FC Bayern München vs VfB Stuttgart Prediction: Team News, Lineups & Betting Tips

Prediction

Bayern are a very short home favourite for Stuttgart's visit to the Allianz Arena, and the recent goal numbers explain why. Bayern scored 17 times across their last five Bundesliga games, while Stuttgart found the net in every match of their own five-game run. My prediction is a Bayern win, but Stuttgart look capable of contributing to the scoreline. Here's where the strongest angles sit.

At Allianz Arena, I keep coming back to Bayern's attacking output. Their final five Bundesliga matches produced four wins, one draw and 17 goals, including five against Köln and four each against Mainz and Stuttgart. That is a formidable recent baseline for a home result pick. The latest meeting between these teams, also in Munich, ended 4-2 to Bayern, which fits the general expectation of goals rather than a cautious contest.

Stuttgart deserve more than a token mention, though. They scored 11 goals in their last five matches and were beaten only once across that sequence. A 3-1 win over Leverkusen and 3-3 draw at Hoffenheim show the upside in their attacking results, even if the defensive side was less convincing. They also conceded 11 across those five games, and that balance is why I prefer Bayern to win with both teams scoring over a simple shutout angle.

The 1X2 prices make Bayern the clear market choice, so there is no need to overcomplicate the main call. For me, the more interesting supporting case is that Bayern's scoring level meets a Stuttgart side that has consistently found a goal but regularly allowed chances at the other end. Bayern to win is the official lean, with 3-1 the plausible scoreline rather than a certainty.

FC Bayern München should have enough attacking edge to beat VfB Stuttgart in a high-scoring home opener.

FC Bayern München

3 : 1

VfB Stuttgart

FC Bayern München to win

1.33

Both teams to score: Yes

1.50

Over 2.5 Goals

1.24