VfB Stuttgart vs Bayer Leverkusen: Bundesliga Match Preview

VfB Stuttgart and Bayer Leverkusen meet at MHPArena on May 9, 2026, in Bundesliga Regular Season - 33. Both sides have identical records: 17 wins, 7 draws, 8 losses, and 58 points from 32 matches. Stuttgart rank 5th with a goal difference of +20, while Leverkusen are 4th with +23. Kickoff is at 13:30 UTC.

Key Takeaways

• Both teams have 58 points from 32 matches with identical win-draw-loss records.
• Stuttgart's recent form is D-D-W-L-W; Leverkusen's is W-W-L-L-W.
• Stuttgart won the reverse fixture 4-1 at BayArena in January 2026.
• Stuttgart are missing F. Jeltsch, L. Jovanovic, and A. Karazor; Leverkusen miss M. Terrier.

Recent Form

VfB Stuttgart's last five matches: a 3-3 draw away to 1899 Hoffenheim, a 1-1 draw at home to Werder Bremen, a 2-1 DFB Pokal win over SC Freiburg, a 2-4 loss at Bayern München, and a 4-0 home win against Hamburger SV. Bayer Leverkusen's last five: a 4-1 home win over RB Leipzig, a 2-1 away win at 1. FC Köln, a 0-2 DFB Pokal home loss to Bayern München, a 1-2 home loss to FC Augsburg, and a 1-0 away win at Borussia Dortmund.

Head-to-Head

These sides have met five times in the available data. The most recent meeting was on January 10, 2026, in the Bundesliga at BayArena, where VfB Stuttgart won 4-1. Prior to that, on March 16, 2025, at MHPArena, Bayer Leverkusen won 4-3. The three earlier meetings: a 0-0 draw on November 1, 2024, a 2-2 draw in the Super Cup on August 17, 2024, and a 2-2 draw on April 27, 2024.

Players to Watch

VfB Stuttgart have three players listed as missing the fixture: F. Jeltsch (Muscle Injury), L. Jovanovic (Back Injury), and A. Karazor (Red Card). Bayer Leverkusen have one player listed as missing: M. Terrier (Hamstring Injury). No other injury absences are reported in the available data, and detailed per-player stats are not in the dataset for this fixture.

Standings & Context

VfB Stuttgart are 5th in the Bundesliga with 58 points from 32 matches (17 wins, 7 draws, 8 losses, goal difference +20). Bayer Leverkusen are 4th with 58 points from 32 matches (17 wins, 7 draws, 8 losses, goal difference +23). Both teams have identical records but Leverkusen hold the higher rank due to a superior goal difference.

Kickoff Info

The match kicks off at 13:30 UTC on May 9, 2026, at MHPArena in Stuttgart. It is the 33rd round of the Bundesliga regular season.

FAQ

When is VfB Stuttgart vs Bayer Leverkusen?

The match is on May 9, 2026, with kickoff at 13:30 UTC at MHPArena.

What are the recent forms of both teams?

Stuttgart's last five results: D-D-W-L-W. Leverkusen's last five: W-W-L-L-W.

Who is missing for each team?

Stuttgart are without F. Jeltsch, L. Jovanovic, and A. Karazor. Leverkusen are without M. Terrier.