Match

VfB Stuttgart vs Bayern München: prediction and stats

BundesligaRegular Season - 18Kick-off on January 23, 2027 at 02:30 PM (UTC)MHPArena, Stuttgart

VfB StuttgartBayern München

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).

VfB Stuttgart win28 %
Draw20 %
Bayern München win52 %

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.

VfB Stuttgart
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 21, 2026Hansa Rostock(away)4-0DFB Pokal
Aug 15, 2026Fulham(away)0-1Friendlies Clubs
Aug 8, 2026Everton(home)3-1Friendlies Clubs
Aug 1, 2026Paris FC(home)2-2Friendlies Clubs
Jul 29, 2026Kickers Offenbach(away)8-1Friendlies Clubs
Bayern München
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 22, 2026Borussia Dortmund(away)2-1Super Cup
Aug 18, 20261. FC Heidenheim(away)4-2Friendlies Clubs
Aug 15, 2026RB Leipzig(home)3-1Friendlies Clubs
Aug 7, 2026Aston Villa(home)2-1Friendlies Clubs
Aug 4, 2026Jeju United FC(away)2-1Friendlies 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).

DateScoreCompetition
May 23, 2026Bayern München 3-0 VfB StuttgartDFB Pokal
Apr 19, 2026Bayern München 4-2 VfB StuttgartBundesliga
Dec 6, 2025VfB Stuttgart 0-5 Bayern MünchenBundesliga
Aug 16, 2025VfB Stuttgart 1-2 Bayern MünchenSuper Cup
Feb 28, 2025VfB Stuttgart 1-3 Bayern MünchenBundesliga
Oct 19, 2024Bayern München 4-0 VfB StuttgartBundesliga

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.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
VfB Stuttgart3.11.349/1513/15
Bayern München2.71.5312/1512/15

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.

Final 2025-26 standings
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1Bayern München3428511223689
4VfB Stuttgart341888714962

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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