Bundesliga Gameweek 1
Bayern München 5 - 1 FT VfB Stuttgart
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
21' D. Upamecano (J. Kimmich)
HT
J. Vagnoman 52'
55' M. Olise (J. Kimmich)
57' J. Vagnoman
61' ↓ N. Brown ↑I. Saibari
J. Chabot 62'
↓ T. Tomas ↑J. Leweling 62'
63' M. Olise
↓ D. Pejcinovic ↑E. Demirovic 63'
F. Jeltsch 68'
↓ D. Undav ↑L. Stergiou 74'
74' ↓ A. Davies ↑J. Stanisic
↓ J. Chabot ↑B. El Khannouss 74'
81' Kim Min-Jae
82' A. Pavlovic (I. Saibari)
84' ↓ Kim Min-Jae ↑J. Tah
84' ↓ A. Pavlovic ↑T. Bischof
84' ↓ H. Kane ↑L. Karl
↓ A. Stiller ↑C. Andres 88'
90'+2 L. Diaz (I. Saibari)
G. Promel 90'+3
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Bayern München
Goalkeepers
Manuel Neuer 
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
0
Assists
30%
Pass Acc
Defenders
Konrad Laimer 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Dayot Upamecano 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Kim Min-jae 
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Alphonso Davies
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
35%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Joshua Kimmich
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
2
Assists
56%
Pass Acc
Aleksandar Pavlović 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Michael Olise 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
5
Shots
7.9
Rating
Nathaniel Brown
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Luis Díaz 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.7
Rating
Forwards
Harry Kane
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Jonas Urbig 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jonathan Tah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Josip Stanišić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hiroki Itō
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bara Sapoko Ndiaye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lennart Karl
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tom Bischof
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arijon Ibrahimović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ismael Saibari 
SUPER SUB
2
Assists
2
Assists
33
Minutes
8.5
Rating
VfB Stuttgart
Goalkeepers
Fabian Bredlow
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Finn Jeltsch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jeff Chabot 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
58%
Duel Win %
Ramon Hendriks
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Josha Vagnoman 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
2
Fouls
7.2
Rating
Grischa Prömel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Angelo Stiller 
NPC
88
Minutes
88
Minutes
38%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
Maximilian Mittelstädt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Dženan Pejčinović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Deniz Undav
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Tiago Tomás
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
BENCH
Marius Funk
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Leonidas Stergiou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ameen Al-Dakhil
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Atakan Karazor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chema Andrés
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bilal El Khannouss
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jamie Leweling
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Badredine Bouanani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ermedin Demirović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23/2026 | Bayern München | 3 - 0 | VfB Stuttgart | DFB Pokal | Olympiastadion |
| 04/19/2026 | Bayern München | 4 - 2 | VfB Stuttgart | Bundesliga | Allianz Arena |
| 12/06/2025 | VfB Stuttgart | 0 - 5 | Bayern München | Bundesliga | MHPArena |
| 08/16/2025 | VfB Stuttgart | 1 - 2 | Bayern München | Super Cup | MHPArena |
| 02/28/2025 | VfB Stuttgart | 1 - 3 | Bayern München | Bundesliga | MHPArena |
| 10/19/2024 | Bayern München | 4 - 0 | VfB Stuttgart | Bundesliga | Allianz Arena |
| 05/04/2024 | VfB Stuttgart | 3 - 1 | Bayern Munich | Bundesliga | Stuttgart Arena |
| 12/17/2023 | Bayern Munich | 3 - 0 | VfB Stuttgart | Bundesliga | Fußball Arena München |
| 03/04/2023 | VfB Stuttgart | 1 - 2 | Bayern Munich | Bundesliga | Mercedes-Benz-Arena |
| 09/10/2022 | Bayern Munich | 2 - 2 | VfB Stuttgart | Bundesliga | Allianz Arena |
05/23/2026
04/19/2026
12/06/2025
08/16/2025
02/28/2025
10/19/2024
05/04/2024
12/17/2023
03/04/2023
09/10/2022
Bayern München Win
VfB Stuttgart Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 1 GD: -3
League Standings
P: 1 GD: +3
P: 1 GD: +3
P: 1 GD: +2
P: 1 GD: +1
P: 1 GD: +1
P: 1 GD: 0
P: 1 GD: 0
P: 1 GD: -1
P: 1 GD: -1
P: 1 GD: -3
P: 1 GD: -3
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
A Ruthless Reality Check in Munich
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 100/100. A devastating attacking clinic at the Allianz Arena proved the hosts are in no mood to entertain challengers this season.
The Opening Chess Match
The Stakes were palpable from the first blast of the referee's whistle. Bayern München established controlled possession, suffocating the visitors with a methodical passing rhythm that forced Stuttgart into a defensive crouch. It took just 21 minutes for the pressure to fracture the block. Joshua Kimmich orchestrated the move perfectly, floating a delivery that allowed D. Upamecano to break the deadlock. VfB Stuttgart attempted to absorb the blows, relying on their goalkeeper to keep the scoreline respectable, but the sheer Intensity of the home side's relentless shot volume turned the final third into an absolute siege.
A Five-Minute Tornado
The Balance of power briefly shifted early in the second half. J. Vagnoman stunned the home crowd by grabbing an equaliser on 52 minutes, sparking whispers of a remarkable turnaround. Those whispers were violently silenced within 300 seconds. Kimmich, operating on a different tactical plane, sliced the defence apart again to find M. Olise for a rapid response. Barely two minutes later, misfortune struck Vagnoman as he deflected the ball into his own net. That chaotic five-minute window completely broke Stuttgart's spirit and permanently altered the trajectory of the contest.
The Final Exclamation Point
The final half-hour was less a competition and more an exhibition of squad depth. Managerial adjustments brought Ismael Saibari off the bench, and the substitute completely tore up the script. He provided a sublime assist for Aleksandar Pavlović in the 82nd minute before selflessly teeing up L. Diaz deep into stoppage time. This 5-1 thrashing, built on a staggering foundation of 32 combined shots across the pitch, sends a terrifying message to the rest of the league. Bayern have planted their flag at the summit of the table, reminding everyone what they are capable of.
Key Questions
What made Joshua Kimmich the Man of the Match?
He orchestrated the midfield with flawless precision, providing two crucial assists that broke down the opposition and dictated the entire tempo of the match.
What caused the 6-goal thriller?
A relentless attacking setup from Bayern, producing 32 combined shots, combined with a chaotic five-minute second-half spell that completely shattered the defensive structures.
What does this mean for Bayern München's season?
This massive opening day victory immediately installs them at the top of the table, setting a frightening benchmark for any potential title rivals.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
The Südderby ignites opening day
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 67/100. Regional pride takes center stage immediately as a heavily favored Bayern side looks to crush Stuttgart's opening day optimism.
The Setup
The Bundesliga returns to the Allianz Arena on August 28, 2026, dropping us straight into the fierce Südderby. While a low Stakes rating reflects the reality of Matchday 1, local bragging rights ensure the intensity will be at a boiling point. The odds suggest a lopsided Balance rating favoring Bayern München, but VfB Stuttgart thrives in the underdog role. A remarkably high Form rating for expected goals hints that fans should prepare for an attacking showcase. Bayern will unleash the creative vision of J. Musiala, aiming to outclass Stuttgart's core, which is anchored by A. Stiller.
Key Battle
With tactical systems still settling on opening weekend, this clash will be decided by unit cohesion. The home side's relentless attacking midfield line will test the away defense's ability to maintain a compact shape under severe pressure. If the visitors fail to close the half-spaces and disrupt the passing lanes, it will be a long evening in Munich.
Our Prediction
Despite a modest Stars rating lacking global megastars, the domestic talent on display is undeniable. The visitors will fight valiantly to establish their footprint on the new season, but Bayern's overwhelming home advantage and sheer offensive firepower will ultimately dictate the tempo. Expect the hosts to control possession and secure a comfortable multi-goal victory to kick off their title campaign.