FC Bayern München L 2025-03-08 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 0–2 SV Werder Bremen L 2025-03-05 FC Bayern München 3–0 Bayer 04 Leverkusen L 2025-03-01 Eintracht Frankfurt 1–4 Bayer 04 Leverkusen W 2025-02-22 Holstein Kiel 0–2 Bayer 04 Leverkusen W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.52 VfB Stuttgart xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.76 Bayer 04 Leverkusen xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 78% + Both teams to score 72%

Match Result

✓ Correct
VfB Stuttgart24% Draw22% Bayer 04 Leverkusen54%
Actual: Bayer 04 Leverkusen win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes72% 0% No28%
Avg goals/match: 4.28
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 98%
2%
± 1.5 92%
8%
± 2.5 78%
22%
± 3.5 60%
40%
± 4.5 42%
58%

Double Chance

VfB Stuttgart or Draw
45%
Draw or Bayer 04 Leverkusen
76%
VfB Stuttgart or Bayer 04 Leverkusen
78%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
VfB Stuttgart18% Draw34% Bayer 04 Leverkusen48%
Actual: VfB Stuttgart win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 3–4 not predicted
3 – 4
Actual
1 – 2
7.9%
1 – 3
7.1%
1 – 1
6.6%
2 – 2
5.9%
0 – 2
5.5%
2 – 3
5.3%
1 – 4
4.9%
0 – 3
4.9%
2 – 1
4.4%
2 – 4
3.7%
0 – 1
3.6%
0 – 4
3.3%

Asian Handicap — VfB Stuttgart

Handicap VfB Stuttgart covers Push Bayer 04 Leverkusen covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 6% 91%
-1.5 9% — 91%
-1 9% 11% 81%
-0.5 19% — 81%
+0.5 38% — 62%
+1 38% 19% 43%
+1.5 57% — 43%
+2 57% 18% 25%
+2.5 75% — 25%

Clean Sheet

VfB Stuttgart keeps clean sheet
7% ✓
Bayer 04 Leverkusen keeps clean sheet
23% ✓

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