Bayern Munich Eyes Big Win in Bundesliga Opener Against Stuttgart
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Summary
Bayern Munich open their Bundesliga campaign on August 29 at 02:30 Hong Kong time at Allianz Arena, hosting Stuttgart in what pundits predict will be a one-sided affair . The German champions carry the momentum of a 2-1 German Super Cup win over Dortmund into the new season, with their fearsome attacking trio of Harry Kane, Michael Olise, and Luis Diaz fresh from their first start together . Bayern have won all six of their recent meetings with Stuttgart, scoring an average of 3.5 goals per game, while the visitors finished 27 points behind them last season and lost all three of their away games to Bayern .
Key Points
- Bayern Munich host Stuttgart at Allianz Arena on August 29 at 02:30, broadcast on Now639
- The champions won the German Super Cup 2-1 against Dortmund last week with their new attacking signings
- Bayern scored 122 goals in 34 league games last season and averaged 4 goals per home match
- Stuttgart spent approximately 50 million euros on new forwards including Pejcinovic and Leo Sauer
- Deniz Undav has never scored against Bayern in seven official appearances
Why It Matters
With their title rivals rebuilding and the Champions League format expanding, Bayern's commanding start could set the tone for another dominant domestic season, though new coach Vincent Kompany will want to see his squad gel quickly with key midfielder Jamal Musiala a doubt for the opener .
With their title rivals rebuilding and the Champions League format expanding, Bayern's commanding start could set the tone for another dominant domestic season, though new coach Vincent Kompany will want to see his squad gel quickly with key midfielder Jamal Musiala a doubt for the opener .