VfB Stuttgart – Bayern Munich
Our Stuttgart – Bayern betting tip is: Stuttgart win – 2.15 odds
- Stuttgart only lost once at home
- Bayern rest numerous regulars
- VfB have not lost once at home in the entire second half of the season
After this exciting international week, it’s back to league action next weekend. Two top German clubs meet on Saturday. VfB Stuttgart await the record champions from Munich in their home arena. The season is virtually over for both teams in the league. Dortmund’s win against PSG during the week has made it clear that Germany will have five Champions League places next season, one of which will go to Stuttgart.
And for Bayern, the championship has been history for weeks anyway, but the Champions League is still all to play for, which is why they are likely to conserve their strength in this match. Find out who has the edge in this duel in our Stuttgart – Bayern betting tip.
Stuttgart had to face reigning German champions Bayer Leverkusen on the last matchday. In a very mediocre first half, both teams had a few half-chances, but neither team was really compelling. However, this was to change abruptly after half-time. A double strike early in the second half gave the Swabians a 2:0 lead and caused serious problems for Leverkusen.
The 61st-minute equalizer then kept the tension high and once again the Werkself managed to level the game with the very last action in the 90th + 6th minute. Particularly bitter for Stuttgart: this goal should not have counted due to a foul. Before the game, VfB would certainly have been satisfied with this draw in Leverkusen, but in hindsight they will be annoyed.
Bayern faced Real Madrid in the Premier League during the week. In their own stadium, the game was exactly what was expected with these two names from minute one. A high-level game that was turned on its head a little in the 24th minute by the Madrid side’s first attacking move and the resulting 1-0 lead. Bayern then made a great effort and became increasingly active after the break.
An individual effort from Sane and a penalty allowed Munich to turn the game around within four minutes. For a long time, it looked as if the 2:1 would remain the final score, but a mistake in defense also earned Madrid a penalty and the 2:2 equalizer, which was also the final score, was well deserved over the course of the game
Stuttgart – Bayern Info
- Date & Time: 04.05.2024, 3:30 pm
- Location: MHPArena, Stuttgart
- Competition: Bundesliga, 32nd matchday
- TV broadcast/livestream: Sky
Stuttgart Form & Balance Check
Stuttgart’s season really is one for the club’s history books. After battling against relegation to the second division last year, they are now safely in the Champions League thanks to Dortmund’s win over PSG. They have won two and drawn two of their last five games, losing once to Bremen.
They are currently third in the table, and the results of their rivals have left them just two points off fourth place. Sebastian Hoeneß probably doesn’t really care what position they end up in
The best place to play is at home
The Swabians’ home record this year is particularly impressive. They have won eleven and drawn three of their 15 home games. They only suffered one defeat at home in the entire season. They lost 3-2 to TSG Hoffenheim on matchday 9, which also puts them in third place in the home table, although they have one fewer home game than the teams ahead of them.
Stuttgart facts & analysis
- Third place in the table
- Last game draw
- Lost only once at home
Bayern Form & Balance Check
Bayern have got back on track in recent weeks and are currently on a three-match winning streak. From their last five games, they have picked up exactly these three wins, but also two defeats. They are currently in second place in the table and are five points clear of their upcoming opponents from Stuttgart. The draw during the week against one of the best teams in the world underlines their current very good form
Right priorities
The championship has been lost for weeks, they have been knocked out of the DFB Cup and their goals of reaching the Champions League have already been achieved. All that remains is the current season in the top flight and the second leg in Madrid awaits them next Wednesday. It is therefore to be expected that Thomas Tuchel will rotate almost his entire starting eleven and send his B-Elf onto the pitch in order to avoid injuries and to protect the players
Bayern facts & analysis
- second place in the table
- Three wins in a row
- Draw against Real Madrid during the week
Sebastian will send his team out onto the pitch as usual in a 4-2-3-1 formation. However, he will be without Millot and Mittelstädt (both suspended). Ito will move to the left for Mittelstädt and Rouault will take his place in central defense. Leweling will replace Millot in the starting eleven this time. Otherwise, there will be hardly any changes compared to the game against Leverkusen.
In contrast to Stuttgart, who will start with a full squad, Thomas Tuchel will probably rotate his 4-2-3-1 to save strength. It is likely that only Neuer, Kimmich, Goretzka and Kane will play from the start, with the remaining positions being rotated as required
Stuttgart – Bayern head-to-head & stats
These two traditional teams have met 119 times in the past. Although the numbers clearly favor Bayern, this season has not been an ordinary one for Stuttgart. The record champions have won 78 of these duels, while VfB have only been able to celebrate a victory 19 times. The two teams have drawn a total of 22 times. Bayern clearly and deservedly won the first leg in Munich 3:0.
Direct comparison (H2H)
