Bayer Leverkusen vs. Stuttgart: Match Preview, Odds & Predictions

Next weekend, the DFL-Supercup will pit Bayer Leverkusen against VfB Stuttgart. This Saturday at 7:30 PM UK time, the BayArena will host the match between Sebastian Hoeness's and Xabi Alonso's squad. Please scroll down to see our top predictions for the weekend.

Previous Matches and head-to-head

Bayer Leverkusen won the Bundesliga championship in spectacular fashion. Under the tutelage of Xabi Alonso, a former midfielder for Real Madrid and Liverpool, they triumphed against formidable opponents like Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich. Bayer also went undefeated in league play.

Watching if Bayer can maintain its success this season will be fascinating. Many teams have made roster additions, including Bayern, with Vincent Kompany as their new manager, and Dortmund and VfB Stuttgart, with new players. Alonso will struggle to win the championship and remain undefeated throughout the full season.

However, Bayer has a formidable roster; thus, fans at BayArena may be sure their team will win. Piero Hincapie, Jonathan Tah, Florian Wirtz, Patrik Schick, Nathan Tella, Granit Xhaka, Jeremie Frimpong, and Victor Boniface are all talents whom Alonso can rely on. And they'll be eager to get their season off to a winning start in the DFL-Supercup.

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Germany's VfB Stuttgart are among the country's most illustrious and long-standing clubs. Despite Bayern Munich's recent domination in the Bundesliga, they have won the German championship five times and the DFB-Pokal three times.

The team led by Sebastian Hoeness had a fantastic season. Stuttgart reached a Bundesliga table peak of second place. Even more impressive is that Die Roten finished ahead of teams like Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich.

I am curious about Stuttgart's performance in the Bundesliga this year. Die Schwaben's league performance might take a hit if Hoeness tries to manage the UEFA Champions League at the same time. However, Stuttgart has a solid roster that includes players like Maximilian Mittelstädt, Thomas Kastanaras, Justin Diehl, and Alexander Nubel. Stuttgart is just as focused on winning the Super Cup as Bayer is.

Bayer Leverkusen x Stuttgart Team News

The 3-4-2-1 configuration is the most probable starting lineup for Bayer Leverkusen. With Koussounou, Tah, and Tapsoba forming his defense, Hradecky will handle the goal. The four midfielders participating are Terrier, Garcia, Tella, and Andrich. Attacking midfielders Wirtz and Hofmann will start the match. Boniface is going to be Bayer's line leader.

VfB Stuttgart will have a formidable squad to face Bayer Leverkusen when the German Super Cup rolls around. The starting lineup might include Alexander Nübel, Maximilian Mittelstädt, Thomas Kastanaras, Justin Diehl, and Frans Krätzig.

Our Predictions

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Going into the new season, Bayer Leverkusen and VfB Stuttgart will be looking to build on their tremendous success from the previous year. This football match will be so close that Bayer could win a narrow victory.

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