Stuttgart vs Mainz prediction, odds & betting tips – 26/10/2025

The latest round of Bundesliga fixtures will see Stuttgart welcome Mainz 05 to the MHP Arena on Sunday, as they both look to add to their points tally in the German top division.

Besides the Stuttgart vs Mainz fixture, we have other Bundesliga predictions and betting tips for this weekend and beyond.

Stuttgart vs Mainz predictions: The hosts are the overwhelming favourites

Key stats

• Stuttgart have won three of their last five matches across all competitions.
• Three of Mainz's last five fixtures recorded under 2.5 goals.
• Four of Stuttgart's fixtures returned fewer than three total goals.
• Both sides scored in four of their last five meetings.

Correct score prediction: Stuttgart 1-1 Mainz

Stuttgart have enjoyed an impressive start to the season, with five wins in seven fixtures to stay third in the 2025-26 Bundesliga standings. However, they have suffered two losses in the league. They are coming into this contest off the back of a 1-0 loss to Fenerbahce in Europe, and they will be keen on getting back to winning ways.

That said, Mainz are struggling in the league, and they will be desperate to change their fortunes, beginning with this contest, and we reckon this fixture could end in a 1-1 draw.

Pre-game odds and win probability: The hosts are favoured by the bookies

• HOME: 3/4 (1.75) – 57.1%
• DRAW: 3/1 (4.0) – 25%
• AWAY: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.8%

*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

VFB Stuttgart are the favourites, if the projections of the bookies are anything to go by. The hosts have odds of 3/4 (1.75) to win, and that means a 57.1% chance that the home side could carry the day.

The away side, on the other hand, are priced at 16/5 (4.20), which translates to a 23.8% chance that the visitors will claim all three points on Sunday.

Most recent H2Hs: Stuttgart have the upper hand

Besides the position of the hosts in the standings, they will come into this fixture with a psychological advantage, having won three of their last five head-to-head meetings.

Germany Bundesliga I 25/01/25

Mainz

2

VfB Stuttgart

0

Germany Bundesliga I 31/08/24

VfB Stuttgart

3

Mainz

3

Germany Bundesliga I 11/02/24

VfB Stuttgart

3

Mainz

1

Germany Bundesliga I 16/09/23

Mainz

1

VfB Stuttgart

3

Germany Bundesliga I 21/05/23

Mainz

1

VfB Stuttgart

4

Stuttgart Preview: The hosts will be aiming to get back to winning ways

Stuttgart suffered a disappointing 1-0 loss to Fenerbahce in their last match, but they will be happy to return to the more familiar Bundesliga terrain. In addition, they will go into this contest in a confident mood, having dominated recent encounters between them.

Nevertheless, they will miss the services of Ermedine Demirovic, Justine Diehl, and Stefan Drljaca, all of whom are recovering from various injuries.

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Predicted lineup: Nubel (GK), Mittlestadt, Chabo, Jaquez, Assignon, Stiller, Andres, Leweling, Tomas, El Khannouss & Undav

Last five matches

• Fenerbahce 1-0 Stuttgart
• Wolfsburg 0-3 Stuttgart
• Stuttgart 2-0 Elversberg
• Stuttgart 1-0 Heidenheim
• Basel 2-0 Stuttgart

Mainz preview: The visitors will be buzzing as a result of their latest win in Europe

Mainz enters this contest off the back of a 1-0 victory against Zrinjski in the Conference League, and that could be a boost, as they seek to move away from the rear of the Bundesliga standings. However, they will be without Anthony Caci and Maxim Dal, both of whom are long-term injury absentees.

Predicted lineup: Riess (GK), Da Costa, Bell, Kohl, Nordin, Sano, Amiri, Mwene, Nebel, Lee & Hollerbach

Last five matches

• Mainz 1-0 Zrinjski
• Mainz 3 – 4 Leverkusen
• Hamburg 4-0 Mainz
• Omonia 0-1 Mainz
• Mainz 0-2 Dortmund

Player to watch: Bilal El Khannouss

Bilal El Khannouss has registered two goals and one assist this season, and he will be expected to step up in the absence of Ermedine Demirovic. With his sleek style of play and eye for goal, he could be decisive for the hosts.

Can El Khannouss step up on Sunday? . – Photo (Imago) Credit: Eibner