The DFL Supercup showdown between Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart is set to be an exciting encounter, with both teams looking to make a strong statement. Here’s a preview of the match:

Match Details

– Date: August 16, 2025
– Time: 7:30 PM BST (12:00 AM IST, August 17)
– Venue: MHP Arena, Stuttgart
– Referee: Harm Osmers
– VAR: In use

Team Analysis

VfB Stuttgart

– Recent Form: Stuttgart has been inconsistent, with one win, one draw, and three losses in their last five matches.
– Key Players: Nick Woltemade, Ermedin Demirovic, and Deniz Undav.
– Injuries: No major injuries reported.

Bayern Munich

– Recent Form: Bayern Munich has been dominant, with four wins and one draw in their last five matches.
– Key Players: Harry Kane, Leroy Sane (reportedly leaving the club), and Joshua Kimmich.
– Injuries: Alphonso Davies, Jamal Musiala, Hiroki Ito, and Aleksandar Pavlovic are all injured.

Head-to-Head Statistics

– Total Matches: 162
– VfB Stuttgart Wins: 38
– Bayern Munich Wins: 95
– Draws: 29
– Bayern Munich’s Dominance: 84 wins in 128 competitive matches since the Bundesliga’s founding.

Prediction

– Match Prediction: Bayern Munich to win 3-2 against VfB Stuttgart.
– Betting Tips: Bayern Munich to win, Harry Kane to score, and over 3.5 goals.
– Opta Win Probability: Bayern Munich (48.1%), Draw (24.1%), VfB Stuttgart (27.7%) ¹ ².

What to Watch For

– Bayern Munich’s Attack: Harry Kane’s goal-scoring ability and Joshua Kimmich’s creativity will be key to Bayern’s success.
– VfB Stuttgart’s Counter-Attacks: Stuttgart’s high-energy aggression and entertaining style of play can make them difficult to beat.
– Nick Woltemade’s Performance: Woltemade’s impressive form for Stuttgart and his link with Bayern Munich will be an interesting aspect to watch.

Broadcast Details

– India: Sony Sports Network and SonyLIV
– UK: Sky Sports
– Germany: Sky Deutschland
– USA: fuboTV and ESPN+ ¹