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Bayer Leverkusen's expected lineup vs VfB Stuttgart, Sat 31 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 11 matches): Flekken (9); Tapsoba (10), Gutiérrez (9), Medina (8), Quansah (7); García (11), Fernández (9), Maza (9), Moreira (8), Tillman (6); Schick (9). No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the 1899 Hoffenheim match on 25 Oct.

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Bayer Leverkusen predicted lineup vs VfB Stuttgart

MOST USED XI

Bayer Leverkusen's expected lineup at home to VfB Stuttgart in the BL1 is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 11 official matches: Flekken in goal, a back four of Tapsoba, Gutiérrez, Medina and Quansah, and Schick leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.

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  • Most-used shape: 3-4-2-1 in 19 of the last 30 matches.
  • Sets up with a back three in 63% of matches.
  • Based on starts across 11 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Bayer Leverkusen, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

Bayer Leverkusen are 4th in the BL1 on 13 points from 7 games. They have W3 D1 L1 in their last five.

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Formation tendency
3-4-2-1most-used · 19 of last 30
3-4-2-1
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4-2-3-1
37%

3-4-2-1 at home · 4-2-3-1 away

Sets up with a back three in 63% of matches.

Most Common Bayer Leverkusen Starting XI

Based on 11 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

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What is Bayer Leverkusen's expected lineup?
Bayer Leverkusen's expected lineup at home to VfB Stuttgart in the BL1 is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 11 official matches: Flekken in goal, a back four of Tapsoba, Gutiérrez, Medina and Quansah, and Schick leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (3-4-2-1): Flekken, Tapsoba, Gutiérrez, Medina, Quansah, García, Fernández, Maza, Moreira, Tillman, Schick.
Who started Bayer Leverkusen's last match?
Bayer Leverkusen's starting XI on 25 Oct 2026 in the Bundesliga (4-2-3-1): M. Flekken, J. Quansah, E. Tapsoba, F. Medina, Miguel Gutiérrez, Aleix García, E. Fernández, M. Diaby, I. Maza, N. Tella, P. Schick.
What was Bayer Leverkusen's last result?
Bayer Leverkusen lost to 1899 Hoffenheim 0–3 on 25 Oct 2026.
When did Bayer Leverkusen last win?
Bayer Leverkusen last won on 22 Oct 2026, beating OFI 2–0.
Who takes penalties for Bayer Leverkusen?
P. Schick has taken the most penalties for Bayer Leverkusen this season, scoring 2 of 2.
Who has made the most starts for Bayer Leverkusen this season?
Aleix García leads with 11 starts for Bayer Leverkusen across all competitions this season.
What formation does Bayer Leverkusen use most often?
Bayer Leverkusen have used a 4-2-3-1 in 10 of their 11 matches this season.
Which Bayer Leverkusen goalkeeper has started the most this season?
M. Flekken has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Bayer Leverkusen this season, starting 9 matches.
Which Bayer Leverkusen defender has started the most this season?
Edmond Tapsoba has made the most starts as defender for Bayer Leverkusen this season, starting 10 matches.
Which Bayer Leverkusen midfielder has started the most this season?
Aleix García has made the most starts as midfielder for Bayer Leverkusen this season, starting 11 matches.
Which Bayer Leverkusen forward has started the most this season?
Patrik Schick has made the most starts as forward for Bayer Leverkusen this season, starting 9 matches.
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Bayer Leverkusen past seasons

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2024-25Bundesliga2nd69
2023-24Bundesliga1st90
2022-23Bundesliga6th50
2021-22Bundesliga3rd64
2020-21Bundesliga6th52
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