Bayern Munich is preparing to start their Bundesliga title defense with a match against Stuttgart on August 29, 2026, at Allianz Arena. The Bavarian giants are coming off a successful previous season, having secured the championship with a significant 16-point lead over Borussia Dortmund, marking their 13th title in the last 14 seasons.

This summer, Bayern has bolstered their squad with notable signings, including Nathaniel Brown from Eintracht Frankfurt and Moroccan striker Ismael Saibari from PSV Eindhoven for €50 million, following his impressive performances at the 2026 World Cup.

Stuttgart has also made key additions, bringing in 21-year-old German forward Dzenan Pejcinovic from Wolfsburg and Slovakian winger Leo Sauer from Feyenoord. However, they face challenges with injuries affecting several players.

Bayern recently won the German Supercup, defeating Dortmund 2-1, with Brown scoring in his debut match. The team has shown strong form in pre-season, winning all five of their recent matches, scoring 11 goals while conceding five.

Stuttgart, on the other hand, has had mixed results, winning three, drawing one, and losing one of their last five games. They recently secured a 4-0 victory over Hansa Rostock in the first round of the German Cup, where Pejcinovic scored a hat-trick.

Historically, Bayern has dominated Stuttgart, winning eight of their last ten encounters. With a solid home record and an unbeaten streak in their last 14 Bundesliga openers, Bayern is expected to start the season with a strong performance.

In terms of injuries, Bayern will be without Bryan Zaragoza, Serge Gnabry, David Santos Daiber, and Tarek Buchmann, while Jamal Musiala is also sidelined due to fitness issues. Stuttgart's injury list is more extensive, with key players like Lorenz Assignon and Nikolas Nartey unavailable.

As the match approaches, Bayern is favored to secure a convincing victory, with predictions suggesting a scoreline of 3-0 in their favor.