Preview: VfB Stuttgart vs Union Berlin Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Bundesliga 2025-26

The Iron Ones emerged victorious when these sides last met.

VfB Stuttgart are now gearing up to have a face-off against FC Union Berlin for their matchweek 18 fixture of the 2025-26 Bundesliga. This is going to be an interesting fixture, taking place at the MHP Arena.

The Reds are coming in after securing a 3-2 win against Eintracht Frankfurt in their previous league outing. They are now placed fourth on the league table at the moment.

A win in their upcoming contest is surely going to help them jump up a spot. VfB Stuttgart have performed well in their last three games and will be looking to continue their winning run.

Having won just six of their 17 games, Union Berlin are placed ninth on the Bundesliga points table. They have not come up with the best performances this season, but are putting good amount of effort. The Iron Ones might feel some pressure going into their next match as they will be away from home.

Kick-off:

• Location: Stuttgart, Germany
• Stadium: MHP Arena
• Date: Sunday, January 18
• Kick-off Time: 08:00 p.m. IST/ 02:30 p.m. GMT/ 09:30 a.m. ET/ 06:30 p.m. PT
• Referee: Deniz Aytekin
• VAR: In use

Form:

Stuttgart: W-D-W-W-W

Berlin: W-W-W-D-D

Players to Watch

Deniz Undav (VfB Stuttgart)

Deniz Undav scored one of the goals for the Reds in their previous league game against the Eagles. He will be gearing up to play a crucial role in the attacking front once again. In 13 Bundesliga appearances this season, Undav has scored 10 goals and also has two assists to his name.

Oliver Burke (Union Berlin)

Oliver Burke is going to be one of the main men in the attacking front for FC Union Berlin. Even though he failed to score a goal for his side in the previous game, Burke will be looking to step up his game and help his side stand a chance against the Reds. In 15 league games of the ongoing campaign, he has scored four goals.

Match Facts

• VfB Stuttgart have won four of their last five matches.
• FC Union Berlin have secured three wins in their last five games.
• The Reds have defeated the Iron Ones three times in their last five attempts.

Stuttgart vs Union Berlin: Betting Tips and Odds

• The hosts to win @4/6 William Hill
• Denis Undav to score @6/4 SkyBet
• Goals over 3.5 @21/10 BetMGM

Injury and Team News

Tiago Tomas, Lazar Jovanovic, Luca Jaquez, Dan-Axel Zagadou and Ameen Al Dakhil are not going to be in action for VfB Stuttgart. They are not match fit.

FC Union Berlin will miss out on the services of Robert Skov due to his injury and Derrick Kohn because of suspension. Tom Rothe and Tim Sharke might also miss out due to physical discomfort.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 16

Stuttgart won: 5

Berlin won: 4

Draws: 7

Predicted Lineups

VfB Stuttgart predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Nübel (GK); Vagnoman, Hendriks, Chabot, Mittelstädt; Leweling, Karazor, Stiller, Führich; Undav, Demirovic

Union Berlin predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Ronnow (GK); Doekhi, Querfeld, Leite; Trimmel, Khedira, Schafer, N’Soki; Woo-Yeong, Ansah; Burke

Match Prediction

This is going to be an intense fixture between these clubs. VfB Stuttgart are likely to come out on top. They should secure a win against FC Union Berlin in their upcoming Bundesliga clash

Prediction: Stuttgart 3-2 Berlin

Telecast Details

India: Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: Sky Sports, BBC, Amazon 

USA: ESPN+

Nigeria: StarTimes, Canal+

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