Highlights
D. Siebert
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Schick: "We gave everything."
Full-time: Stuttgart 3-4 Leverkusen
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Full-time
90'
+ 5
Bayer hit the bar
Boniface batters a shot against the crossbar. Is that it? That's surely it.
90'
+ 4
Laterkusen have won it!
Would you believe it!? Well, yes you would, this being Bayer Laterkusen. Incredibly, the visitors have taken the lead in injury time. Such a simple goal, with Frimpong pinging a fine cross in for Schick, who angles in a header from close range. The Leverkusen bench stream onto the field.
Goal probability 
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
90'
+ 1
90'
+ 1
Time added on
We're into five minutes of injury time here.
90'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
89'
Substitution
88'
Leverkusen equalise!
Amazing! Bayer 04 are back on terms in one more late, late show special. Boniface moves into the box, pushes wide and lifts a cross into the middle. Stiller sticks out a leg and diverts the ball into the corner.
86'
Undav wide
The Germany international has time in front of goal, yet can only curl a lazy effort wide of the far post.
Not over yet
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81'
Big miss!
Frimpong feeds Mukiele, who in turn cuts the ball back for Adli. The strike from Leverkusen's attacker is towards the near post and wide. That was a big, big opportunity for the Werkself, who are really piling on the pressure now.
79'
Boniface menace
Bayer 04 substitute Victor Boniface causes all sorts of problems in the Stuttgart box. He sends the ball into the area where Maximilian Mittelstädt chests the ball forward. Nübel then flicks clear.
77'
Schick misses
After a slew of changes, Patrik Schick moves slightly to the left before dragging a shot across the goal and wide. That was a touch tame from the Leverkusen forward.
77'
Substitution
77'
Substitution
74'
Substitution
72'
Leverkusen's record in danger
Lest we forget, Bayer 04 have not lost away in the Bundesliga for 27 games on the road in a run dating back to May 2023. That record is very much under threat here.
68'
xGoals
xGoals
The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).
xGoals
3
2.32
1.14
2
Goals
68'
Leverkusen still in it !
After a Leverkusen corner, the ball bobbles into the path of Hincapié and he thrashes a shot high into the net to bring the hosts to within a goal once more. Incredible.
68'
Substitution
68'
Substitution
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
63'
SituationGoal
ReviewOffside?
DecisionGoal
62'
Xhaka nightmare, VfB score again
Poor Granit Xhaka. Stuttgart pour forward once more after Leverkusen's failed attempt to move through midfield. Lukáš Hrádecký brilliantly saves Ermedin Demirović's shot from close range but the ball bounces against Xhaka and flies into the net.
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57'
Bayer 04 changes
Alonso throws Boniface and Adli into the mix as the visitors push for an equaliser. Schick threatens at the back stick but is forced out by VfB.
57'
Substitution
57'
Substitution
56'
Leverkusen back in it
Stuttgart can't clear their lines following a Leverkusen set-piece and the ball eventually falls to Robert Andrich, whose shot is deflected into the path off Frimpong. The full-back sweeps a finish under Nübel to reduce the arrears.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
54'
Goal attempts
3off target
4on target
5off target
1on target
51'
Woltemade's home comforts
Nick Woltemade has now scored nine Bundesliga goals this season, seven of them at home.
48'
Woltemade makes it 2-0
What a start to the second half for Stuttgart! The hosts break through Millot, who controls well on the left before feeding Woltemade, who has a lot of time to control and rifle in his team's second!
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
46'
Off we go again
Stuttgart get the second half underway.
Kick-off!
Half-time
Half-time: Stuttgart 1-0 Leverkusen
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45'
+ 1
Nearly Stuttgart
This should probably be 2-0. Millot does brilliantly to make his way through on goal before his subsequent shot is stopped by Hrádecký. Stiller has a chance to slot home the loose ball, but Leverkusen block on the line.
Visitors off target
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39'
Alonso worried?
The Leverkusen tactician is wearing a concerned expression as his side look a little short of matching Stuttgart for passion and commitment right now. Bayer 04 have lost their last three in all competitions and that Champions League exit to Bayern might be playing on visiting minds right now.
35'
Bayer need something
Schick worms his way into a dangerous position on the right but his pass into space finds nobody and Stuttgart can clear their lines.
32'
Goal attempts
2off target
2on target
3off target
0on target
31'
VfB looking for more
Woltemade causes Mukiele all sorts of problems and cuts the ball in for Millot. His shot is blocked by the alert Palacios.
30'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
27'
Karazor booked
The Stuttgart man goes into the referee's notebook for a foul on Palacios.
More Ermedin numbers!
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24'
Troublesome Woltemade
Woltemade bounds all the way upfield and makes it into the Leverkusen area before spinning and hitting a shot that takes a deflection and flies over.
21'
Schick over
Patrik Schick accepts a low ball into the box from Grimaldo but the Czech can only lift a finish high over the crossbar.
17'
Demirović hits 10
Ermedin Demirović scored his 10th Bundesliga goal of the season, becoming the first Stuttgart player to reach double figures.
15'
VfB lead !
The MHPArena erupts. A quick forward thrust from the hosts has Leverkusen up against it. Woltemade spreads the ball wide for Leweling whose shot is parried out by Lukáš Hrádecký. Demirović is there to slam home the follow up.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
12'
Nervy Hendriks
Ramon Hendriks, under not very much pressure, slams a wayward back-pass towards his own goal. Nübel looks on as the ball zips wide. The corner comes to nothing.
10'
Possession (%)
4753
7'
Hosts liven up
This is better from VfB, who work their way into the danger zone via Woltemade and Leweling. The move doesn't produce a chance, but the home fans are happy to see some energy from their side.
4'
Stuttgart struggling
The hosts are having difficulty getting a foothold in this game, with the Werkself looking the much livelier with the ball. Patrik Schick gets himself into a decent position but the Czech can't control properly at the last moment.
2'
Frimpong hunting
Jeremie Frimpong is on the march in double quick time. The Dutch flyer gets to the end-line and cuts back into the area, but there's nobody there for Bayer 04.
1'
Peeeep!
Game on in Stuttgart.
Kick-off!
Teams out!
A cracking atmosphere greets both teams, who make their way to the centre of the pitch for the pre-match handshakes. It's almost time!
Mittelstädt milestone
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Undav in reserve
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More on that Stuttgart team
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More on that Leverkusen team
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Stuttgart starting XI
Nübel - Al-Dakhil, Jeltsch, Hendriks, Mittelstädt - Millot, Karazor (c), Stiller, Leweling -Demirović, Woltemade
Stuttgart subs
Bredlow, Vagnoman, Jaquez, Chabot, Keitel, Führich, Touré, Bruun Larsen, Undav
Leverkusen starting XI
Hrádecký (c) - Mukiele, Tah, Hincapié - Frimpong, Xhaka, Andrich, Grimaldo - Palacios, García - Schick
Leverkusen subs
Kovář, Lomb, Hofmann, Arthur, Buendía, Sarco, Adli, Boniface, Natali
Fan power
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Welcome to Stuttgart!
History on Bayer's side
Leverkusen are unbeaten against Stuttgart in their last 14 games, winning nine and drawing five. Stuttgart's last win came in the 2017/18 season, when Christian Gentner scored the only goal of the game at the BayArena. Jacob Bruun Larsen is the only player that remains from either squad that day.
Looking for form
With both sides still having plenty to play for, they'll be looking to today's game to provide the necessary boost that can help them rediscover their best form. Leverkusen are now nine points behind Bayern, while Stuttgart are five points off the Europa Conference league spot.
Sebastian Hoeneß's view on Bayer
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Xabi Alonso's view on VfB
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Out of sync
Stuttgart themselves are winless in four, losing two and drawing two of their recent games. They're still just two points off a UEFA Conference League spot, and five off from a Champions League spot, but will need to start collecting wins if they're to keep pace.
Leverkusen stumbling?
Xabi Alonso's men have lost three on the bounce in all competitions, with an aggregate score of 7-0. Losing has become a rarity for Die Werkself, and not scoring goals even more so. They'll be looking to get back into their stride against a tough Stuttgart side, who sit in eight place at the moment.
Probable line-ups
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