Bayern Munich vs Stuttgart: Match preview, team news and prediction, time and where to watch

Bayern Munich take on Stuttgart in the Bundesliga this weekend | Imago

Bayern Munich vs Stuttgart: Match preview, team news and prediction, time and where to watch

Ayoola Kelechi 10:20 - 16.12.2023

It will be second versus third in the Bundesliga as Bayern Munich host Stuttgart this weekend

Bayern Munich will get the chance to keep pace with Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen when they host third-place Stuttgart at the Allianz Arena on December 17, 2023.

Both sides have been impressive in the Bundesliga this campaign, and their first meeting of the season is certain to see sparks fly between the two top sides.

Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane and Stuttgart’s Serhou Guirassy will also be taking their battle for the Bundesliga’s top scorer award to a personal level as they try to outdo each other on the night.

Bayern Munich vs Stuttgart: Recent Form and Lineups

Bayern Munich has been fairly impressive this season, coming off a 1-0 victory against Manchester United in their previous game.

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VfB Stuttgart, meanwhile, has been punching above their weight, securing a 1-1 draw against league-leaders Bayer Leverkusen last week. Both teams will be looking to capitalise on their recent form to secure a win in this matchup.

Key Players and Tactics

Despite the plethora of stars on both teams, the match between Bayern Munich and Stuttgart is likely to come down to a straight duel between two of the hottest strikers in Europe at the moment.

Harry Kane in action for Bayern against Copenhagen in the Champions League | Imago
Harry Kane in action for Bayern against Copenhagen in the Champions League | Imago

Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane has been arguably the best player for the Bavarians this campaign, scoring 18 Bundesliga goals to top the scorers’ chart for the 2023/24 season so far.

Stuttgart striker Serhou Guirassy | Imago
Stuttgart striker Serhou Guirassy | Imago

Stuttgart also have a star of their own, with Guinean forward Serhou Guirassy scoring 16 goals in the league, only two behind Kane’s tally.

Head-to-Head Record

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Historically, Bayern Munich has dominated this fixture, winning 36 out of the last 51 matches against Stuttgart. In total, they have won 68 out of 108 Bundesliga matches against Stuttgart, which is their highest victory count against a single opponent in the league.

However, it's notable that Stuttgart has remained unbeaten in their last two away matches against Bayern in the Bundesliga.

Player Injuries and Suspensions

There are injury concerns for Bayern, including Noussair Mazraoui, who is out with a torn muscle in his left calf, while Matthijs De Ligt has returned to the team with an injury but might still feature in the game.

Bayern Munich's Matthijs De Ligt receiving treatment | Imago
Bayern Munich's Matthijs De Ligt receiving treatment | Imago

Stuttgart's lineup and injury details were not specified, but they will likely field their strongest available squad.

Match Prediction and Betting Tips

Considering the teams' current form and historical records, Bayern Munich is favoured to win, but Stuttgart's recent performance indicates they could present a formidable challenge.

Bayern Munich's Harry Kane is the Bundesliga's top scorer | Imago
Bayern Munich's Harry Kane is the Bundesliga's top scorer | Imago

Betting tips suggest a Bayern Munich win, with the game likely to have over 2.5 goals and Bayern to score first. A prediction of Bayern Munich winning with a scoreline of 2-1 has been suggested.

Time and Where to watch

The match time is 7:30 pm WAT and for Nigerian viewers, it's best to check local sports channels and Cable TV for live coverage.

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