Bayer Leverkusen 2-4 VfB Stuttgart result: Bundesliga, 31 October 2026

Match recap: Bayer Leverkusen 2-4 VfB Stuttgart, Bundesliga, 31 October 2026

VfB Stuttgart beat Bayer Leverkusen 4-2 in the Bundesliga on Matchday 8 on Saturday 31 October 2026. The match was played at the BayArena in Leverkusen.

Score period by period

VfB Stuttgart outscored Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 in each half.

Match statistics

Prediction and analysis

Key match factor

The table separates the sides most clearly. Bayer Leverkusen sit 7th on 10 points with a goal difference of 2, while VfB Stuttgart are 14th on 6 points with a goal difference of -2. That is a gap of seven places and four points.

Our prediction

Bayer Leverkusen are the slight favourite for Bayer Leverkusen vs VfB Stuttgart, Saturday 31 October 2026.

Bayer Leverkusen have 6 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last 10 matches, scoring 23 and conceding 13, against VfB Stuttgart's 4 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses with 19 scored and 16 conceded. The hosts took 12 points from their last five, the visitors 7. In the Bundesliga table Bayer Leverkusen are 7th on 10 points and VfB Stuttgart 14th on 6. The two head-to-head meetings counted went 2 to VfB Stuttgart and 0 to Bayer Leverkusen, which tempers the edge. On balance, a home win is the call.

Who is favoured for Bayer Leverkusen vs VfB Stuttgart?

Bayer Leverkusen hold a slight edge for Bayer Leverkusen vs VfB Stuttgart, backed by stronger form and a higher table position.

When and where Bayer Leverkusen vs VfB Stuttgart is played

Bayer Leverkusen play VfB Stuttgart on Saturday 31 October 2026. The Bundesliga fixture is part of Matchday 8. It takes place at the BayArena. Bayer Leverkusen are the home side.

Key facts

Recent form: Bayer Leverkusen and VfB Stuttgart

The form window covers 10 matches for each side, between Saturday 16 May 2026 and Sunday 25 October 2026 for Bayer Leverkusen and between Saturday 16 May 2026 and Friday 23 October 2026 for VfB Stuttgart, across the Bundesliga and European competition.

Bayer Leverkusen have 6 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses in 10 matches, scoring 23 goals and conceding 13, with a sequence of L-W-W-W-W, newest first. Their most recent result was a 0-3 Bundesliga loss to TSG Hoffenheim.

6W 2D 2L in 10 games2.3 scored · 1.3 conceded per gameHome 3W-1D-0L · Away 3W-1D-2L

VfB Stuttgart have 4 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses in 10 matches, scoring 19 goals and conceding 16, with a sequence of L-D-L-W-W, newest first. Their most recent result was a 2-3 Bundesliga loss to Borussia Monchengladbach.

4W 2D 4L in 10 games1.9 scored · 1.6 conceded per gameHome 2W-1D-1L · Away 2W-1D-3L

Bayer Leverkusen and VfB Stuttgart squads

Current Bundesliga standings

Bayer Leverkusen are 7th in the Bundesliga with 10 points from 6 matches. They have 3 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with a goal difference of 2. VfB Stuttgart are 14th with 6 points from 6 matches. Their record is 2 wins, 0 draws and 4 losses, with a goal difference of -2. Seven places and four points separate the sides.

Head-to-head between Bayer Leverkusen and VfB Stuttgart

Bayer Leverkusen and VfB Stuttgart have 2 recorded meetings. Bayer Leverkusen have 0 wins, VfB Stuttgart have 2 and there have been 0 draws. The latest came on Saturday 9 May 2026. VfB Stuttgart won 3-1 at the MHP Arena in the Bundesliga.

Key data

Bayer Leverkusen have 10 points in the Bundesliga. VfB Stuttgart have 6 points. Over their five most recent results, Bayer Leverkusen collected 12 points and VfB Stuttgart collected 7. In 2 recorded meetings, Bayer Leverkusen have 0 wins and VfB Stuttgart have 2.

What is at stake

Matchday 8 brings together the 7th and 14th sides in the Bundesliga. Bayer Leverkusen have 10 points. VfB Stuttgart have 6 points. Four points separate them before kick-off.

Frequently asked questions

What is Bayer Leverkusen's form before facing VfB Stuttgart?

Bayer Leverkusen have 6 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses in their 10 listed matches. They scored 23 goals and conceded 13. Their latest result was a 0-3 loss. It came against TSG Hoffenheim.

What is VfB Stuttgart's form before facing Bayer Leverkusen?

VfB Stuttgart have 4 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses in their 10 listed matches. They scored 19 goals and conceded 16. Their latest result was a 2-3 loss. It came against Borussia Monchengladbach.

What is the head-to-head record between Bayer Leverkusen and VfB Stuttgart?

There are 2 recorded meetings. VfB Stuttgart won both. The latest was on Saturday 9 May 2026 in the Bundesliga, when VfB Stuttgart won 3-1 at the MHP Arena.