Stuttgart take control of their top-four race with win over Leverkusen
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VfB Stuttgart beat Bayer Leverkusen 3-1 to move into fourth place in the Bundesliga with one match left. Sebastian Hoeness' side are level on points with Hoffenheim but ahead on goal difference before facing Eintracht Frankfurt.
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Attributed to bundesliga.comWhilst Stuttgart have a season-defining two weeks ahead of them, three points against fellow top-four hopefuls Leverkusen on the penultimate matchday of the Bundesliga season has left Hoeneß 's side in prime position to successfully cross the first item off their to-do list for the remainder of the campaign.
The 3-1 victory over Die Werkself , courtesy of goals from Ermedin Demirović , Maximilian Mittelstädt and Deniz Undav , saw the Swabians haul themselves up to fourth place on 61 points - level with Hoffenheim , but with a superior goal difference of +22 to the Sinsheimers' +17 - ahead of their season's denouement away to Eintracht Frankfurt on 16 May.
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What happened
Stuttgart's 3-1 home win over Bayer Leverkusen has put them in a strong position at the decisive stage of the Bundesliga season. Goals from Ermedin Demirovic, Maximilian Mittelstadt and Deniz Undav lifted them to fourth on 61 points. They are tied with Hoffenheim but hold the advantage on goal difference, +22 to +17. Their final league match away to Eintracht Frankfurt will determine whether they finish the job and secure their objective.
Chance analysis
This matters because Stuttgart now control their own route in the top-four battle, reducing reliance on other results. The Leverkusen result also points to good attacking form and momentum at a critical point of the season, while goal difference adds an extra layer of value to their position.
The result materially strengthens Stuttgart's chances of achieving a top-four Bundesliga finish.
Upgrade Stuttgart's short-term outlook because a strong win has improved both table position and momentum ahead of the final match.