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 Overview
In the 8th round of the UEFA Europa League main stage, Stuttgart will host Young Boys at home. The Swiss side travel to Germany with a pragmatic goal — avoiding defeat in a difficult away fixture.
Team Form and Background
Stuttgart were unable to sustain the impressive level they showed in 2024, when they finished as Bundesliga runners-up. Since then, the German club has slipped into mid-table and narrowly missed out on the Champions League playoffs. Still, they closed that season with a domestic cup triumph and are currently engaged in a strong push for a top-three league finish.
Young Boys, after a period of domestic dominance that saw them claim six league titles between 2018 and 2024, have also experienced a decline. They finished only third last season and now find themselves more than ten points behind the league leaders. A top-six finish is not yet guaranteed.
Europa League Campaign Analysis
Stuttgart began their Europa League journey with a 2-1 victory over Celta Vigo but then suffered two consecutive defeats. Hoeneß’s side responded well, however, recording wins against Feyenoord, Go Ahead Eagles, and Maccabi Tel Aviv. Their only setback during this run came in a 0-2 loss away to Roma.
Young Boys progressed confidently through qualification by eliminating Slovan Bratislava. In the 2025 group stage, they posted an evenly balanced record of three wins and three losses. In the most recent round, they lost at home to 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 play
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 Record
The teams met in European competition back in 2010, with both sides winning their respective home matches. More recently, in December 2024, Stuttgart dominated Young Boys with a convincing 5-1 home victory.
Odds Analysis
Market | Selection | Odds
Match Result | Stuttgart Win | 1.75
Match Result | Draw | 3.60
Match Result | Young Boys Win | 4.40
Total Goals | Under 3.5 Goals | 1.68
Both Teams to Score | No | 1.85
The odds indicate Stuttgart are strong favorites at home, but bookmakers do not expect a high-scoring encounter. The under 3.5 goals market stands out as the most stable option based on recent European performances from both teams.
Free Prediction
This fixture is unlikely to develop into an open or particularly entertaining contest. Stuttgart should control the game, while Young Boys are expected to adopt a cautious, defense-first approach. With both teams showing moderate scoring efficiency, the safest betting option remains:
Total Under 3.5 Goals
Odds: 1.68
