The Allianz Arena hosts a heavyweight Bundesliga reunion as Bayern Munich vs VfB Stuttgart kicks off Matchweek 2 of the new season. Vincent Kompany’s reigning champions, fresh off a record-breaking 122-goal campaign, welcome a Stuttgart side that pushed them all the way in last season’s DFB Pokal final. Old rivals, fresh stakes — this one has early-season intrigue written all over it.
Bayern Munich vs VfB Stuttgart: Match Snapshot
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Competition | Bundesliga, Matchweek 2 |
| Date | Friday, 28 August 2026 |
| Kick-off | 8:30 PM CEST (6:30 PM GMT) |
| Venue | Allianz Arena, Munich |
| Bayern Form | Reigning champions, record 122 goals last season |
| Stuttgart Form | Champions League qualifiers, DFB Pokal finalists |
| Head-to-Head | Bayern lead 29 wins to Stuttgart’s 2 |
Preview & Prediction
Bayern enter this clash as overwhelming favourites, having steamrolled the league last season and secured the title with four games to spare. Stuttgart, however, are no pushovers — they qualified for the Champions League and gave Bayern a genuine fight in the DFB Pokal final. With Bayern missing Lennart Karl and Serge Gnabry through injury, there’s a slight dent in their attacking depth, but their squad quality still points to a home win. Expect goals at both ends — a 3-1 or 4-2 scoreline in Bayern’s favour looks likely.
Likely Lineups
Bayern Munich: Kompany is expected to field a strong attacking unit built around Harry Kane, with the midfield trio marshalling tempo and control, though the absence of Karl and Gnabry limits squad rotation on the wings.
VfB Stuttgart: Deniz Undav and Ermedin Demirović are set to lead the line, with a settled defensive unit aiming to frustrate Bayern’s attack and hit on the counter.
How to Watch
Official matchday details, team news, and lineups are available via Bayern Munich’s official site and the Bundesliga official match centre.
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