Bayern vs Stuttgart prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on May 23, 2026
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In the German Cup on May 23, 2026, the final match will be played between Bayern and Stuttgart. The nominal guests will find it difficult to create intrigue in such a pairing.
Bayern vs Stuttgart: Team News and Expert Analysis
The Munich giants confidently reclaimed the "silver salad bowl" last season. In the new campaign, having warmed up against Stuttgart in the Supercup, they secured the Bundesliga title early—already in April. However, they approach the final not in their best mood: in the Champions League, they lost in the semifinals to PSG.
The club from "MHP Arena" saved last season mainly by winning the cup, after underperforming in the Champions League and dropping to mid-table in the Bundesliga. This season also brought its challenges. For example, in the Europa League, the Germans lost to Porto already in the Round of 16. On the positive side, they managed to enter the fight for fourth place in the Bundesliga. Ultimately, they clinched it by just one point, 62 to 61, ahead of Hoffenheim.
In the cup, Bayern started with a challenging 3-2 win over Wehen, and repeated the same score against Union. In between, they crushed Köln 4-1, and in the decisive rounds calmly defeated strong sides RB Leipzig and Bayer, both 2-0. Hoeneß's team, meanwhile, had a penalty shootout in Braunschweig after a 4-4 draw with local Eintracht in the summer. But then they kept clean sheets against Mainz, Bochum, and Holstein. Only in the semi-final against Freiburg did they struggle, securing a 2-1 win with a goal in the 119th minute.
Previous Matches: Bayern vs Stuttgart
Kane and company have won five times in a row, including three victories this season.
It is unlikely the giants will allow their opponents much. Our prediction: Kompany's team will win with a -1.5 goal handicap (odds – 1.80).
Bayern vs Stuttgart: Key Statistics and Trends
- Bayern have failed to win three times in their last five matches
- On average, Bayern score 3.59 goals and concede 1.06 goals per match
- 65% of Bayern's matches end with goals from both teams and an average total of 4.65 goals per match
- Stuttgart have won one out of their last five matches
- On average, Stuttgart score 2.09 goals and concede 1.44 goals per match
- 62% of Stuttgart's matches end with goals from both teams and an average total of 3.53 goals per match
Bayern vs Stuttgart: Possible Starting Lineups
Bayern play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Neuer - Tah, Upamecano, Laimer, Stanisic - Pavlovic, Kimmich - Luis Diaz, Musiala, Olise - Kane. Gnabry suffered an injury at the end of the season.
Stuttgart play in a 1-3-4-1-2 formation (probable lineup): Nübel - Mittelstädt, Chabot, Hendriks - Führich, Stiller, Karazor, Leveling - Nartey - Undav, Demirović
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