The upcoming Bundesliga match between Stuttgart and Bayern München is a crucial fixture in the current season, with both teams vying for important points. Stuttgart, playing at home, will look to leverage their strong attacking statistics, having scored an average of 1.78 goals per match this season. However, they face a formidable opponent in Bayern München, who boast an impressive average of 3.09 goals per game and a solid defensive record, conceding only 0.82 goals on average.
Stuttgart's strength lies in their offensive play, with a high possession rate of 57.17% and a commendable expected goals (xG) of 1.99. Their ability to create chances is evident from their average of 12.39 shots per game, with 5.39 on target. However, their defense will be tested against Bayern's prolific attack, led by Harry Kane, who has netted 21 goals this season.
Bayern München, on the other hand, have been dominant in possession, averaging 68.23%, and their passing accuracy is reflected in their 671.82 successful passes per game. Their tactical approach focuses on controlling the game and exploiting defensive weaknesses, which could be a challenge for Stuttgart's defense, which concedes an average of 1.48 goals per match.
Head-to-head statistics favor Bayern, who have historically performed well against Stuttgart. However, Stuttgart's home advantage and their ability to score could make this a competitive match. Both teams have shown a tendency for high-scoring games, with Stuttgart's matches seeing over 2.5 goals 69.57% of the time, and Bayern's 77.27%.