Stuttgart vs Bayer Leverkusen

Bundesliga | 9 May 2026 | MHPArena

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This is the highest-quality and most balanced match of the three. Sofascore lists Stuttgart 5th and Bayer Leverkusen 4th, while Forebet notes that both teams are level on 58 points in the standings.

The market slightly favours Stuttgart at 2.15, with the draw at 3.95 and Leverkusen at 2.90. However, Sportsgambler’s main Asian Handicap recommendation is Bayer Leverkusen +0.25 AH at 1.88, because Leverkusen have covered that line in five straight away games and in nine of their last ten overall.

The goals market is extremely aggressive: Over 2.5 is only 1.34, and BTTS Yes is 1.32. That tells us bookmakers expect an open, high-tempo match. Scores24 also strongly supports BTTS Yes, noting that it has landed in 7 of the last 8 H2H meetings and in 7 of Leverkusen’s last 8 Bundesliga matches.

This match has strong attacking logic on both sides: Stuttgart at home, Leverkusen in excellent scoring form, and both teams fighting for top-four positioning.

Prediction Table

Market	Pick	Odds	Confidence
1X2	Draw	3.95	5.5/10
O/U 2.5 Goals	Over 2.5 Goals	1.34	8/10
BTTS	Yes	1.32	8/10
Corners	Leverkusen Over 4.5 Team Corners	1.96	7/10
Asian Handicap	Bayer Leverkusen +0.25 AH	1.88	7.5/10
HT/FT	Draw / Draw	~6.50	5/10
Correct Score	Stuttgart 2-2 Bayer Leverkusen	9.00	5/10

Market Analysis

1X2 – Draw @ 3.95
This is a value-based 1X2 call rather than a “safe” pick. Stuttgart are slight favourites, but Leverkusen’s +0.25 Asian Handicap strength suggests they are very live to avoid defeat. With both teams close in the table and similar in quality, the draw is attractive.

O/U 2.5 – Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.34
This is the obvious goals pick. The price is short, but the tactical and statistical case is strong. Both teams attack aggressively, and recent H2Hs between these clubs have produced goals.

BTTS – Yes @ 1.32
This is even stronger than Over 2.5 as a logical read, although the odds are short. Scores24’s BTTS trend — 7 of the last 8 H2Hs and 7 of Leverkusen’s last 8 Bundesliga games — strongly supports it.

Corners – Leverkusen Over 4.5 Team Corners @ 1.96
This is one of the best value markets of the three matches. Sportsgambler reports that Leverkusen have covered the 4.5 corners line in six straight games, pricing Over 4.5 team corners at 1.96.

Asian Handicap – Bayer Leverkusen +0.25 AH @ 1.88
This is my preferred main bet for this match. It protects half the stake if Leverkusen draw and wins if they win. Given the tight quality gap, this is better than backing Stuttgart at 2.15.

Correct Score – Stuttgart 2-2 Leverkusen @ 9.00
Sportsgambler lists 2-2 at 9.00, while their main correct-score pick is 1-2 Leverkusen at 9.50. I prefer 2-2 because my 1X2 lean is draw and the match profile strongly supports both teams scoring multiple chances.

Best Bet

Bayer Leverkusen +0.25 AH @ 1.88