The Bundesliga is back in action with another round of matches this weekend as VfB Stuttgart take on Vincent Kompany's Bayern Munich side in a crucial encounter at the Allianz Arena on Saturday. Both teams have good players in their ranks and will want to win this game.
Bayern Munich vs VfB Stuttgart Preview
VfB Stuttgart are in eighth place in the Bundesliga standings and have not been at their best this season. The away side played out a 1-1 draw against Ulm last week and will need to take it up a notch in this fixture.
Bayern Munich, on the other hand, are at the top of the league table and have been impressive this season. The Bavarian giants were held to a 3-3 draw by Eintracht Frankfurt in their previous game and have a point to prove this weekend.
Bayern Munich vs VfB Stuttgart Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Bayern Munich have a good recent record against VfB Stuttgart and have won 37 out of the last 53 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to VfB Stuttgart's 10 victories.
- Bayern Munich have won 69 out of the 110 matches against VfB Stuttgart in the Bundesliga - the highest number of victories achieved by one team against another in the history of the competition.
- Bayern Munich have picked up 14 points from their first six matches in the Bundesliga this season and are winless in their last three matches in all competitions.
- VfB Stuttgart have won only two of their first six games in the Bundesliga this season - they had achieved five victories at the same stage of the competition last season.
Bayern Munich vs VfB Stuttgart Prediction
Bayern Munich have been impressive under Vincent Kompany but are in the midst of a slump. The likes of Harry Kane and Serge Gnabry can be lethal on their day and will look to exert their influence this weekend.
VfB Stuttgart are yet to hit their stride this season and have a point to prove in this fixture. Bayern Munich are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Bayern Munich 3-1 VfB Stuttgart
Bayern Munich vs VfB Stuttgart Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Bayern Munich to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Bayern Munich to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Harry Kane to score - Yes