Stuttgart hosts Bayer Leverkusen in round 3 of the German Bundesliga. The match will be played on Saturday, October 3rd at Mercedes-Benz Arena (Stuttgart)
The Swabians don’t show anything special after returning from the Second Bundesliga, but it is funny that they are higher than Bayer Leverkusen in the standings. Stuttgart started with a 2-3 home defeat to Freiburg but made a good trip to Mainz where it won with a 4-1 score. Nevertheless, there were no serious opponents in the championship so far, and Bayer will be the first serious test. The disadvantage for the hosts is that they have many injured players. Mavropanos, Mola, Thommy, Awoudja, Gonzalez, Stenzel, Egloff, and Forster won't play for Stuttgart.
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Bayer Leverkusen generally retained the squad, except for the departure of Kai Havertz to Chelsea. Nevertheless, I would not dramatize the departure of the talented German and his transfer to England. The success of Bosz’s tactics lies not in personalities but in a system based on high pressure and quick tackling. It is worth noting that the Red-Blacks had a rather complicated calendar at the start. They went to Wolfsburg (0-0) and played against Leipzig at home (1-1). There are no victories, but also no defeats. If the team from Leverkusen has not lost its ambitions, it should beat Stuttgart. Only Paulinho will not play for the visitors.
The last time the teams faced each other was in February, and Bayer Leverkusen gained a tough 2-1 victory in the cup match. Nevertheless, the balance of power has not changed even now. The hosts have problems with defense, just like with the entire squad. Bosz's men must surpass the “Swabians” in terms of physical conditioning, and their squad looks stronger, despite the departure of Havertz. I expect a confident game and the first Bayer’s victory in the Bundesliga.
Prediction for the match: Bayer Leverkusen to win
