{"id":1446577,"date":"2026-05-06T13:25:32","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T12:25:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1446577"},"modified":"2026-05-06T13:25:33","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T12:25:33","slug":"match-preview-stuttgart-vs-bayer-leverkusen-09-05-26-bundesliga","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-stuttgart-vs-bayer-leverkusen-09-05-26-bundesliga\/","title":{"rendered":"Stuttgart vs Bayer Leverkusen: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

With both Stuttgart<\/a> and Bayer Leverkusen<\/a> locked on points and goals this Bundesliga<\/a> season, Saturday\u2019s clash at the MHPArena is set up as a pivotal battle in the European race. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite parity in the current campaign, Leverkusen\u2019s dominant recent record over Stuttgart adds an extra layer of intrigue. Kick-off is at 14:30 on Saturday 9 May, promising a high-stakes encounter between two of Germany\u2019s most enterprising sides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on the season\u2019s goal output, head-to-head record, and attacking stats, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We’re particularly confident in goals flowing again, given how often these sides have delivered high-scoring contests and the sharpness of their strikers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Over 4.5 Total Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n2\/1 @ Bet365<\/a>
(33.3%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nThese sides have both scored 66 goals this season and average nearly 2 goals per game each. Recent meetings have seen 7 goals (3-4) and 5 goals (1-4), showing a clear trend for shootouts when they meet. Both teams\u2019 attacking stats are among the Bundesliga\u2019s best.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Stuttgart to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n11\/10 @ Bet365<\/a>
(47.6%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nWe\u2019re tipping Stuttgart to edge it, with their higher shot accuracy (42.4% vs 32.5%) and more shots on target this season. Their confidence will be sky-high after thumping Leverkusen 4-1 away in January, showing they can break the H2H trend.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Odds correct at the time of writing.<\/p>\n\n\n

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