Stuttgart vs Young Boys
UEFA Europa League – Main Stage, Round 8
Match Date: January 29, 2026
Kick-off Time: 21:00 (Central European Time, Stuttgart local time)
Venue: MHPArena, Stuttgart
Match Preview
In the 8th round of the UEFA Europa League main stage, Stuttgart will host Swiss side Young Boys. The visitors arrive in Germany with a clear objective: avoid defeat and stay competitive in the final standings of the group phase.
Stuttgart have not been able to fully replicate their outstanding 2024 campaign, when they finished as Bundesliga runners-up. Since then, the German club has dropped to mid-table and narrowly missed out on Champions League qualification. However, they ended last season on a high note by lifting a domestic cup trophy and are currently pushing hard for a top-three finish in the Bundesliga.
Young Boys, meanwhile, are experiencing a noticeable decline compared to their dominant domestic run between 2018 and 2024, during which they claimed six league titles. Last season, the Bern-based club finished only third, and this campaign they are already more than ten points behind the league leaders, with a top-six finish still not mathematically secured.
Europa League Form Overview
Stuttgart opened their Europa League campaign with a narrow 2-1 victory over Celta Vigo, but that positive start was followed by two consecutive defeats. Hoeneß’s side quickly recovered, though, going on to defeat Feyenoord, Go Ahead Eagles, and Maccabi Tel Aviv. Their only setback during that run came against Roma, where they fell 0-2 away from home.
Young Boys came through the qualification rounds confidently, eliminating Slovan Bratislava. In the 2025 group stage, the Swiss side produced an inconsistent record of three wins and three losses. In their most recent match, they were beaten at home by Lyon, conceding once and failing to find an equalizer.
Stuttgart vs Young Boys: Key Stats and Trends
Stuttgart have won three of their last four Europa League matches
Stuttgart average 1.71 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per match in league competition
Young Boys have won five of their nine Europa League matches this season
Young Boys average 1.33 goals scored and 1.67 goals conceded per Europa League match
Possible Starting Lineups
Stuttgart (probable lineup)
Nübel – Hendricks, Chabot, Jeltsch – Mittelstädt, Führich, Leveling, Andres, Karazor, Assignon – Undav
Young Boys (probable lineup)
Keller – Benito, Lauper, Wüthrich, Janko – Fernandes, Raveloson, Virginijus, Sanches, Males – Cordova
Head-to-Head History
The two clubs previously met in European competition in 2010, with each side winning their home match. More recently, in December 2024, Stuttgart delivered a dominant performance, defeating Young Boys 5-1 on home soil.
Odds Analysis
Market | Selection | Odds
Total Goals | Under 3.5 Goals | 1.68
Match Result | Stuttgart Win | 1.75
Match Result | Draw | 3.60
Match Result | Young Boys Win | 4.40
Both Teams to Score | No | 1.85
Odds suggest Stuttgart are clear favorites at home, but not expected to run away with the match. The relatively low total-goals line reflects expectations of a controlled tempo rather than an open attacking contest.
Free Prediction
We do not expect a particularly spectacular or high-intensity encounter. Stuttgart are likely to control possession, while Young Boys will prioritize defensive stability and damage limitation. Given both teams’ recent European trends and scoring averages, the safest and most logical choice is:
Total Under 3.5 Goals
Odds: 1.68
