Bayer Leverkusen vs Stuttgart prediction: GERMANY: Bundesliga betting tips on match 2024-04-26 16:30.
[p]Bayer Leverkusen’s social media admin joked that they had to scrap their “our first defeat” post not for the first time this season at the weekend, after the record breaking Bundesliga champions made it 45 unbeaten competitive games this season with a last gasp equaliser away against Dortmund. They are the first side in Bundesliga history to make it to round 31 without suffering defeat (W25, D5), meaning that they’re now just four games away from becoming bonafide German top-flight invincibles.[/p]
[p]That run has established Xabi Alonso’s legendary status early in his managerial career, although he’ll hope that his side can strike quickly this time around after trailing until the final moments in their last two games (D2). A home return should prove a bonus in that regard as the now affectionately known “Neverlusen,” have scored a whopping 11 unanswered goals across their last three home games, bringing up a perfect run of nine here (W9).  [/p]
[p]After falling to a shock defeat against Werder last weekend, visiting Stuttgart travel here with work still to do in order to secure their Champions League place for next season. The rise of the visitors cannot be understated despite the magnificence of their hosts, as the Swabians have risen from the depths of the relegation play-off last season to being on the cusp of their first European qualification in over a decade. [/p]
[p]Despite their large price, Stuttgart will not make this easy for Leverkusen as the visitors have picked up more away points than all but three sides ahead of the round and are the only Bundesliga team yet to draw an away game (W9, L6). Striking first may be their best way to success though, as all nine of their away league victories came when opening the scoring, whilst five of their six defeats came when conceding first.[/p]
[p]Players to watch: As well as playing a huge part in Leverkusen’s league-high 15 clean sheets, defender Josip Stanišić kept his side’s unbeaten record intact with their latest late goal last weekend. He hasn’t been able to stop Stuttgart’s Chris Führich from scoring in either of the competitive H2Hs this season, although those games contributed to Führich’s  failure to win three of his last six scoring appearances. [/p]
[p]Hot streak: Since Sebastian Hoeneß’s appointment as Stuttgart boss, they’ve won all six of their Saturday evening televised Bundesliga games. [/p]