Bayern Munich vs VFB Stuttgart – Predicted lineup and team news | OneFootball

Bayern Munich will welcome VfB Stuttgart to the Allianz Arena on Friday for the first match of the new Bundesliga season.

The reigning German champions arrive in blistering form under Vincent Kompany. Bayern completed an extraordinary title run last season, holding first place for a record 66 matchdays, and continued their momentum by beating Borussia Dortmund 2-1 in the DFL Super Cup on August 22. Nathaniel Brown and Michael Olise scored in the first half to secure the trophy — Bayern’s first silverware of the 2026/27 campaign.

Bayern Munich team news

Coach Vincent Kompany confirmed that Jamal Musiala will miss the season opener. Musiala has returned to partial training, but the club is taking a very cautious, long-term approach to his recovery rather than rushing him back.

Serge Gnabry is also unavailable as he continues to recover from a severe thigh tendon tear.

There is better news elsewhere: 18-year-old prospect Lennart Karl has recovered from a muscle fibre injury and is back in the squad, and new signing Ismael Saibari has fully recovered from a recent minor knock and is available for selection.

Kompany is expected to use a strong 4-2-3-1 setup, likely featuring Harry Kane up front with Michael Olise, Nathaniel Brown and Luis Díaz supporting, and Manuel Neuer organising the defence.

Bayern Munich predicted lineup

Possible Bayern Munich starting XI: Neuer; Laimer, Tah, Kim, Stanisic; Kimmich, Pavlovic; Olise, Brown, Diaz; Kane

When will the match kick off?

The match will kick off at 7:30pm BST on Friday, 28th August.

How to watch Bayern Munich vs VFB Stuttgart?

In the UK, you can watch Bayern vs Stuttgart live and completely free on the BBC.

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