Bayern München vs Fri 28 Aug18:30 Scheduled
VfB Stuttgart — Bundesliga: stats, lineups & analysis
Match preview
Bayern München host Stuttgart to open Bundesliga season at Allianz Arena
Bayern München begin the Bundesliga season at the Allianz Arena against VfB Stuttgart on Friday, with Vincent Kompany's side arriving on the back of five straight wins that included victories over Borussia Dortmund, 1. FC Heidenheim, RB Leipzig, Aston Villa and Jeju United FC. Sebastian Hoeness brings a Stuttgart side with a more mixed recent run, having won three, drawn one and lost one of their last five outings, including an 8-1 win over Kickers Offenbach and a 2-2 draw with Paris FC.
AI-assisted match preview written from official match data.
The two clubs have met five times recently, with Bayern winning three of those meetings, including a 5-0 away win on 6 December 2025 and a 4-2 home win on 19 April 2026. Stuttgart's two wins in that span came on the road, by scores of 2-1 and 3-1. Friday's fixture opens matchday one of the 2026-27 Bundesliga campaign for both sides.
Bayern's unbeaten run of five consecutive victories stands in contrast to Stuttgart's WLWDW sequence, giving the opening weekend a clear form differential heading into kick-off at 18:30 UTC.
Bayern München go into the match on a five-game winning streak, while Stuttgart's last five have produced three wins, a draw and a defeat.
The head-to-head log shows Bayern have taken three of the last five meetings between these sides, with two of those wins arriving by three-goal margins.
Bayern München meet VfB Stuttgart in the Bundesliga (Regular Season - 1). Kick-off is Friday, 28 August 2026, 18:30 UTC at Allianz Arena. Referee: Sören Storks.
Team pages: Bayern München · VfB Stuttgart · Bundesliga
Pre-match read
Over 2.5 Goals. League base rate: 64% over 2.5 goals
Over 1.5 Goals. League base rate: 84% over 1.5 goals
Over 3.5 Goals. League base rate: 44% over 3.5 goals
Both Teams to Score. League base rate: 64% both teams score On the other hand: The hosts clearly outclass the visitors — The home side is rated 317 Elo points above the visitors — big home favourites this size see the t
Bayern München to Score. League base rate: 84% home sides score
Home rated 2290 vs 1972 — 0.90 expected score Bayern München in stronger form — 2.6 vs 1.2 ppg (n=5) Home has won 5 of the last 5 H2H meetings Bayern München winning 70% at home (last 10)
Model-generated pre-match read. Not betting advice.
About this match
On this page: kickoff time and matchday details for Bayern München vs VfB Stuttgart, the head-to-head record and recent form, stats-based pre-match analysis, confirmed lineups about an hour before kick-off — then the live score, goal clips and video highlights once this Bundesliga fixture kicks off.
- Live score updates and a goal-by-goal timeline once play begins.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Confirmed starting lineups, usually about an hour before kick-off.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
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Quick answers
›What time does Bayern München vs VfB Stuttgart kick off?
Kick-off is Friday, 28 August 2026, 18:30 UTC at Allianz Arena, a Bundesliga fixture (matchday 1).
›Where can I watch Bayern München vs VfB Stuttgart goal clips and highlights?
Goal clips and match highlights will be published on this page — each goal video is added shortly after it goes in, with highlights after full-time.
›What is the head-to-head record between Bayern München and VfB Stuttgart?
Bayern München and VfB Stuttgart have met 10 times — 8 wins for Bayern München, 1 win for VfB Stuttgart and 1 draw.