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VfB Stuttgart's expected lineup at Bayer Leverkusen, Sat 31 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 11 matches): Bredlow (7); Chabot (10), Mittelstädt (9), Jeltsch (9), Hendriks (7); Stiller (11), Führich (9), Prömel (8); Undav (9), Demirović (6). Out: Vagnoman. No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Borussia Mönchengladbach match on 23 Oct.

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VfB Stuttgart predicted lineup vs Bayer Leverkusen

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VfB Stuttgart are without Vagnoman away at Bayer Leverkusen in the BL1, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 11 official matches is: Bredlow in goal, a back five of Chabot, Mittelstädt, Jeltsch, Vagnoman and Hendriks, and Undav and Demirović further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now.

  1. DEFMittelstädtDoubtful
  2. DEFVagnomanOut

Team news

  • Unavailable: Vagnoman (Out).
  • Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 14 of the last 30 matches.
  • Sets up with a back three in 47% of matches.
  • Doubtful: Mittelstädt.
  • Based on starts across 11 official matches this season.

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

VfB Stuttgart are 14th in the BL1 on 6 points from 7 games. They have W1 D0 L4 in their last five.

Sebastian Hoeneß, VfB Stuttgart manager
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GermanySince Apr 2023
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Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 14 of last 30
4-2-3-1
47%
3-4-2-1
27%
3-4-1-2
20%
4-4-2
3%

Sets up with a back three in 47% of matches.

Most Common VfB Stuttgart 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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VfB Stuttgart

What is VfB Stuttgart's expected lineup?
VfB Stuttgart are without Vagnoman away at Bayer Leverkusen in the BL1, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 11 official matches is: Bredlow in goal, a back five of Chabot, Mittelstädt, Jeltsch, Vagnoman and Hendriks, and Undav and Demirović further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now. Most-used XI (4-2-3-1): Bredlow, Chabot, Mittelstädt, Jeltsch, Vagnoman (out), Hendriks, Stiller, Führich, Prömel, Undav, Demirović.
Who started VfB Stuttgart's last match?
VfB Stuttgart's starting XI on 23 Oct 2026 in the Bundesliga (4-2-3-1): D. Seimen, L. Assignon, Finn Jeltsch, R. Hendriks, M. Mittelstädt, A. Stiller, A. Karazor, L. Sauer, D. Pejčinović, C. Führich, E. Demirović.
What was VfB Stuttgart's last result?
VfB Stuttgart lost to Borussia Mönchengladbach 2–3 on 23 Oct 2026.
Who takes penalties for VfB Stuttgart?
M. Mittelstädt has taken the most penalties for VfB Stuttgart in the 2025/26 season, scoring 5 of 5.
Who has made the most starts for VfB Stuttgart this season?
A. Stiller leads with 11 starts for VfB Stuttgart across all competitions this season.
What formation does VfB Stuttgart use most often?
VfB Stuttgart have used a 4-2-3-1 in 5 of their 11 matches this season.
Which VfB Stuttgart goalkeeper has started the most this season?
Fabian Bredlow has made the most starts as goalkeeper for VfB Stuttgart this season, starting 7 matches.
Which VfB Stuttgart defender has started the most this season?
Jeff Chabot has made the most starts as defender for VfB Stuttgart this season, starting 10 matches.
Which VfB Stuttgart midfielder has started the most this season?
Angelo Stiller has made the most starts as midfielder for VfB Stuttgart this season, starting 11 matches.
Which VfB Stuttgart forward has started the most this season?
Deniz Undav has made the most starts as forward for VfB Stuttgart this season, starting 9 matches.
Squad · 34 players

Goalkeepers

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VfB Stuttgart past seasons

SeasonLeaguePosPts
2024-25Bundesliga9th50
2023-24Bundesliga2nd73
2022-23Bundesliga16th33
2021-22Bundesliga15th33
2020-21Bundesliga9th45
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