Bundesliga: Stuttgart vs. Bayern Munich Preview, Odds, Predictions (Feb 28)
- Stuttgart vs. Bayern Munich is the opening Bundesliga fixture for the Round 24.
- Stuttgart chases one of the top four places and the ticket to the UCL next year.
- Bayern tops the Bundesliga standings with just one loss during the entire season.
Stuttgart hosts Bayern in what promises to be a thrilling encounter at MHP Arena. Die Schwaben needs points here to keep the pace in the UEFA Champions League race. Meanwhile, Bayern is No.1 with eight points more than Leverkusen.
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How to Watch
- When: Friday, February 28, 3:30 pm ET
- Where: MHP Arena, Stuttgart, Germany
- How to Watch: ESPN+
Bundesliga Odds
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Stuttgart | +350 |
| Tie | +320 |
| Bayern Munich | -120 |
Game Preview
Stuttgart dropped points last weekend against Hoffenheim, getting out with a tie, 1-1, despite being better than the hosts. They outplayed the hosts, who eventually scored in the 74th minute.
Five of the past six games this team played saw both teams netting. Overall, Stuttgart’s defense has been unstable, allowing a goal in eight of the previous 10 meetings.
On the other hand, Bayern comes to town flying high following a 4-0 win over Eintracht at home. This was their eighth consecutive contest in which they haven’t lost, posting six triumphs and two ties during that stretch.
In all the wins during this stretch, Vincent Kompany’s crew scored at least twice. Bayern Munich has six triumphs in the previous 10 road challenges.
Stuttgart vs. Bayern Munich Team News & Injuries
Olivier, Raimund, Toure and Zagadou are all our for the home team.
Meanwhile, Bayern is without Upamecano, Stanisic and Peretz. Joshua Kimmich is questionable.
Stuttgart vs. Bayern Munich Head to Head
Bayern hammered Stuttgart in the first part of the Bundesliga season when they triumphed 4-0 at Allianz Arena.
The last 12 head-to-head games all saw over 2.5 goals.
Stuttgart vs. Bayern Munich Predictions
Stuttgart has to attack and try to impose its tempo. Bayern is in excellent shape and will play without pressure at MHP. Our pick here would be over 3.5 goals because of the recent, highly efficient results both teams posted.
- Free Bundesliga pick: Over 3.5 goals
