Supercup preview: VfB Stuttgart in top form against Bayer Leverkusen

Supercup preview: VfB Stuttgart in top form against Bayer Leverkusen

The upcoming football season promises a lot of tension, especially for VfB Stuttgart, which presents itself in the most splendid form. In the last test game in front of the Supercup, the team of coach Sebastian Hoeneß was able to demonstrate their skills last weekend in a convincing 4-0 victory against Athletic Bilbao.

The strong appearance of VfB Stuttgart

The encounter took place a day after the signing of international Deniz Undav, who switched to the Swabians for a transfer fee of up to 30 million euros and is now under contract by 2027. VfB was playful in the first half, with goals through Silas (11th and 49th minute) and Ermedin Demirovic (14th minute). Nick Woltemade set the final point in the 79th minute. Undav was substituted in the 84th minute and was able to collect the first minute of play for his new club.

Bayer 04 Leverkusen in the form low

In contrast, Bayer 04 Leverkusen, the double winner, is in a difficult location at the opening of the season. In the dress rehearsal for the Supercup, the team of coach Xabi Alonso had to be satisfied with a 1-1 against Real Betis Sevilla. In the last games, Leverkusen has not shown the master of the master, which may reflect on the challenges of the new season. Jeanuel Belocian in the 78th minute contributed to the matching goal. Previously, the team had suffered a clear 1: 4 defeat against Arsenal.

the look ahead

Both teams will meet at the Supercup next Saturday, which for Leverkusen is an opportunity to assert themselves against the strong VfB Stuttgart and find their own form. Just a week later, the runner-up Stuttgart starts the new Bundesliga season at SC Freiburg, while Leverkusen will compete against Borussia Mönchengladbach. The sign could hardly be more different.

Important data of the 2024/25 season

• DFL Supercup: 17.08.2024
• DFB Cup 1. Round: 16.-19.08. & 27.-28.08.2024
• Bundesliga, matchday 1: 23-25.08.2024
• Bundesliga, 34th matchday: May 17th, 2025
• 2. Bundesliga, matchday 1: 02.-04.08.2024
• 2. Bundesliga, matchday 34: 18.05.2025
• DFB Cup final: 24.05.2025

FAZIT

The developments in the test games could be pioneering for the course of the coming season. Stuttgart is optimistic and well prepared, while Leverkusen still has to master the challenges of the preparation phase. Football fans can look forward to an exciting duel in the Supercup, which could not only pretend the title, but also the direction for the Bundesliga season 2024/25.