Bayer Leverkusen vs Stuttgart Predictions

• Bayer Leverkusen are unbeaten in six league games, although they have drawn three of their last four
• Stuttgart have lost just one of their last eight games, with that sole defeat coming away at Bayern Munich
• Four of the last five meetings between this pair have finished level after 90 minutes, including both league clashes last term and this season’s German Super Cup

Draw specialists Leverkusen likely be held again

A run of three draws from four league matches has seen Bayer Leverkusen fall to five points behind the Bundesliga’s top two, Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig, and their attempted title defence may not get back on track against Stuttgart on Friday. 

Bayer have been held by promoted side Holstein Kiel and mid-table Werder Bremen within their past three Bundesliga matches, suggesting a Champions League outfit like Stuttgart could prove to be a tricky visitor to the BayArena. 

Xabi Alonso’s men were taken to penalties by the Reds in August’s Super Cup and could be frustrated by Sebastian Hoeness’ side once more. 

Stuttgart strong enough to earn a point

With that clash finishing level after 90 minutes, before Leverkusen won on penalties, four of the past five meetings between this pair have technically finished as a draw, a result which looks a big runner again. 

Stuttgart have lost only one of their last eight matches, in a run which includes wins over Borussia Dortmund and Juventus, with that solitary defeat coming away at Bayern Munich. 

Both of last term’s league meetings between Leverkusen and Stuttgart finished level and it would be no surprise to see the pair, who are separated by only three points in the Bundesliga table, draw once more.