Bayern Munich v VfB Stuttgart: Bundesliga opener at Allianz Arena on August 28
Bayern Munich will begin their Bundesliga 2026-27 campaign against VfB Stuttgart at the Allianz Arena on August 28. The fixture opens the German top-flight season for both clubs.
Bayern enter the match as the reigning German top-division champions and holders of the DFB-Pokal, under the management described in the source as Vincent Kompany-led. The Bavarians also claimed the German Super Cup and fell short in the UEFA Champions League, while their pre-season form has been reported as positive and their squad depth strong.
Sebastian Hoeneß’s VfB Stuttgart produced mixed results in recent club friendlies and will travel for the season opener, a scenario the preview says could apply pressure. Stuttgart have not beaten Bayern since 2024, and the preview warns their final-third efficiency and defensive discipline must improve to challenge at the Allianz Arena.
Michael Olise featured prominently in Bayern’s 2-1 German Super Cup win over Borussia Dortmund, providing an assist for Nathaniel Brown and scoring the second goal in the first half; the preview also notes Olise is a 24-year-old Frenchman who performed well at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Bayern will be without Jamal Musiala and Serge Gnabry because they are not fully fit, with Lannart Karl’s inclusion not yet confirmed. Projected Bayern lineup: Neuer (GK); Laimer, Tah, Kim, Stanisic; Kimmich, Pavlovic; Olise, Brown, Diaz; Kane
VfB Stuttgart’s attack will rely in part on Deniz Undav, described as a 30-year-old German forward who supplied two assists in the last pre-season game and helped 21-year-old Dzenan Pejcinovic complete a hat-trick; the preview also states Undav was "on fire during the World Cup." Stuttgart are missing Dennis Seimen, Dan-Axel Zagadou, Lorenz Assignon, Nikolas Nartey, Jereymy Arevalo, Justin Diehl and Leo Sauer to injury, and Chris Fuhrich may be absent due to fitness. Projected Stuttgart lineup: Bredlow (GK); Vagnoman, Jeltsch, Chabot, Mittelstadt; Promel, Stiller; Tomas, Undav, El Khannouss; Pejcinovic
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The preview concludes that Bayern, bolstered by their squad depth and recent form, are likely to prevail in the opening fixture, with the season beginning for both sides at the Allianz Arena on August 28.