FC Bayern München vs. VfB Stuttgart

Bayern Munich enter the 2026/27 Bundesliga opener as heavy favorites at the Allianz Arena, bolstered by their status as defending champions, a strong pre-season including a Supercup win over Borussia Dortmund, and a deep attacking unit featuring Harry Kane, Luis Díaz, and Michael Olise. The home side’s consistent dominance is reflected in 13 Bundesliga titles in the last 14 seasons and a long scoring streak across competitive matches. VfB Stuttgart face significant injury challenges, with key players including Nikolas Nartey, Chris Führich, Dan-Axel Zagadou, Lorenz Assignon, and goalkeeper Dennis Seimen sidelined, limiting their ability to challenge despite recent squad additions. Historical results reinforce the gap, as Bayern have won the last several head-to-head encounters, including a 3-0 DFB-Pokal final victory in May 2026. Jamal Musiala’s absence due to ongoing health management a