Bayer Leverkusen take on the visitors Stuttgart in the round 16 match of German Bundesliga. The match will be played on Saturday, January 10th at BayArena (Leverkusen).
Bayer made the right call with Xabi Alonso, and the reward was the best season in the club’s history, with an unbeaten run that lasted throughout the campaign in both the Bundesliga and the domestic cup. However, last season brought an expected drop to second place in the league, and a painful elimination in the cup just before the final. After that, the Spaniard left, and the decision to replace him with Ten Hag turned out to be unsuccessful. He quickly fell out with several players who had remained at the club after the summer. Julmand, who was appointed soon after the Dutchman’s departure, did allow some setbacks, including rather painful ones, but overall managed to stabilize the situation. The Germans have already collected nine points in the Champions League and have good chances of reaching the playoffs. In the cup, they have progressed past strong opponents, including Borussia Dortmund. Most importantly, after beating RB Leipzig in the latest round, Bayer went into the break third with 29 points. Recent league performances show that Bayer have regained consistency and are once again looking solid against direct competitors. Their home form remains a key factor, and the overall trend suggests the team are capable of maintaining a place near the top.
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Stuttgart are showing decent results. The Swabians have consistently delivered good results under Sebastian Hoeness. Yes, last season they dropped from second to ninth and performed poorly in the Champions League, failing to reach the playoffs. However, they salvaged the campaign by winning the domestic cup. This season, only the Super Cup ended in disappointment, as they lost to Bayern. At the same time, Stuttgart have already collected 12 points in the Europa League and continue their cup run. In the Bundesliga, even after a goalless home draw with Hoffenheim, they finished the autumn part of the season sixth with 26 points, just one win behind their current opponents. Stuttgart’s recent matches suggest a stable but not dominant level, with points often coming through disciplined performances. They remain competitive, yet still struggle to consistently convert solid displays into victories against top rivals.
Since 2010, the Swabians have won only one match in regular time. At the same time, five of the last seven meetings have ended in draws. The Aspirins will start the new calendar year with a home game against a relatively comfortable opponent. We are backing Bayer to secure a victory here.
Prediction for the match: Bayer Leverkusen to win.
