Bayern Munich vs Vfb Stuttgart prediction, lineups, odds and betting tips. Get expert analysis, bet builder picks and match previews for Friday's clash.
Bayern Munich vs Vfb Stuttgart Match Summary
Competition | Bundesliga |
|---|---|
Match Date | Friday 28 August 2026 |
Match Time | 19:30 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Munich, Allianz Arena |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | BBCi (UK) |
The Bundesliga season opener pits Bayern Munich against VfB Stuttgart at the Allianz Arena on 28 August 2026, and this Bundesliga curtain-raiser has heavyweight written all over it.
The reigning champions arrive fresh from lifting the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup, seeing off Borussia Dortmund 2-1, and they are heavy favourites to go back-to-back this term.
Stuttgart finished fourth last season with 62 points to book their Champions League place, and Sebastian Hoeneß's side warmed up by hammering Hansa Rostock 4-0 in the DFB-Pokal.
Bayern have won all six of the sides' most recent meetings, so Stuttgart know exactly how tall the order is when they roll into Munich.
Bayern Munich vs Vfb Stuttgart Form
Bayern are undefeated in their last 15 Bundesliga matches and rattled off a record-breaking 122 goals to win the title last term. There have been over 2.5 goals in 33 of their last 35 league games, and Harry Kane leads a frightening front line off the back of Supercup goals from Nathaniel Brown and Michael Olise.
Stuttgart travel to Munich in strong scoring nick, with over 2.5 goals landing in five of their last six league games and at least two goals scored in five of those six. They were the division's second-highest scorers last season with 71 goals, and opened up with a 4-0 DFB-Pokal thumping of Hansa Rostock.
Bayern Munich vs Vfb Stuttgart Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Bayern Munich: Jamal Musiala (Injured/out), Serge Gnabry (Injured/out)
Vfb Stuttgart: Dzenan Pejcinovic will start, but Dan-Axel Zagadou (Injured/out), Dennis Seimen (Injured/out), Luca Jaquez (Injured/out), Lorenz Assignon (Injured/out), Leo Sauer (Injured/out), Nikolas Nartey (Injured/out), Chris Führich (Injured/doubtful), Jeremy Arévalo (Injured/out)
Bayern Munich
Jamal Musiala and Serge Gnabry are both sidelined, but Lennart Karl is available for the hosts. Alphonso Davies could get the nod at left-back ahead of Josip Stanisic, while Nathaniel Brown is in line for a league debut after starting against Borussia Dortmund in an attacking midfield role.
Vfb Stuttgart
Stuttgart have a lengthy list of absentees, with Luca Jaquez, Leo Sauer and Jeremy Arévalo among those set to miss the season opener. Dennis Seimen is out until October with a thigh injury, while Dzenan Pejcinovic slots straight into the starting XI at the Allianz Arena.
Bayern Munich vs Vfb Stuttgart Predicted Lineup
Bayern Munich
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Neuer; Stanisic, Kim Min-Jae, Tah, Laimer; Kimmich, Pavlovic; Díaz, Brown, Olise; Kane
Vfb Stuttgart
Formation: 4-3-3
Predicted Starting Lineup: Bredlow; Mittelstädt, Jeltsch, Chabot, Vagnoman; Prömel, Stiller, Undav; Tomás, Pejcinovic, El Khannouss
Bayern Munich vs Vfb Stuttgart Key Stats & Match Facts
Bayern have won 13 of their last 16 home matches against Stuttgart in all competitions.
Bayern have scored at least two goals in their last eight home matches against Stuttgart in all competitions.
There have been over 2.5 goals in Bayern's last 17 matches against Stuttgart in all competitions.
Bayern have scored at least two goals in 35 of their last 38 Bundesliga matches.
Bayern beat Stuttgart 3-0 in the DFB-Pokal final on 23 May 2026, and Stuttgart have lost six straight competitive meetings with the champions.
Bayern Munich vs Vfb Stuttgart Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: This is a clear mismatch on paper. Bayern are red-hot favourites at 1/4 (Ladbrokes), they have won all six recent meetings, and the numbers point to another home win with goals at both ends. Our prediction is a comfortable 3-1 Bayern victory. Look for the champions to make the most of a shot-shy Stuttgart back line and turn the screw at the Allianz Arena.
Best Bets
Sacha Boey to record Over 1.5 tackles in the Player Tackles market. Boey rates as a strong runner in the tackling market, with an implied probability of around 58% to log at least two challenges against a bookmaker read of roughly 35%. Facing a Stuttgart side happy to attack, the full-back should be busy defensively and there is genuine value here.
Over 4.5 goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. The projected total for this fixture sits above five goals, and that chimes with a head-to-head that has produced over 2.5 goals in Bayern's last 17 meetings with Stuttgart. With Bayern rampant at home and Stuttgart chasing the game, the goals should flow.
Bayern Munich vs Vfb Stuttgart Bet Builder
Our four-leg bet builder leans on Bayern's firepower: Harry Kane anytime goalscorer, Kane over 3.5 shots, over 2.5 total home goals and Michael Olise over 1.5 shots on target.
Kane has scored in five of his last six appearances against Stuttgart in the Bundesliga, so backing the England man to find the net again looks a sensible starting point.
Kane has also attempted four or more shots in five of his last six outings against Stuttgart in the Bundesliga, making the over 3.5 shots leg a natural fit alongside his goal threat.
Bayern have hit over 2.5 total home goals in each of their last four meetings with Stuttgart, and with the champions expected to dominate, that home scoring trend should continue.
Olise has recorded two or more shots on target in each of his last three appearances against Stuttgart in the Bundesliga, so over 1.5 shots on target for the winger rounds off the build nicely.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 12/5 and is as short as 15/8 elsewhere. That's a difference in potential winnings of £5 from best to worst price.
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Bayern Munich vs Vfb Stuttgart Talking Points
These two met four times across all competitions last season, and Bayern came out on top in each of the six most recent clashes overall, so history is stacked firmly in the hosts' favour. Konrad Laimer has stressed the champions' desire to keep the winning momentum rolling after the Supercup, while Sebastian Hoeneß has admitted his squad is operating close to its limits. With a threadbare Stuttgart backline missing several bodies and Bayern flying at the Allianz Arena, the visitors face a serious examination on opening night.
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The match between Bayern Munich and Vfb Stuttgart will take place at Allianz Arena, Munich.
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