Bayern Munich vs. VfB Stuttgart: Lineups, team news, injuries, and more!
Location: MHP Arena, Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Date: December 6, 2025
Kickoff: 3:30 PM Local time | 9:30 AM EST | 6:30 AM PST
TV/streaming: ESPN+, Find Your Country
Bayern Munich narrowly escaped Union Berlin with a 3-2 win in the DFB-Pokal, the result sending the visitors through to the next round. Bayern will travel yet again, this time westward, to play against VfB Stuttgart as the season reaches the halfway point.
The last match between the two teams was the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup in August, a match that the Rekordmeister won 2-1. A lot has changed since, so this showdown will either see the Swabians’ disappointment against the Bavarians continue or a complete surprise.
Team news
Aleksandar Pavlović got substituted early in the second half against Union, but he said that he’s feeling alright, that it’s nothing serious. Assuming he’s fit,
The same team that played against Union is likely to go again versus Stuttgart. The defense and goalkeeper, midfield, and attack is the same, bar Serge Gnabry slotting in the middle for Lennart Karl. There is a chance that the 17-year-old will start this game, and Gnabry — who was reportedly not well enough to start against Union — starts on the bench again. Similarly, Tom Bischof can slot in midfield if Pavlović is rested. Hiroki Itō, gradually getting minutes on his return from injury, is a likely candidate to slot in at left-back in the second half.
