Bayern München vs VfB Stuttgart prediction & match analysis — Friday, 28 August 2026

What each side has riding on it

Bayern München

To begin their title defense positively at home and build early momentum in the league.

Opening match of the Bundesliga season, opportunity to start strong and assert dominance.

Title defense startHIGH

VfB Stuttgart

To prove their worth against a top team and build on their DFB-Pokal success.

First Bundesliga match of the season, a chance to make a statement against the reigning champions.

Early season statementHIGH

Goal expectation

HIGH

Partly cloudy with an 80% chance of precipitation, which could affect ball control and pace.

01+ 2+3+

Bayern München 5%95%80%60%

VfB Stuttgart 20%80%45%15%

Estimated chance that each side scores that many goals. Anything at 35% or above is highlighted.

Match analysis

Bayern's strong pre-season form and Supercup win give them significant momentum entering the Bundesliga.
The absence of Jamal Musiala is a notable blow for Bayern's creativity, but they have depth to cover.
Stuttgart's recent DFB-Pokal triumph and Pejcinovic's hat-trick highlight their attacking threat.
VfB Stuttgart faces multiple injury concerns, particularly in midfield and defense with Nartey out.
Despite a strong attack, Stuttgart's defensive vulnerabilities may be exposed by Bayern's potent offense.

Sources

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