VfB Stuttgart are heading into this match in poor shape, having failed to win any of their last four games including two heavy defeats. Bayer Leverkusen, on the other hand, have been much more solid lately, winning three of their last five away matches despite a couple of setbacks. When these two sides meet, goals are very common — in three of the last four head-to-head games, there were four or more goals scored.

Based on the current form and the fact that Stuttgart are struggling while Leverkusen are looking strong, this match feels like it will be very open and could go either way, but Leverkusen are in much better shape and should avoid defeat.