SportsMall previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between Bayern Munich and Stuttgart, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Matchday 7 headlines the Bundesliga this weekend from the Allianz Arena on Saturday night. Bayern Munich They lock the horns with Stuttgart.
Bayern enters the international break in first position in the league table with 14 points after the first six games, while Stuttgart is currently in eighth place with nine points.
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After being fired for Xabi AlonsoLast season, Bayern Munich's quest to return to the top of German football got off to a positive start as they now prepare to enter their seventh round of the competition.
However, the Bavarians experienced a slight dip in form heading into the international break, drawing their last game 3-3 at Eintracht Frankfurt, their third consecutive game without a win.
At that time, Vicente CompanyBayer drew 1-1 against Leverkusen before losing to Aston Villa in the Champions League, meaning they are on their longest winless streak since April 2023.
Notably, Bayern have already conceded seven goals in the league this season, and while that record may not seem cause for alarm, only once in the last 15 seasons in the top flight have they conceded so many at this stage of the season.
However, while there is room for improvement, the hosts still have an excellent home record, with just eight wins, one draw and one defeat in their last 10 league games since mid-January.
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While Bayern have dominated the competition for years, Stuttgart won the last meeting 3-1 in May and are now looking to win consecutive games against the Bavarians for the first time since 2007.
However, Die Roten have found it difficult to get wins this season, managing only two in their first six league games, less than half the number they managed last season (5).
Before the international break, Stuttgart recorded three consecutive draws, two of which came in the Bundesliga, and failing to win this match would be the first time the team has gone three games without a win. Sebastian HonisIt arrived last April.
However, a big positive for the visitors is that they have been excellent in front of goal, having scored 15 goals this season. Ermedin DemirovicHe is second behind the top scorers. Omar Marmush.
Stuttgart now have the longest active scoring streak in the top flight, with 22 consecutive matches, the club's second-longest streak.
Bayern Munich's form in the Bundesliga:
Bayern Munich form (all matches):
Stuttgart's Bundesliga form:
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Harry Kane He has now gone more than 350 minutes without scoring for club and country, marking the England captain's longest spell without scoring since joining the Bavarians last year.
However, Kane should continue to lead the line here and could join the attack. miguel alicia AND Thomas Müllerwith Jamal Musiala He is unlikely to be in danger after aggravating a groin injury in the team's last game.
Other notable absences from the Bavarians this week include: Sacha Poi (knee), Jozef Stanisic (knee) and Hiroki Ito (metatarsal fracture), at the same time Dayot Upamekhano It is said that he can return to the team if he trains again.
Stuttgart's form will leave you sweating Denis Undau He was ruled out of Germany's match against the Netherlands with a muscle problem, but the striker was cleared on Tuesday and will play this weekend.
However, the visitors still have a long list of victims, including Chris Fuerich, luca raymond, Don Axel Zagato AND Justin DealThey are all available until at least next month. Leonidas Stergio AND nicolas north Doubts fly high.
Possible starting lineup for Bayern Munich:
Neuer; Kimmich, Dyer, Kim, Davies; Pavlovic, Palhinha; Gnabry, Müller, Olise; Can
Stuttgart's probable starting lineup:
Nubel; Stensl, Raoult, Chabot, Mittelstadt; Karazor, quieter; Millet, Voltmate, Leveling; Demirovich
We say: Bayern Munich 2-1 Stuttgart
After three consecutive games without a win, the international break may have come at the right time for Bayern, who will know that a result here is important to help them regain much-needed momentum ahead of their trip to the Camp Nou. Midweek.
While Stuttgart could pose a significant challenge, their away form has not been great early in the season and we believe the Bavarians can take them to these three points.
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