Bayern Munich v Stuttgart – Preview, Predictions, and Best Bets

Bayern Munich face Stuttgart in the Bundesliga on Saturday. Die Roten are winless in three matches despite registering 59 shots in those fixtures. Stuttgart have won just three of ten matches this season and have conceded 30 goals in their last 11 clashes against Bayern.

Bayern Form

Bayern started the season solidly before an impressive run of results under new coach Vincent Kompany. A 6-1 win at newly promoted Holstein Kiel saw Harry Kane score a hat-trick. A 9-2 demolition of Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League featured four goals from Kane. A 5-0 win at Werder Bremen followed, as Bayern’s goals came with ease.

However, Bayern are winless in their last three matches. Despite 69% possession and outshooting Bayer Leverkusen 18-3, they could only manage a 1-1 draw against the defending Bundesliga champions. A 1-0 loss at Aston Villa followed, with Bayern outshooting their opponents 17-5. Before the international break, a 93rd-minute goal conceded cost them two points in a 3-3 draw at Eintracht Frankfurt, despite having 24 shots.

Bayern Team News

Dayot Upamecano has resumed training after an injury, but his participation is still doubtful. Jamal Musiala is dealing with a hip strain and is rated 50-50 to return for this match.

Right-backs Josip Stanisic and Sacha Boey are ruled out due to injuries. Center-back Hiroko Ito is nearing a return after his €30m move from Stuttgart to Bayern in the summer.

Bayern Motivation

Nothing less than a win will be acceptable here. After three winless matches, Bayern need to secure all three points.

Kompany’s side has been possession-heavy and dominant and will aim to take control from kickoff until full-time.

Stuttgart Form

VfB Stuttgart were outstanding last season, finishing second after losing just once in their final 16 Bundesliga matches. This season has been more challenging, with just three wins in 10 matches across all competitions. Their first five matches of the season saw 23 goals, as they were very dangerous going forward but vulnerable at the back.

A 3-1 loss to Real Madrid in the Champions League was followed by a 5-1 home thrashing of Borussia Dortmund, with Stuttgart registering 3.39 xG compared to just 0.66 for Dortmund. However, three successive draws have highlighted their inconsistency. A 2-2 draw at Wolfsburg, thanks to a 97th-minute goal, was followed by a 1-1 home draw against Sparta Prague. Stuttgart needed a 99th-minute goal to rescue a 1-1 draw at home against Hoffenheim last time out.

Stuttgart Team News

Young winger Justin Diehl is unavailable for this match, but Ameen Al-Dakhil is nearing a return to defense after his move from Burnley. Fellow center-back Dan-Axel Zagadou is ruled out.

Nikolas Nartey should be fit, and Leonidas Stergiou may make his first appearance of the season. Ermedin Demirović is pushing for a start after scoring an equalizer against Hoffenheim from the bench. He has already netted five Bundesliga goals this season.

Stuttgart Motivation

After beating Bayern 3-1 in May, there will be some belief within Stuttgart that they can take at least a point from the Allianz Arena.

This fixture typically produces lots of goals, and Stuttgart’s six league matches this season have produced 26 goals. An open and exciting match is expected.

Key Stats

Bayern’s Harry Kane is goalless in his last 3 matches (after scoring 8 goals in the 3 matches prior)

Bayern Munich have won 6 of their 9 matches this season, scoring 32 goals

Bayern are winless in their last 3 matches (DLD)

Stuttgart have won just 3 of their 10 matches this season (all competitions)

Stuttgart have seen 44 goals in their last 11 matches against Bayern (scoring 14, conceding 30)

Verdict

An exciting match is likely with 3+ goals on the cards. The hosts should have too much quality and are due a big performance, with Harry Kane also expected to return to the scoresheet.

Best Bet: Over 3.5 goals at 1.76

Alternate Bet: Bayern Munich win and both teams to score at 2.35

Alternate Build-a-Bet: Bayern win + Kane to score anytime + Bayern to score 2-4 goals at 2.75

Goalscorer Tip: Harry Kane to score 2 or more goals at 3.60