The German Bundesliga is fast becoming one of the most exciting competitions in European football this season, and there’s still all to play for across the board. The best games are broadcast live on television, meaning armchair fans can keep pace with the results and goals between now and the finish line. Our team of football lovers and content writers brings you the biggest games and the best previews. The latest to catch our eye pairs Stuttgart and Bayern Munich from 14:30 GMT on Saturday.
Stuttgart holds the home advantage for this game, and fans want to see them make it count by scalping a famous opponent and claiming all three points. Bayern Munich may be the away team, but they remain the nation’s most decorated and successful team. They haven’t been at their best this season, but FCB knows they are good enough to win this game, and they’ll arrive in high spirits. Will they leave with the spoils or suffer another slip-up? Keep reading for our Stuttgart vs Bayern Munich preview and predictions.
Hosts Fight On
Stuttgart won’t win the Bundesliga title this season, and that will come as no surprise to any follower of the German top tier. But they have performed above expectations and will likely finish in the top four and secure their place in next season’s UEFA Champions League. Mixing it with Europe’s elite will provide a huge cash boost to the club while ramping up confidence levels. The extra cash also allows the board and manager to attract a higher-caliber player who wants to be involved in the top games.
Stuttgart returns to their home stadium following last weekend’s trip to Bayer Leverkusen who are no soft touches on their pitch. Stuttgart was written off by just about everyone before kick-off but rallied to cause a surprise, securing a 2-2 draw on the road. Few teams manage to leave Leverkusen with a point, so Stuttgart deserves credit. Can they go one better this weekend and land a maximum payout?
Munich Back on Track
Bayern Munich is the away team, and they will be eager to take all three points with them when they exit. Munich has dominated German football for the last decade and followers of the Bundesliga were struggling to predict when they’d release their iron grip on the competition. That grip slipped this term as FCB lost the prize to Bayer Leverkusen, who hit the front and didn’t slow down. Munich just couldn’t keep pace with the eventual champions.
Munich travels for this away game after winning their third league game on the bounce. That treble came too late in the day to rescue their trophy, but they take confidence from a 2-0 win over Koln, 5-1 at Union Berlin, and, most recently, a 2-1 home cheer over Eintracht Frankfurt last Saturday. In the Champions League, FCB beat Arsenal 1-0 at home and 3-2 on aggregate. They also hosted Real Madrid on Tuesday in the Champions League semi-final first leg in Germany. It’s a busy time of year for the team.
Stuttgart vs Bayern Munich Prediction
Stuttgart have all but confirmed their place in the top four of the Bundesliga and, barring any late serious collapse, will hold their ground and finish in the bronze medal position. Despite playing under increasing pressure, Stuttgart has won only two of their last five league games, and that makes them difficult to trust, even at home. Saturday afternoon’s game is a huge challenge for the home team.
Bayern Munich fans remain in a state of shock after seeing their team lose the Bundesliga title to rivals Bayer Leverkusen. Few pundits and followers of German football predicted the upset, and the pressure is now on the Bayern Munich squad to respond in time for next season, when they’ll start afresh. If FCB is at its best, it should win this game and score a few goals in the process.
Bundesliga Odds
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Which team do you expect to win this game? Fancy Stuttgart to get the home win at odds of 2.17? Perhaps you prefer the chances of the visitors and want to bet on Bayern Munich at 2.87. Football fans who can’t split the pair can back the draw at 3.89.
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