Bayern Munich hosts VfB Stuttgart in a high-stakes Bundesliga clash on October 21, 2024. Bayern sits on top of the Bundesliga table wile Stuttgart is 8th.

Head-to-Head Record

Bayern Munich holds the historical edge in this rivalry, dominating most of their meetings in the last 7 years.

Bayern Munich wins: 7

Stuttgart wins: 2

Draws: 2

 

Last 5 Matches Between Bayern and Stuttgart

• Dec 18, 2023: Stuttgart 3-1 Bayern Munich
• Mar 4, 2023: Bayern Munich 3-0 Stuttgart
• Sep 10, 2022: Stuttgart 1-2 Bayern Munich
• May 8, 2022: Bayern Munich 2-2 Stuttgart
• Mar 5, 2021: Bayern Munich 2-2 Stuttgart

 

Form Guide

Bayern Munich’s Recent Form

• Bundesliga: W-W-W-W-D-D
• All Competitions: W-W-W-D-L-D

Despite a loss in Europe, Bayern remains one of the top Bundesliga sides this season.

Stuttgart’s Recent Form

• Bundesliga: L-D-W-W-D-D
• All Competitions: W-L-W-D-D-D

Stuttgart has gained momentum with only one loss in their last 6 Bundesliga matches.

 

Key Players to Watch

Bayern Munich

• Harry Kane: Top scorer with 5 goals and 5 assists so far.
• Joshua Kimmich: Dictates the tempo from midfield and offers defensive stability.

Stuttgart

• Ermedin Demirovic: Stuttgart’s top scorer with 5 goals.
• Maximilian Mittelstadt: Leads Stuttgart’s creativity with 3 assists this season.

 

Possible Lineups

Bayern Munich (4-2-3-1)

Neuer; Kimmich, Dier, Kim, Davies; Pavlovic, Palhinha; Gnabry, Muller, Olise; Kane

Stuttgart (4-2-3-1)

Nubel; Stenzel, Rouault, Chabot, Mittelstadt; Karazor, Stiller; Millot, Woltemade, Leweling; Demirovic

 

 

5 Betting Tips for Bayern Munich vs Stuttgart

1. Over 2.5 Goals: The average goals per match between these two teams is 3.6.
2. Both Teams to Score: Stuttgart has scored in their last 16 matches, and Bayern rarely fails to find the net.
3. Harry Kane to Score Anytime: Kane is in great form and thrives in high-profile matches.
4. First Half Goals – Bayern: 50% of Bayern’s goals come between minutes 31-45.
5. Draw at Halftime: Stuttgart tends to be strong early, winning 52% of first halves.

Important Facts and Stats

• Bayern Munich has not lost at home in their last 10 matches.
• Stuttgart has not lost in their last 5 Bundesliga games.
• The last away win for Stuttgart against Bayern came in 2018.
• Bayern Munich’s Home Goal Average: 2.79 goals per game.
• Stuttgart’s Away Goal Average: 2.24 goals per game.
• Bayern wins 1st half in 50% of their matches, Stuttgart in 52%.

 

 

SWOT Analysis: Bayern Munich vs Stuttgart

Bayern Munich

Strengths

1. Dominant Home Record: Bayern Munich has not lost in their last 10 home matches. They’ve won 22 out of the last 32 home encounters against Stuttgart.
2. Strong Attack: Averaging 2.79 goals per home match, with Harry Kane contributing 5 goals and 5 assists this season.
3. Experience vs Stuttgart: Bayern has won 46 out of 67 matches against Stuttgart, demonstrating historical dominance.
4. Halftime Control: Wins 50% of their matches at halftime and scores 25% of their goals between 31-45 minutes, showing strong control in the first half.
5. Clinical with a Lead: When leading 1-0 at home, Bayern wins 100% of their matches, showing excellent game management.

Weaknesses

1. Vulnerable when Trailing: When down 0-1 at home, Bayern has only managed to win 20% of the time.
2. Inconsistent Form: Bayern hasn’t won their last Bundesliga match, suggesting a recent dip in momentum.
3. Defensive Fragility in Recent Matches: They conceded 3 goals in their last meeting against Stuttgart, revealing potential defensive vulnerabilities.
4. Reliance on Key Players: Heavy dependence on Harry Kane for both goals and assists, which may create issues if he’s unavailable or well-marked.

Opportunities

1. Exploit Stuttgart’s Defense: Stuttgart has conceded in their last 9 consecutive matches. Bayern can capitalize on these defensive lapses.
2. Capitalize on Home Advantage: Stuttgart hasn’t won at the Allianz Arena since 2018, making this a favorable match to regain form.
3. First-Half Dominance: With Stuttgart conceding late in matches, Bayern can aim to secure an early lead and avoid late pressure.
4. Bounce Back from Last Loss: Having lost their previous encounter to Stuttgart, this game offers a chance to reassert dominance.

Threats

1. Stuttgart’s Current Form: Stuttgart is unbeaten in their last 5 games, suggesting strong form and confidence.
2. Demirovic’s Scoring Threat: With 5 goals, Demirovic matches Kane’s tally and can cause problems for Bayern’s defense.
3. Inconsistent Performance Against Stuttgart: Bayern has only won 2 of their last 5 encounters with Stuttgart, with 2 draws and 1 loss, showing recent difficulty in these matches.

 

VfB Stuttgart

Strengths

1. Good Recent Form: Stuttgart is on a 5-match unbeaten streak, giving them momentum ahead of the Bayern clash.
2. Late-Game Scoring Power: They score 33% of their goals between 76-90 minutes, showing they can finish games strong.
3. Improved Head-to-Head Performance: Stuttgart won their last encounter against Bayern 3-1, proving they can compete with top teams.
4. Efficient with a Lead: When leading 1-0 away, Stuttgart wins 80% of the time, demonstrating solid game management on the road.
5. Goal-Scoring Consistency: Stuttgart has scored in 16 consecutive matches, making them a constant attacking threat.

Weaknesses

1. Inconsistent Defense: They’ve conceded in 9 consecutive games, indicating defensive vulnerabilities.
2. Struggles at Allianz Arena: Stuttgart has not won at Bayern since 2018, and they’ve failed to score in 1 of their 3 away matches this season.
3. Lower Table Position: They are currently 8th with 9 points, significantly lower compared to their performance last season when they were 2nd at the same stage.
4. Limited Success vs Bayern: Stuttgart has only 1 win in their last 5 Bundesliga games against Bayern, showing difficulty in these encounters.

Opportunities

1. Exploit Bayern’s Defensive Weaknesses: With Bayern having conceded 3 goals in their last meeting, Stuttgart can take advantage of gaps in Bayern’s defense.
2. Capitalize on Recent Success: Stuttgart’s win in the last encounter (3-1) gives them confidence going into this match.
3. Target Bayern When Trailing: Bayern struggles to recover from a 0-1 deficit, which Stuttgart can exploit if they score first.
4. Late Push for Goals: Stuttgart’s habit of scoring late can help them steal points even if they trail in the first half.

Threats

1. Bayern’s Strong Home Record: Stuttgart has only won 5 of the last 32 matches at Bayern’s home ground.
2. Harry Kane’s Form: With 5 goals and 5 assists, Kane is a major threat who could dismantle Stuttgart’s fragile defense.
3. Defensive Concerns: Bayern averages 2.79 goals per home match, putting Stuttgart’s struggling defense under severe pressure.
4. Historical Disadvantage: Bayern has dominated the overall head-to-head, winning 46 of 67 meetings.

 

Prediction

Despite Stuttgart’s recent form, Bayern Munich’s unbeaten run at home and their depth in attack give them the edge in this match. Expect Stuttgart to put up a fight, but Bayern’s experience and quality will likely prevail. Harry Kane’s presence could be decisive, both in scoring and playmaking.

 

Final Score Prediction: Bayern Munich 3-1 Stuttgart