Stuttgart vs. Bayern betting tip and odds (4.3.2023)

Round 23 of the 2022-23 German Bundesliga continues Saturday, March 4, with six games on the schedule, including the clash from Mercedes-Benz Arena where Stuttgart host the reigning champions Bayern Munich.   

Stuttgart – Bayern Munich Betting Tip, Prediction & Odds (4.3.2023)

Bayern Munich Munich continue to chase their 11th straight Bundesliga title, whereas Stuttgart fight against relegation. The stake is huge for both clubs, so we’re expecting a great game even though the visitors are considered surefire favorites to grab three points. 

Stuttgart vs. Bayern Munich: Initial Situation 

The Bavarians are topping the standings with 46 points (W13, D7, L2) and a 64:21 goal difference. They are ahead of Borussia Dortmund thanks to a better goal difference, so the Bavarians cannot afford to drop points. On the other side, the Reds are 15th with 19 points (W4, D7, L11) and a 27:38 goal difference, and the bottom-placed Schalke are only three points behind them. 

Stuttgart Stats & Form 

The Reds are coming off Saturday’s 2-1 road defeat against Schalke. It was their third loss in four league games along with a 3-0 home victory over FC Koln. Since the start of the second half of the 2022-23 Bundesliga season, the Reds have earned four points out of three home contests, tallying a 4:3 goal difference in the process. 

The 25-year-old left-back Borna Sosa scored his second goal of the season last weekend. He’s the Reds’ best assist-maker by far, notching nine dishes across 17 appearances in all competitions. Stuttgart’s leading scorer Serhou Guirassy (eight goals in 15 apps) is sidelined with an injury, and the 26-year-old striker is doubtful to play against the Bavarians. 

 

Bayern Munich Stats & Form

After a disappointing 3-2 road loss against Borussia Monchengladbach in Round 21, the Bavarians trounced Union Berlin 3-0 at home this past Sunday. It was their fifth win in six games in all competitions. Bayern Munich have recorded six victories, three draws, and a couple of losses away from home this Bundesliga season while racking up a 30:13 goal difference. 

Jamal Musiala scored the third goal for the Bavarians last weekend. The 20-year-old attacking midfielder now has 15 goals and 11 assists on his season tally. Leroy Sane has bagged 12 goals thus far, while Serge Gnabry and Sadio Mane have scored 11 goals apiece. 

  

Stuttgart – Bayern Munich: Head-to-Head

The last two encounters between the Reds and Bavarians finished in a 2-2 draw. In their first meeting of the season, Stuttgart earned a point thanks to Serhou Guirassy’s goal in the dying moments of the second half. The Reds are winless in seven straight meetings with Bayern Munich, and their previous home win over the Bavarians came in 2007.  

Stuttgart – Bayern Munich Odds

The Bavarians are a much better team than the Reds, no doubt. Hereof, the bookmakers are expecting the visitors to come out on top with ease, while the Over 2.5 Goals sits at 1.44 on bet365 Sportsbook.