Bayern Munich vs VfB Stuttgart: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Published at :December 15, 2023 at 1:28 PM

Modified at :January 14, 2024 at 12:22 AM

Bundesliga 2023-24 Matchday 15 is set to be underway

Starting with the hosts, laying down another Champions League marker earlier in the week as they secured a 1-0 victory away at English giants Manchester United, Bayern Munich find themselves tipped as a genuine European contender in the New Year. Bayern Munich are set to face off against VfB Stuttgart in what is a massive Bundesliga match. The Bavarians were trashed last weekend by Eintracht Frankfurt. Clearly, this will not be a cakewalk for the Bavarians, who desperately need to put together a string of good performances to really get fans back on board.

As for the visitors, while Stuttgart might have found themselves at the heart of a Bundesliga relegation scrap last season, the Reds have quickly transformed into one of Europe’s surprise packages. Mustering 31 points from their first 14 top-flight appearances and riding a remarkable wave of momentum. They will like to carry this same form in the away fixture as well.

Kick-Off:

Sunday, 17th Dec, 2023, 06:30 PM (GMT), 01:30 PM (EST)

Monday, 18-12-2023, 12:00 AM (IST)

Location: Allianz Arena

Form

Bayern Munich Form (All Competitions): W-L-D-W-W

VfB Stuttgart Form (All Competitions): D-W-W-W-W

Players to Watch Out

Harry Kane (Bayern Munich)

Kane is as close to the perfect centre-forward as there is. He has no obvious weaknesses, scores goals of all types, is brilliant at holding the ball up, works tirelessly, creates for others, makes significant and crucial defensive contributions, and is a leader both on and off the pitch. Kane’s finishing, first and foremost, is what sets him apart. He has near-perfect technique when striking a ball and exceptional aerial ability.

Serhou Guirassy (VfB Stuttgart)

Guirassy is a rangy opportunist, who despite his impressive physicality has developed into a bona fide penalty box predator, converting his goals with unerring efficiency. His ability to create goals out of nothing emphasises his genius. He will be a big threat for the home side.

Match Facts

The most common result of matches between Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart is 2-0. 10 matches have ended with this result.
VfB Stuttgart’s last away win against Bayern Munich was in 2018.
Bayern Munich haven’t lost in any of their last 9 home matches.

Injury and Team News

Dealing with a long-term knee injury and not expected to feature for the remainder of the season, Bayern Munich will once again be without the services of Dutch defender Matthijs de Ligt. Likewise, missing out away at Manchester United earlier in the week, Tuchel’s side are once again sweating over the fitness of Serge Gnabry.

Stuttgart will be without the likes of Nikolas Nartey, Roberto Massimo, Hiroki Ito and Lilian Egloff on Sunday evening. Likewise, sustaining a facial injury last month, 18-year-old Luca Raimund is not expected to feature here.

Head-to-Head

Matches: 43

Bayern Munich: 31

Stuttgart: 6

Draws: 6

Predicted Lineup for Bayern Munich vs VfB Stuttgart

Bayern Munich Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Neuer; Kim, Upamecano, Davies, Mazraoui; Kimmich, Goretzka; Musiala, Coman, Sane; Kane

VfB Stuttgart Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Nubel(GK); Zagadou, Anton, Vagnoman, Mittelstadt; Stiller, Karazor; Undav, Fuhrich, Millot; Guirassy

Match Prediction for Bayern Munich vs VfB Stuttgart

With two sides scrapping it out at the top of the Bundesliga table, neutrals could be treated to a thrilling affair on Sunday evening. In a contest that famously produces an abundance of chances at both ends of the pitch, chances should come thick and fast at the Allianz this weekend. But the away side will be settling for a draw against the German giants.

Prediction: Bayern Munich 1-1 VfB Stuttgart

Telecast

India: Sony Sports Network, SonyLIV

UK: Sky Sports

USA: ESPN

Nigeria: SportyTV

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