Bayer Leverkusen will face Stuttgart in a Bundesliga match at BayArena on Friday. Leverkusen is currently third in the league with 15 points, while Stuttgart is in eighth place with 12 points. Leverkusen drew their last league game 2-2 against Werder Bremen, while Stuttgart won their last match in the DFB-Pokal.
Leverkusen has had a strong attack, scoring 16 goals in their last eight matches, but they have also struggled defensively, conceding 10 goals in the same period. They have not kept a clean sheet in their last nine league games and have conceded 15 goals this season.
Stuttgart, on the other hand, have been solid in recent games, with only one loss in their last eight matches. However, their away form has been mixed, with three losses in their last seven away games in the league.
In terms of team news, Leverkusen will be without forward Amine Adli and defender Jeanuel Belocian, while Stuttgart will be missing several players including Dan-Axel Zagadou and Jeff Chabot.
Predicted lineups:
Bayer Leverkusen: Hradecky; Tapsoba, Tah, Hincapie; Frimpong, Xhaka, Andrich, Grimaldo; Terrier, Wirtz; Boniface
Stuttgart: Nubel; Vagnoman, Chase, Rouault, Mittelstadt; Millot, Karazor, Stiller, Leweling; Toure, Undav
We predict a close match with Bayer Leverkusen winning 3-2 due to their strong home form. However, Stuttgart could also pose a threat with their recent good form.
