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As VfB Stuttgart prepares to host Young Boys in the UEFA Europa League on January 29, 2026, the stakes are high for both teams. Stuttgart enters the match with a strong recent form, securing victories in 3 of their last 5 matches, showcasing their efficient attacking capabilities and solid defensive structure. Their dominant home advantage further bolsters their confidence, making them a formidable opponent.
Conversely, Young Boys have struggled lately, managing to win only 1 of their last 5 encounters. This underwhelming performance may pose challenges in terms of maintaining composure and consistency on the pitch against a Stuttgart side that is firing on all cylinders. The tactical approach of Stuttgart, characterized by quick transitions and a robust midfield, could exploit Young Boys’ vulnerabilities, especially if they are unable to regain their rhythm.
The bookmakers reflect this by favoring Stuttgart with odds of 1.34 for a home win compared to 8.88 for an away victory. Our predictive model suggests a 73% probability of a Stuttgart win, highlighting their status as favorites. However, in tournament football, unexpected outcomes are always possible, making this an intriguing fixture for fans and bettors alike.
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| Stuttgart 71.6% |
Draw 17.9% |
Young Boys 10.5% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 2:0
Outrights of UEFA Europa League Young Boys: 0.71%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.34 | 5.25 | 8.75 | |
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1.33 | 5.5 | 9.6 | |
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1.36 | 5.47 | 10 | |
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1.35 | 5.32 | 8.15 |
Latest Results
| 18.01.26 VfB Stuttgart – Union Berlin – 1:1 13.01.26 VfB Stuttgart – Eintracht Frankfurt – 3:2 10.01.26 Bayer Leverkusen – VfB Stuttgart – 1:4 05.01.26 VfB Stuttgart – FC Luzern – 3:2 20.12.25 VfB Stuttgart – TSG Hoffenheim – 0:0 |
22.01.26 Young Boys – Olympique Lyon – 0:1 17.01.26 Young Boys – Lausanne-Sport – 1:3 07.01.26 Young Boys – FC Dinamo Bucureşti – 0:2 21.12.25 FC Lugano – Young Boys – 3:0 17.12.25 Young Boys – Grasshoppers – 2:6 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 11.12.24 VfB Stuttgart – Young Boys – 5:1 29.06.19 Young Boys – VfB Stuttgart – 3:1 11.07.15 Young Boys – VfB Stuttgart – 4:1 |
Standings
League phase
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Lyon | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 14:3 | 11 | 18 |
| 2 | Aston Villa | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 11:4 | 7 | 18 |
| 3 | Freiburg | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 10:3 | 7 | 17 |
| 4 | Midtjylland | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 16:8 | 8 | 16 |
| 5 | Betis | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 11:6 | 5 | 14 |
| 6 | Ferencvaros | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 11:6 | 5 | 14 |
| 7 | FC Porto | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 10:6 | 4 | 14 |
| 8 | Braga | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10:5 | 5 | 13 |
| 9 | Crvena zvezda | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 6:5 | 1 | 13 |
| 10 | Stuttgart | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 12:5 | 7 | 12 |
| 11 | PAOK | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 15:10 | 5 | 12 |
| 12 | AS Roma | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 10:5 | 5 | 12 |
| 13 | Bologna | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 11:7 | 4 | 12 |
| 14 | Nottingham | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11:6 | 5 | 11 |
| 15 | Plzen | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 7:3 | 4 | 11 |
| 16 | Fenerbahce | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9:6 | 3 | 11 |
| 17 | Panathinaikos | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9:7 | 2 | 10 |
| 18 | Genk | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7:6 | 1 | 10 |
| 19 | Celta Vigo | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 12:9 | 3 | 9 |
| 20 | Lille | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 10:7 | 3 | 9 |
| 21 | Brann | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9:10 | -1 | 9 |
| 22 | Young Boys | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 8:13 | -5 | 9 |
| 23 | Celtic | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9:13 | -4 | 8 |
| 24 | Ludogorets | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 11:14 | -3 | 7 |
| 25 | Din. Zagreb | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8:13 | -5 | 7 |
| 26 | Basel | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 8:9 | -1 | 6 |
| 27 | Feyenoord | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 10:13 | -3 | 6 |
| 28 | FCSB | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 7:11 | -4 | 6 |
| 29 | G.A. Eagles | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5:11 | -6 | 6 |
| 30 | Sturm Graz | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4:11 | -7 | 4 |
| 31 | Salzburg | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 5:11 | -6 | 3 |
| 32 | Utrecht | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3:9 | -6 | 1 |
| 33 | Rangers | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3:11 | -8 | 1 |
| 34 | Malmo FF | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3:13 | -10 | 1 |
| 35 | Maccabi Tel Aviv | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2:19 | -17 | 1 |
| 36 | Nice | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4:13 | -9 | 0 |
UEFA Europa League Outrights
1. Aston Villa: 4.4 (16.23%)
2. AS Roma: 7.38 (9.68%)
3. FC Porto: 8.18 (8.73%)
4. Betis: 9.08 (7.87%)
5. Nottingham: 9.28 (7.7%)
6. Lyon: 10.76 (6.64%)
7. Bologna: 13.56 (5.27%)
8. VfB Stuttgart: 21.8 (3.28%)
9. Lille: 23.8 (3%)
10. Freiburg: 24.6 (2.9%)
11. Fenerbahce: 25.2 (2.83%)
12. Celta Vigo: 27.6 (2.59%)
13. Braga: 33 (2.16%)
14. Celtic: 44.6 (1.6%)
15. Midtjylland: 48.2 (1.48%)
16. Plzen: 50.2 (1.42%)
17. Genk: 50.2 (1.42%)
18. Din. Zagreb: 53.4 (1.34%)
19. Panathinaikos: 60.2 (1.19%)
20. Basel: 65.4 (1.09%)
21. PAOK: 65.4 (1.09%)
22. Brann: 68.2 (1.05%)
23. Feyenoord: 68.2 (1.05%)
24. Ferencvaros: 93.4 (0.76%)
25. Salzburg: 100 (0.71%)
26. G.A. Eagles: 100 (0.71%)
27. Sturm Graz: 100 (0.71%)
28. Crvena zvezda: 100.2 (0.71%)
29. Utrecht: 100.2 (0.71%)
30. Young Boys: 100.2 (0.71%)
31. Nice: 110.2 (0.65%)
32. Ludogorets: 110.2 (0.65%)
33. FCSB: 130.2 (0.55%)
34. Malmo FF: 130.2 (0.55%)
35. Rangers: 130.2 (0.55%)
36. Maccabi Tel Aviv: 180.2 (0.4%)
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