EBN- Bayern Munich is looking for a win against its host, Stuttgart , in the match scheduled for 9:30 pm today, Friday, in the opening matches of the 24th round of the German League, which will be held at the Mercedes-Benz Arena.
Stuttgart vs Bayern Munich
Stuttgart are seventh on 36 points in the Bundesliga table and are still in contention for Champions League qualification despite a 1-1 draw with Hoffenheim last weekend, while Bayern Munich are eight points clear at the top of the Bundesliga, with the Bavarians on 58 points after a 4-0 win over Eintracht Frankfurt on Sunday.
Bayern Munich vs Stuttgart
Stuttgart’s injury list is relatively small, with striker Bilal Toure and defender Dan-Axel Zagadou still out, with Finn Giltsch and Julian Chabot expected to slot in ahead of goalkeeper Alexander Nübel, while Leonidas Stergiou and Maximilian Mittelstadt could feature in the Bayern line-up.
Bayern Munich’s absentees include centre-back Dayot Upamecano and midfielder Joshua Kimmich, with Eric Dier almost certain to play alongside Kim Min-jae at centre-back, while Leon Goretzka and Aleksandar Pavlovic could feature in a double pivot on the pitch.
Harry Kane is expected to be available for selection after injury, and despite doubts over Jamal Musiala’s participation, he still has a chance of being selected in the starting line up.
Stuttgart expected lineup:
Nobel in goal; Leonidas Stergiou, Gilch, Chabot, Mittelstadt; Lewelling, Karazur, Stiller, Fuhrich; Undav, Weltmaad.
Bayern Munich expected lineup:
Neuer in goal; Laimer, Dier, Kim, Davies; Goretzka, Pavlovic; Ulisse, Musiala, Sane; Kane.
