VfB Stuttgart vs Bayern Munich Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Bundesliga 2025-26

Stuttgart to host the German Champions.

The MHP Arena in Stuttgart gears up to host the matchweek 13 fixture of the Bundesliga, where the home team, VfB Stuttgart, are set to lock horns against German champions Bayern Munich.

Stuttgart are placed sixth in the Bundesliga points table. They are coming after a 2-0 win over Bochum in the DFB-Pokal. They are led by German gaffer Sebastian Hoeneb, who has previously led teams like Bayern Munich reserves and TSG Hoffenheim.

Bayern Munich are at the summit of the Bundesliga table and are coming after a 3-2 win over Union Berlin in the DFB-Pokal. They have an eight-point lead at the top and would be eager to secure all three points in the next game to solidify their position.

Cold player. Cold night ❄️ pic.twitter.com/WPgVB8pUB4

— FC Bayern (@FCBayernEN) December 3, 2025

Kick-off:

• Location: Stuttgart, Germany
• Stadium: MHP Arena
• Date: Saturday, December 6
• Kick-off Time: 8:00 p.m. IST
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Players to Watch

Bilal El Khannous (Stuttgart)

The Moroccan midfielder has played for teams like Genk and Leicester City before being loaned to Stuttgart this season. The player who has won the Belgian Golden Shoe Best Young Player award twice will be keen to make the most of his time in Germany. In 10 games, he has scored two goals and given two assists so far.

Luis Diaz (Bayern)

The Colombian left winger has played for FC Porto and Liverpool before making a move to the Allianz Arena in 2025. Head coach Vincent Kompany will rely on his pace and creativity from the left flank, and will be hoping to see Diaz find the back of the net. In 12 games, he has scored seven goals and recorded five assists so far.

Match Facts

• Gerd Muller from Bayern has scored the highest goal in this fixture
• Bayern have won the last three games in this fixture.
• The last meeting between these two teams ended in a 2-1 win for Bayern

VfB Stuttgart vs Bayern Munich: Betting Tips and Odds

• Match to end in a draw – 4/1 with bet365
• Harry Kane to score first – 4/6 with bet365
• Stuttgart 1-1 Bayern – 10/1 with bet365

Injury and Team News

Munich will miss out on the services of Alphonse Davies and Jamal Musiala.

Stuttgart are set to miss Luca Jaquez, Dan Axel and Chris Fuhrich.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 163

RB Leipzig won: 96

Bayern won: 38

Draws: 29

Predicted Lineups

VfB Stuttgart predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Nubel (GK); Hendriks, Chabot, Al Dakhil; Stenzel, Andres, Nartey, Vagnoman; Lewelling, Khannouss; Bouanani

Bayern Munich predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Neuer (GK); Laimer, Tah, Kim, Bischof; Kimmich, Pavlovic; Karl, Guerreiro, Diaz; Kane

Match Prediction

Looking at the recent form of both teams, we expect this game to end in a stalemate. Despite Bayern’s fierce attacking setup, we expect the home side to script an injury-time comeback story.

Prediction: VfB Stuttgart 1-1 Bayern Munich

Telecast Details

India: Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: Sky Sports, BBC, Amazon 

USA: ESPN+

Nigeria: StarTimes, Canal+

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