2026-2027 Bundesliga: Bayern Munich vs. Stuttgart—Probable Lineups

Bayern Munich’s season kicks off: The German champions will make their home debut against Stuttgart at 8:30 p.m. on Friday evening, as is tradition. Kompany’s team has just won the German Super Cup, defeating Borussia Dortmund 2-1, and aims to dominate domestically again this season; watch out, though, for Hoeness’s team, which got off to a strong start in the Cup with a 4-0 rout of Hansa Rostock.

Kane is the center forward, with attacking midfielders Olise, Saibari, and Luis Díaz behind him. In midfield are Kimmich and Pavlovic, with Laimer and Brown on the wings. Tah and Upamecano anchor the defense in front of the ever-reliable Neuer. Kompany has confirmed that Jamal Musiala will not play after falling ill in recent weeks.

Stuttgart will field Pejinović as the center forward, with Tiago Tomás, Undav, and Führich in the attacking midfield. In midfield are Promel and Angelo Stiller.

Bayern Munich vs. Stuttgart: Probable Lineups
Bayern Munich (4-2-3-1): Neuer; Laimer, Tah, Upamecano, Brown; Pavlović, Kimmich; Olise, Saibari, Luis Díaz; Kane. Coach: Kompany
Stuttgart (4-2-3-1): Bredlow; Vagnoman, Jeltsch, Chabot, Mittelstädt; Prömel, Stiller; Tiago Tomás, Undav, Führich; Pejčinović. Head Coach: Hoeneß

“A new season is beginning, and as far as I’m concerned, we’re starting from scratch—we have to prove ourselves all over again. And that’s a huge source of motivation for me,” Vincent Kompany explained his philosophy at a press conference.