Stuttgart will take on Union Berlin in the Bundesliga on Sunday, 18 January, in a match between two teams currently in the top half of the league table.
Both sides are expected to be involved in the race for European football this season, so the result of the match on Sunday could go a long way to determining the successes of both.
As part of this week's round of Bundesliga betting tips, check out our Stuttgart vs Union Berlin prediction below.
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Key Stats
- Stuttgart have won five of their last six matches in all competitions.
- Union Berlin have failed to win two of their last Bundesliga away matches.
- Both teams have scored in six of Union Berlin's last seven Bundesliga matches.
Correct score prediction: Stuttgart 2-1 Union Berlin
Both of these teams are in decent form coming into this one, but Stuttgart's home form, in general and in recent matches against Union Berlin, gives them the advantage here.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Stuttgart start as the favourites
- HOME: 3/5 (1.60) – 62.5%
- DRAW: 11/4 (3.75) 26.7%
- AWAY: 18/5 (4.60) – 21.7%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Stuttgart vs Union Berlin odds reflect our belief that the hosts will come out on top on Sunday. Ladbrokes have given Stuttgart a 62.5% chance of winning the match, while Union Berlin have been given just a 21.7% chance of victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Encouragement for both
Stuttgart have won four out of their last six matches against Union Berlin; however, the visitors on Sunday have picked up four points from their last two matches against Stuttgart. Will short-term or long-term joy prevail on Sunday?
Germany Bundesliga I 23/08/25
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Germany Bundesliga I 19/04/25
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Germany Bundesliga I 06/12/24
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Germany Bundesliga I 08/03/24
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Germany DFB Pokal 31/10/23
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Stuttgart preview: Defensive issues
Stuttgart are missing Dan-Axel Zagadou due to a thigh injury, while there are also doubts about Luca Jaquez and Ameen Al Dakhil, so the hosts have a bit of a headache when it comes to their defence. Higher up the pitch, Bilal El Khannous remains at Afcon, while Lazar Jovanovic and Tiago Tomas are injured. .
Predicted lineup: Nubel (GK), Assignon, Hendriks, Chabot, Mittelstadt, Chema, Stiller, Leweling, Nartey, Fuhrich, Undav
Last five results
- Stuttgart 3-2 Frankfurt
- Leverkusen 1-4 Suttgart
- Stuttgart 3-2 Luzern
- Stuttgart 0-0 Hoffenheim
- Bremen 0-4 Stuttgart
Union Berlin preview: Also struggling at the back
Union Berlin have their fair share of defensive issues, too. Derrick Kohn is unavailable due to a suspension, while Robert Skov has officially been ruled out with a calf problem. Tom Rothe is also unavailable, meaning an unusual back five will be selected.
Predicted lineup: Ronnow (GK), Doekhi, Querfeld, Leite, Haberer, Kemlein, Khedira, Schafer, Juranovic, Ansah, Burke
Last five results
- Augsburg 1-1 Union Berlin
- Union Berlin 2-2 Metz
- AUE 1-2 Union Berlin
- Koln 0-1 Union Berlin
- Union Berlin 3-1 RB Leipzig
Player to watch: Deniz Undav
Deniz Undav is having a stellar campaign for Stuttgart in the Bundesliga, and if it wasn't for Harry Kane's heroics for Bayern Munich, then perhaps more would be being made of his output so far. After 13 league appearances, the former Brighton man has scored ten goals – a more than impressive rate for anyone in the world.