VfB Stuttgart vs Bayern München: prediction and stats
BundesligaRegular Season - 18Kick-off on January 23, 2027 at 02:30 PM (UTC)MHPArena, Stuttgart
The Footlab model makes Bayern München the favourite at 52%, against 20% for a draw and 28% for VfB Stuttgart. The most likely score is 1-2.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 24, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win VfB Stuttgart vs Bayern München?
Bayern München starts as the favourite with a 275-point Elo edge (2,527 vs 2,252).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, VfB Stuttgart have 8 wins, 4 draws and 3 defeats; Bayern München have 11, 2 and 2.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | Hansa Rostock(away) | 4-0 | DFB Pokal |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Fulham(away) | 0-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Everton(home) | 3-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Paris FC(home) | 2-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Kickers Offenbach(away) | 8-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | Borussia Dortmund(away) | 2-1 | Super Cup |
| Aug 18, 2026 | 1. FC Heidenheim(away) | 4-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Aug 15, 2026 | RB Leipzig(home) | 3-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Aston Villa(home) | 2-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Jeju United FC(away) | 2-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 0 VfB Stuttgart win(s), 0 draw(s), 6 Bayern München win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2026 | Bayern München 3-0 VfB Stuttgart | DFB Pokal |
| Apr 19, 2026 | Bayern München 4-2 VfB Stuttgart | Bundesliga |
| Dec 6, 2025 | VfB Stuttgart 0-5 Bayern München | Bundesliga |
| Aug 16, 2025 | VfB Stuttgart 1-2 Bayern München | Super Cup |
| Feb 28, 2025 | VfB Stuttgart 1-3 Bayern München | Bundesliga |
| Oct 19, 2024 | Bayern München 4-0 VfB Stuttgart | Bundesliga |
Last archived meeting: Bayern München vs VfB Stuttgart on May 23, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
VfB Stuttgart score 3.1 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; Bayern München score 2.7 and concede 1.5. The model gives a 79% probability of over 2.5 goals and 76% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VfB Stuttgart | 3.1 | 1.3 | 4 | 9/15 | 13/15 |
| Bayern München | 2.7 | 1.5 | 3 | 12/15 | 12/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
VfB Stuttgart sit 4th in Bundesliga (62 points from 34 matches) and Bayern München sit 1st (89 points from 34 matches).
The current season has no played match yet: final standings of the 2025-26 season.
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bayern München | 34 | 28 | 5 | 1 | 122 | 36 | 89 |
| 4 | VfB Stuttgart | 34 | 18 | 8 | 8 | 71 | 49 | 62 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for VfB Stuttgart vs Bayern München?
- The Footlab model makes Bayern München the favourite at 52%, against 20% for a draw and 28% for VfB Stuttgart.
- Where and when is VfB Stuttgart vs Bayern München played?
- VfB Stuttgart vs Bayern München is played on January 23, 2027 at 02:30 PM (UTC) at MHPArena, in the Bundesliga.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 79% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.
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