Bayern Munich vs VFB Stuttgart – Match preview and team news | OneFootball

Bayern Munich is set to face VFB Stuttgart in the DFB Pokal final on Saturday, which will also be their last match of the season.

Vincent Kompany’s men will look to secure their domestic double with a win against Stuttgart as they already won the Bundesliga.

Bayern Munich vs VFB Stuttgart – Match preview and team news

Bayern Munich team news

Vincent Kompany faces several critical selection headaches for the final due to key defensive injuries. Manuel Neuer is officially ruled out after aggravating a persistent calf injury during the season’s final league match.

In his absence, Jonas Urbig is expected to get the nod in goal. The backline is further depleted with Alphonso Davies sidelined by a hamstring issue, while South Korean defender Min-jae Kim is also unavailable due to ongoing knee trouble.

Further forward, winger Serge Gnabry remains out as he continues to recover from a long-term muscle injury.

Midfielder Konrad Laimer is a doubt after picking up a minor back issue in training, forcing tactical adjustments.

Joshua Kimmich and Aleksandar Pavlović will anchor the midfield, while Harry Kane spearheads the attack alongside creative outlets Jamal Musiala and Michael Olise.

VFB Stuttgart team news

Sebastian Hoeneß boasts a virtually full-strength squad with zero fresh injury concerns.

The defending cup champions receive a massive boost with the return of Atakan Karazor, who is fully rested after serving a two-match domestic suspension.

Attacking playmaker Bilal El Khannouss is also fit and expected to reclaim his spot in the starting lineup.

Crucially, star forward Deniz Undav is completely refreshed and available to lead the front line alongside Ermedin Demirović after missing recent league action due to yellow card accumulation.

With Alexander Nübel starting in goal against his parent club, Stuttgart’s settled back three of Ramon Hendriks, Jeff Chabot, and Maximilian Mittelstädt will provide a steady

foundation.

Form

Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich enter the final in dominant form, having recently retained the Bundesliga title with a record-breaking 122 goals across their 34 games. They finished their sensational league campaign with a resounding 5-1 victory over 1. FC Köln and a narrow 1-0 win against Wolfsburg. Despite a recent Champions League semi-final exit to Paris Saint-Germain, Vincent Kompany’s side remain heavy favourites, boasting an undefeated domestic run led by a prolific 58-goal season from Harry Kane.

VFB Stuttgart

Defending cup champions VfB Stuttgart head to Berlin on a high after clinching a top-four finish to secure Champions League football next season. Their late-season momentum includes a thrilling 3-1 win over Bayer Leverkusen and a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt on the final matchday. Though they suffered a 4-2 league loss to Bayern last month, Sebastian Hoeneß’s men have proved resilient, highlighted by a dramatic extra-time victory over SC Freiburg to reach this final.

Predicted lineups

Bayern Munich: Urbig; Stanisic, Upamecano, Tah, Laimer; Kimmich, Pavlovic; Olise, Musiala, Diaz; Kane

VFB Stuttgart: Nubel; Hendriks, Chabot, Mittelstadt; Leweling, Karazor, Stiller, Fuhrich; El Khannouss; Demirovic, Undav

How to watch Bayern Munich vs VFB Stuttgart?

The match can be watched on Premier Sports 1 and streamed online via DFB Play in the UK.

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