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It will be second versus third in the Bundesliga as Bayern Munich host Stuttgart this weekend
Bayern Munich will get the chance to keep pace with Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen when they host third-place Stuttgart at the Allianz Arena on December 17, 2023.
Both sides have been impressive in the Bundesliga this campaign, and their first meeting of the season is certain to see sparks fly between the two top sides.
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Bayern Munich vs Stuttgart: Recent Form and Lineups
Bayern Munich has been fairly impressive this season, coming off a 1-0 victory against Manchester United in their previous game.
VfB Stuttgart, meanwhile, has been punching above their weight, securing a 1-1 draw against league-leaders Bayer Leverkusen last week. Both teams will be looking to capitalise on their recent form to secure a win in this matchup.
Key Players and Tactics
Despite the plethora of stars on both teams, the match between Bayern Munich and Stuttgart is likely to come down to a straight duel between two of the hottest strikers in Europe at the moment.
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Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane has been arguably the best player for the Bavarians this campaign, scoring 18 Bundesliga goals to top the scorers’ chart for the 2023/24 season so far.
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Stuttgart also have a star of their own, with Guinean forward Serhou Guirassy scoring 16 goals in the league, only two behind Kane’s tally.
Head-to-Head Record
Historically, Bayern Munich has dominated this fixture, winning 36 out of the last 51 matches against Stuttgart. In total, they have won 68 out of 108 Bundesliga matches against Stuttgart, which is their highest victory count against a single opponent in the league.
However, it's notable that Stuttgart has remained unbeaten in their last two away matches against Bayern in the Bundesliga.
Player Injuries and Suspensions
There are injury concerns for Bayern, including Noussair Mazraoui, who is out with a torn muscle in his left calf, while Matthijs De Ligt has returned to the team with an injury but might still feature in the game.
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Stuttgart's lineup and injury details were not specified, but they will likely field their strongest available squad.
Match Prediction and Betting Tips
Considering the teams' current form and historical records, Bayern Munich is favoured to win, but Stuttgart's recent performance indicates they could present a formidable challenge.
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Betting tips suggest a Bayern Munich win, with the game likely to have over 2.5 goals and Bayern to score first. A prediction of Bayern Munich winning with a scoreline of 2-1 has been suggested.
Time and Where to watch
The match time is 7:30 pm WAT and for Nigerian viewers, it's best to check local sports channels and Cable TV for live coverage.
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