Bayern Munich vs Stuttgart predictions, May 23, 2026

German DFB Pokal, on Saturday,

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As Bayern Munich prepares to host VfB Stuttgart in the German DFB Pokal on May 23, 2026, both teams enter the match with similar recent form, having each secured two victories in their last five outings. This matchup at Allianz Arena will see Bayern Munich favored heavily by bookmakers, with odds set at 1.34 for a home win, reflecting their strong historical performance in domestic cup competitions.

Bayern has demonstrated tactical flexibility under pressure, utilizing their attacking prowess to dominate possession, which has recently translated into key victories. Despite their inconsistency, they remain a formidable force, particularly at home, where they have a reputation for turning up in crucial knockout matches.

In contrast, VfB Stuttgart, also with two recent wins, will look to capitalize on any defensive lapses from Bayern. Their counter-attacking style may prove beneficial as they seek to exploit spaces left by Bayern’s high defensive line.

Forecasts suggest a 72.8% probability of a home win, with a predicted final score of 2:1. However, football’s unpredictability means Stuttgart could very well challenge Bayern’s dominance, making this an intriguing encounter.

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Bayern
70.6%
Draw
17.1%
Stuttgart
12.3%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:1

Outrights of German DFB Pokal Bayern Munich: 74.41%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
bet_at_home 1.36 5.9 7.75
betsson 1.35 5.4 8.3
MarathonBet 1.36 6.19 8.35 Watch Watch and Bet
WilliamHill 1.3 5 7
Pinnacle 1.36 5.44 7.54

Latest Results

16.05.26 Bayern Munich – 1. FC Köln – 5:1
09.05.26 VfL Wolfsburg – Bayern Munich – 0:1
06.05.26 Bayern Munich – Paris Saint-Germain – 1:1
02.05.26 Bayern Munich – 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 – 3:3
28.04.26 Paris Saint-Germain – Bayern Munich – 5:4
16.05.26 Eintracht Frankfurt – VfB Stuttgart – 2:2
09.05.26 VfB Stuttgart – Bayer Leverkusen – 3:1
02.05.26 TSG Hoffenheim – VfB Stuttgart – 3:3
26.04.26 VfB Stuttgart – Werder Bremen – 1:1
23.04.26 VfB Stuttgart – SC Freiburg – 2:1 ET

Facts

  • Neutral location – Olympiastadion.
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Bayern won 5.
  • Bayern has been quite unpredictable recently (last 5 games: 2 wins).
  • Stuttgart is in very good shape now (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
  • In this match, Bayern is the undisputed favorite.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Bayern won 16 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 59:19. (average 3:1).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Bayern won 7 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 30:11. (average 3:1.1).

    Latest Head To Head

    19.04.26 Bayern Munich – VfB Stuttgart – 4:2
    06.12.25 VfB Stuttgart – Bayern Munich – 0:5
    16.08.25 VfB Stuttgart – Bayern Munich – 1:2
    28.02.25 VfB Stuttgart – Bayern Munich – 1:3
    19.10.24 Bayern Munich – VfB Stuttgart – 4:0

    Standings

    Draw

    2025/26

    1/32-finals

    1 Engers Eintracht Frankfurt 0 : 5
    2 RW Essen Dortmund 0 : 1
    3 Viktoria Koln Paderborn 1 : 3
    4 Grossaspach Bayer Leverkusen 0 : 4
    5 Delmenhorst B. Monchengladbach 2 : 3
    6 Meuselwitz Karlsruher SC 0 : 5
    7 Norderstedt St. Pauli 0 : 1
    8 Hansa Rostock Hoffenheim 0 : 4
    9 FC Gutersloh Union Berlin 0 : 5
    10 Arminia Bielefeld Werder Bremen 1 : 0
    11 Regensburg FC Koln 1 : 2
    12 Wehen Bayern Munich 2 : 3
    13 Cottbus Hannover 1 : 0
    14 Sandhausen RB Leipzig 2 : 4
    15 Illertissen Nurnberg 4 : 3
    16 Saarbrucken Magdeburg 1 : 3
    17 Bahlinger Heidenheim 0 : 5
    18 Pirmasens Hamburger SV 1 : 2
    19 Hemelingen Wolfsburg 0 : 9
    20 FC 08 Homburg Holstein Kiel 0 : 2
    21 Hallescher Augsburg 0 : 2
    22 BFC Dynamo Bochum 1 : 3
    23 SG Dynamo Dresden Mainz 0 : 1
    24 Braunschweig Stuttgart 4 : 5
    25 Preussen Munster Hertha Berlin 0 : 1
    26 Ulm Elversberg 0 : 1
    27 Lohne Greuther Furth 0 : 2
    28 RSV Eintracht Kaiserslautern 0 : 7
    29 Schweinfurt Dusseldorf 2 : 4
    30 Lotte Freiburg 0 : 2
    31 Lubeck Darmstadt 1 : 2
    32 Lokomotive Leipzig Schalke 0 : 1

    1/16-finals

    1 Eintracht Frankfurt Dortmund 1 : 2
    2 Paderborn Bayer Leverkusen 2 : 4
    3 B. Monchengladbach Karlsruher SC 3 : 1
    4 St. Pauli Hoffenheim 3 : 2
    5 Union Berlin Arminia Bielefeld 2 : 1
    6 FC Koln Bayern Munich 1 : 4
    7 Cottbus RB Leipzig 1 : 4
    8 Illertissen Magdeburg 0 : 3
    9 Heidenheim Hamburger SV 0 : 1
    10 Wolfsburg Holstein Kiel 0 : 1
    11 Augsburg Bochum 0 : 1
    12 Mainz Stuttgart 0 : 2
    13 Hertha Berlin Elversberg 3 : 0
    14 Greuther Furth Kaiserslautern 0 : 1
    15 Dusseldorf Freiburg 1 : 3
    16 Darmstadt Schalke 4 : 0

    1/8-finals

    1 Dortmund Bayer Leverkusen 0 : 1
    2 B. Monchengladbach St. Pauli 1 : 2
    3 Union Berlin Bayern Munich 2 : 3
    4 RB Leipzig Magdeburg 3 : 1
    5 Hamburger SV Holstein Kiel 1 : 2
    6 Bochum Stuttgart 0 : 2
    7 Hertha Berlin Kaiserslautern 6 : 1
    8 Freiburg Darmstadt 2 : 0

    Quarter-finals

    1 Bayer Leverkusen St. Pauli 3 : 0
    2 Bayern Munich RB Leipzig 2 : 0
    3 Holstein Kiel Stuttgart 0 : 3
    4 Hertha Berlin Freiburg 1 : 2

    Semi-finals

    1 Bayer Leverkusen Bayern Munich 0 : 2
    2 Stuttgart Freiburg 2 : 1

    Final

    1 Bayern Munich Stuttgart

    German DFB Pokal Outrights

    1. Bayern Munich: 1.14 (74.41%)

    2. VfB Stuttgart: 5.06 (16.79%)

    3. Eintracht Frankfurt: 26 (3.27%)

    4. Wolfsburg: 41 (2.07%)

    5. Augsburg: 81 (1.05%)

    6. Hoffenheim: 81 (1.05%)

    7. Heidenheim: 126 (0.67%)

    8. Elversberg: 251 (0.34%)

    9. Karlsruher: 251 (0.34%)

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