In the upcoming Bundesliga clash, Bayer Leverkusen, freshly crowned champions, are set to host Stuttgart, who will lead a fierce battle for the top three spots until the end of the season.
The new champions remained undefeated in the last round, with a dramatic draw against Dortmund.
It seemed like Dortmund would hand Bayer Leverkusen their first loss after Niklas Fulkrug's late goal, but Josip Stanišić salvaged a point with a last-minute equalizer.
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Bayer Leverkusen boasts the best defense in the league, conceding only 20 goals, and their attack is formidable, having scored the second-highest number of goals.
The team has maintained an impressive scoring record, netting at least 2 goals in their last 9 home games across all competitions.
Moreover, Bayer Leverkusen remains unbeaten in their last 45 consecutive matches in all competitions.
Stuttgart, despite a recent setback against Werder Bremen, have been in a solid run of form, previously defeating the likes of Borussia Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt.
Despite the loss, their attack has been efficient, with an average of 2.26 goals per game across all competitions.
Serhou Guirassy and Deniz Undav have been instrumental in Stuttgart's attacking prowess, with Guirassy leading the Bundesliga Golden Boot race with 25 goals, closely followed by Undav with 21 goals.
In their head-to-head encounters, Bayer Leverkusen has dominated at home, winning their last four home league games against Stuttgart by a margin of 2 or more goals.
However, both teams have some key absentees and doubts. Adam Hlozek remains sidelined for Stuttgart, while Borja Iglesias's fitness will be assessed. Granit Xhaka will miss the game due to suspension for Bayer Leverkusen.
Additionally, Dan-Axel Zagadou, Josha Vagnoman, and Nikolas Nartey are unavailable for selection for Stuttgart, with Lilian Egloff and Roberto Massimo major doubts. Angelo Stiller is suspended.
Forebet predicts another thrilling win for Bayer Leverkusen in a high-scoring encounter against Stuttgart.