Bayer Leverkusen vs VfB Stuttgart prediction 10.01.2026 | Bundesliga

Leverkusen ended the first half of the Bundesliga season on a positive note before the winter break. Kasper Hjulmand’s men recorded back-to-back wins over Köln and RB Leipzig, lifting them to third place in the Bundesliga standings.

The 2023/24 Bundesliga champions have been statistically productive this season, averaging approximately 2.11 goals per match in the current campaign and featuring regularly in high-scoring fixtures, with over 2.5 goals landing in a notable proportion of their matches. Their recent form has included victories against strong opposition, most notably a 1-0 win over Borussia Dortmund in the DFB-Pokal, which underlined their ability to compete against elite sides.

Leverkusen’s squad news appears positive ahead of this Round 16 fixture, with no widely reported significant absences affecting their attacking core. Forward Patrik Schick has led the line for Bayer this season, scoring six goals in 12 league appearances.

Stuttgart’s recent form has been somewhat inconsistent, although the club have registered more wins than losses across their last six matches in all competitions. Die Roten head into this game having avoided defeat in four successive fixtures, two of which came in the Bundesliga: a 4-0 thrashing of Werder Bremen and a goalless draw with Hoffenheim. Over 2.5 goals has also been a common outcome in their matches, pointing toward open and productive games when they are involved.

In terms of squad developments, there is positive injury news: striker Ermedin Demirović, sidelined since October with a fractured metatarsal, has returned to full training, bolstering Stuttgart’s attacking options for this fixture. Additionally, new signing Jeremy Arévalo adds depth up front after joining during the winter window. These reinforcements could enhance Stuttgart’s ability to compete for goals and sustain pressure against Leverkusen.