Bayer Leverkusen will clash against VfB Stuttgart in the Bundesliga at 14:30 on 14/05/2023. The two teams have faced each other six times in the past, with Bayer Leverkusen winning four, VfB Stuttgart winning one, and one match ending in a draw. In their last encounter on 12-11-2022, Bayer Leverkusen won 2-0.

Current Form and Performance

Bayer Leverkusen is currently in sixth place in the Bundesliga, while VfB Stuttgart is struggling at 16th place. Bayer Leverkusen has lost its last two matches, whereas VfB Stuttgart has only lost one match out of the last five. However, Bayer Leverkusen has a more impressive season profile with a better goal difference and more wins under their belt.

Strength and Weakness Analysis

Stuttgart is known for creating scoring chances, but they are weak at defending against attacks down the wings and skillful players. Their finishing skills are also not up to par. On the other hand, Bayer Leverkusen is excellent at creating opportunities through individual skill and attacks down the wings. They are also good at finishing scoring chances and defending set pieces. However, they are weak against attacks down the wings and long shots and have dismal performance in aerial duels.

Playing Style

Bayer Leverkusen tends to play in their own half and rotates their team regularly. They like to attack down the right while attempting long shots and through balls, and their opponents tend to play aggressively against them. Stuttgart is known for creating scoring chances, and they like to come back from losing positions, but face difficulty while defending against attacks down the wings.

Score Prediction

Considering the current form and performance of the two teams, Bayer Leverkusen is more likely to win the upcoming encounter. Stuttgart’s weaknesses are areas where Leverkusen is particularly strong, and their playing style is not likely to pose significant challenges for Leverkusen. Our prediction for the final score is Bayer Leverkusen 3 – VfB Stuttgart 1 based on Leverkusen’s past form and strengths.