Our expert offers his best Bayern Munich vs Stuttgart Predictions, Lineups, Odds & Tips for their opening league game this evening, including value on the player shots on target bet.
Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly entered a battle to land Freiburg striker Igor Matanovic before the transfer window slams shut. The towering Croatia international has become a primary target for the Premier League giants as they look to bolster their attacking options for the new campaign.
Ipswich Town have pulled off a major coup by completing the signing of Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Exequiel Palacios on a four-year deal. The 27-year-old World Cup winner brings elite top-flight pedigree and significant silverware to Portman Road, having played a key role during the Werkself's historic domestic campaign before heading to England.
Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany has confirmed that Jamal Musiala will miss the club's Bundesliga opener against Stuttgart on Friday. The German international is still working his way back to full fitness following a recent health scare that saw him sidelined during the pre-season schedule.
Borussia Dortmund president Hans-Joachim Watzke has admitted Bayern Munich are overwhelming favourites for the Bundesliga title, insisting his side cannot compete economically. Despite picking up 73 points last season, Watzke conceded that Vincent Kompany's dominant champions remain out of reach for the rest of German football.
Harry Kane has weighed in on the European landscape, identifying Paris Saint-Germain as the frontrunners for the upcoming Champions League campaign. The Bayern Munich striker spoke ahead of the highly anticipated league phase draw, where the continent's elite clubs will discover their initial path to glory.
Bayern Munich have moved to secure the long-term stability of their executive team by handing new contracts to sporting director Max Eberl and CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen. The duo, who have been instrumental in the club's recent successes, have both committed their futures to the Allianz Arena until 2029.
Alan Shearer may need to watch out, with Emile Heskey telling GOAL that Harry Kane could line up a Premier League return for 2028 - after extending his contract at Bayern Munich - with more records to be broken in that division. A history-making spell at Tottenham for the prolific striker came to a close in 2023, but does he have unfinished business in English football?
Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck has broken his silence regarding his recovery from the ankle injury sustained at the 2026 World Cup. The 26-year-old missed the entire pre-season and the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup defeat to Bayern Munich but expressed optimism that his return to action will not take much longer.
Harry Kane has added another massive trophy to his shelf after the Bayern Munich star won Germany's player of the year award for 2026. The England international beat his teammate Michael Olise in the annual poll run by Kicker magazine that involved hundreds of members of the German sports journalists association.
Joao Palhinha is on the verge of bringing his frustrating spell at Bayern Munich to an end after the German giants reached a significant breakthrough in negotiations. The Portugal international is now expected to return to his homeland by joining Benfica, following a difficult period where he struggled to secure a regular starting spot in the Bundesliga.
Bayern Munich have moved to ease concerns regarding Jamal Musiala's playing future after the Germany international collapsed in two successive pre-season friendlies. Club sources stressed that there is no evidence the playmaker cannot continue at the highest level after being diagnosed with a temporary and easily treatable neurological dysfunction.
Deniz Undav has opened up about a harrowing health battle that nearly cost him his life on two separate occasions. The former Brighton & Hove Albion striker, who is currently starring for Stuttgart and the German national team, revealed the terrifying details of a severe allergic reaction that left him unable to breathe.
Harry Kane has suggested that his desire to return to the Premier League has significantly faded since his move to Germany. The England captain, who is closing in on a new contract at Bayern Munich, admitted that he no longer feels the same 'itch' to chase down Alan Shearer’s historic scoring record.
Jamal Musiala sparked major concern after suffering his second collapse on the pitch in the space of four days. A leading neurologist has now shed light on the potential condition affecting the Bayern Munich star.
Reigan Heskey has left Manchester City for a new challenge in Germany, with the 18-year-old’s father - ex-Liverpool and England striker Emile - telling GOAL why that transfer call was made. The highly-rated forward, who has starred for his country at U18 level, has decided to follow in the footsteps of Jadon Sancho and Jude Bellingham by heading to the Bundesliga.
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