Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs VfB Stuttgart Prediction 10 January 2026

Bayer Leverkusen have successfully navigated an early-season wobble and currently occupy an impressive third place with 29 points and a 33:20 goal difference. Before the winter break, the Pharmacists produced a strong run of results, beating Wolfsburg (3–1), Cologne (2–0), and RB Leipzig (3–1). That said, they also stumbled against Borussia Dortmund (1–2) and Augsburg (0–2), showing occasional vulnerability against well-organized opposition.

Stuttgart’s recent form has been more erratic. They dismantled Werder Bremen 4–0 in dominant fashion but struggled for consistency in clashes with top sides, drawing Borussia Dortmund (3–3) and failing to pick up points against Hamburg (1–2) and Bayern Munich (0–5), while also settling for a goalless draw with Hoffenheim. Even so, the Automobilists have collected 27 points with a 25:22 goal difference, which places them sixth and firmly in the European conversation.

VfB Stuttgart now face a difficult task away from home. Bayer Leverkusen boast greater depth and overall quality, and the backing of their home crowd should further tilt the balance in their favor. In my view, the hosts have everything in place to claim all three points in this high-profile encounter.

Bayer to win 1.99