The final score alone tells you that Bayern Munich dominated VfB Stuttgart, but the underlying numbers paint an even clearer picture of just how comprehensive this performance was.
Bayern Munich dropped the visitors 5-1 on the scoreboard, but also finished the match with 59% possession and produced 21 shots, including nine on target. Stuttgart managed 11 shots with only four finding the target. The biggest difference, however, came in the quality of the chances created, with Bayern Munich recording
an incredible 3.93 expected goals compared to Stuttgart’s 0.86.
Vincent Kompany’s side also generated six big chances and registered 49 touches in the opposition box, compared to just two big chances and 17 touches for Stuttgart in the graphic.
The passing numbers were similarly impressive. Bayern Munich completed 448 passes at an 82% accuracy rate, while Stuttgart completed 279 at 76%.
What makes the statistics particularly encouraging is that Bayern Munich did not simply take advantage of Stuttgart after the scoreline opened up. They consistently created opportunities throughout the match and ultimately turned that pressure into five goals.
A 5-1 victory is impressive enough. When the numbers behind it look like this, it becomes even more convincing evidence that Bayern Munich are ready to defend their Bundesliga crown.
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