Bayern vs Stuttgart Prediction
🔊 Can Stuttgart defend their status as reigning DFB-Pokal holders? At Berlin’s Olympiastadion, Sebastian Hoeneß’s side will line up as the nominal away team against the current Bundesliga champions, who haven’t lifted the national cup since the 2019/20 campaign. The Munich giants are chasing a domestic double and enter as clear favourites-a status well earned, having beaten the Swabians in each of their last five meetings. Still, Stuttgart have enjoyed a superb season and will be aiming to secure the fifth DFB-Pokal trophy in club history.
Head-to-Head
📊 In Matchday 30 of the Bundesliga, Bayern found themselves trailing Stuttgart 0-1 but managed to turn the game around, securing a 4-2 victory with goals from Raphael Guerreiro, Nicolas Jackson, Alphonso Davies, and Harry Kane. Andres Chema netted a late second for the visitors. Overall, Bayern have dominated recent head-to-head clashes, having won all five of their previous meetings with Stuttgart.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

Bayern Munich Team Overview
🔴 Vincent Kompany’s side head into the final in terrific form. Bayern wrapped up their Bundesliga campaign with a commanding 5-1 win over Köln: Harry Kane netted a hat-trick, while Tom Bischof and Nicolas Jackson also found the scoresheet. From the very start of the season, Bayern established a significant gap over their rivals, and no one managed to mount a serious challenge. In the end, they finished 16 points clear of second-placed Borussia Dortmund. Kane finished as the league’s top scorer with 36 goals, while Michael Olise was named Player of the Season after tallying 34 goal involvements (15 goals, 19 assists).
🏆 Bayern’s DFB-Pokal journey has been far from straightforward. In the opening round, Kompany’s men narrowly edged past third-tier Wehen Wiesbaden (3-2). They then knocked out Köln (4-1), Union Berlin (3-2), Leipzig (2-0), and Bayer Leverkusen (2-0) to reach the final for the first time in six years. Bayern last contested the trophy in the 2019/20 season, defeating Bayer Leverkusen 4-2 to claim their record-extending 20th cup triumph.
Match Results: Bayern Munich

Stuttgart Team Overview
⚪ In the final round of the Bundesliga, Stuttgart battled to a 2-2 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt on the road. The visitors took command in the first half, racing to a two-goal lead through strikes from Andres Chema and Nicolas Nartey, but let their advantage slip after the break. Nevertheless, the Swabians achieved their main goal for the campaign, clinching a Champions League spot with a fourth-place finish. Deniz Undav emerged as the club’s standout player, netting 25 goals across all competitions. The German forward proved pivotal to Stuttgart’s success this season.
🏆 Stuttgart’s journey in the DFB-Pokal was anything but straightforward. In the opening round, they needed penalties (8-7) to get past Eintracht Braunschweig after a dramatic 4-4 draw over 120 minutes. The Swabians then dispatched Mainz (2-0), Bochum (2-0), and Holstein Kiel (3-0) in regulation time. In the semi-finals against Freiburg (2-1), Sebastian Hoeneß’s side came from behind-Undav forced extra time with a crucial goal before Tiago Tomás struck the winner. Stuttgart are aiming to defend the trophy they lifted last season, when they defeated Arminia Bielefeld 4-2 in the final. The Swabians have previously won the cup in 1954, 1958, 1986, and 1997.
Match Results: Stuttgart
Latest news
Bayern Munich
🎙️ Vincent Kompany after the end of the league campaign: "We're not done yet. We still have a shot at the domestic double. We can't afford to lose what makes us strong. The bar for next season is already set extremely high."
❌ If Manuel Neuer is unable to fully resume training by Thursday, Jonas Urbig is expected to start in goal for Bayern in the final against Stuttgart. The club wants to avoid making a last-minute decision. Alphonso Davies and Serge Gnabry are both confirmed absentees due to injury and will not be available for Bayern.
Stuttgart
🎙️ Sebastian Hoeneß summed up the season: "We achieved our main goal and secured a place in the Champions League. That’s something special. I want to congratulate the team and the whole club-we put together a really consistent campaign in the Bundesliga. The race for Champions League spots brought real pressure, and I take my hat off to the lads for how they handled it."
💊 Stuttgart report no fresh injury concerns. In fact, Sebastian Hoeneß has a full-strength squad at his disposal, with the treatment room currently empty.
Probable Line-ups
📋 Bayern predicted XI: Neuer - Stanisic, Tah, Upamecano, Laimer - Kimmich, Pavlovic - Dias, Musiala, Olise - Kane
📋 Stuttgart predicted XI: Nübel - Mittelstädt, Chabot, Hendricks - Führich, Stiller, Andres Chema, Leveling, Nartey - Undav, Demirovic
🟨 Yellow Card Prediction
Sven Jablonski will take charge of the final, bringing an average of 3.5 cards per game over his last 10 matches. The DFB-Pokal final promises to be an emotional, hard-fought contest. Stuttgart are likely to spend long spells without the ball, relying on tactical fouls to disrupt Bayern’s quick attacks. At the same time, Bayern’s defensive setup isn’t flawless, often leaving space for Stuttgart to exploit on the break. Stuttgart’s attacking line has the pace and skill to force Bayern into breaking up counter-attacks. Given these dynamics, backing over 3.5 yellow cards looks like a strong play. This line has landed in three of the last four head-to-head meetings. Bookmakers’ odds for this market will be available closer to kick-off.
⚽ Goals Prediction
Both sides favour high-intensity attacking football, and recent head-to-heads have consistently delivered goals. Each of the last 16 encounters between these clubs has produced at least three goals. The logical bet here is over 2.5 goals at 1.33*.
🚩 Corners Prediction
Bayern top the Bundesliga for average corners per game with 6.4, while Stuttgart also rank among the league’s best, averaging 5.7 per match. Expect Bayern to attack relentlessly down the flanks and keep Stuttgart’s box under pressure, while Stuttgart are more than capable of launching quick counters of their own. The pick here is over 8.5 total corners.
🚀 Player Stat Bet
The key man in this final is Harry Kane. The England international is in top form and has a habit of scoring against Stuttgart. If Kane finds the net in the final, he’ll have scored in every round of this season’s DFB-Pokal-a feat even Robert Lewandowski and Gerd Müller never achieved. The bet: Harry Kane to score at 1.48*.
😱 High-Risk Bet
Stuttgart are dangerous in transition and could capitalise on Bayern’s high defensive line. Kompany’s side still leave space behind their back four, especially when pressing aggressively. On top of that, Stuttgart come into the final riding a wave of confidence and will be highly motivated to defend their title. For those chasing bigger odds, Stuttgart to win at 8.5* is an intriguing option.
🎯 Safe Bet
No matter the scoreline, Bayern’s philosophy is built on relentless attacking pressure. They maintain their intensity after the break, and a goal from Munich in the second half has become a trademark-landing in 24 straight matches and in eight of the last nine head-to-heads. The solid pick: Bayern to score in the second half, priced at 1.25*.
👀 If the Game Doesn’t Go to Plan
If Stuttgart manage to close down the middle, slow the pace, and neutralise Dias and Olise out wide, this final could turn into a cagey affair. An alternative live bet worth considering: draw in regular time at 6.15*.
*Odds are approximate and may vary across different bookmakers.
Editorial Prediction
Stuttgart have the quality to trouble Bayern, but over the course of ninety minutes, Bayern’s class should make the difference. Sebastian Hoeneß’s side are enjoying a superb campaign and have fully earned their place in the DFB-Pokal final. The Swabians are one of the Bundesliga’s most dynamic teams: they play at a high tempo, attack with pace down the flanks, and constantly press after losing possession-making them a dangerous opponent for anyone.
Still, when it comes to squad depth, attacking options, and experience on the big stage, Bayern look like clear favourites for this final. The Munich club have also beaten Stuttgart five times in a row, scoring at least twice in each meeting. Our prediction: Bayern to win with a -1.5 handicap. Predicted scoreline: 3-1.
