Two teams looking to bounce back from respective defeats on matchday seven will face off as top-eight hopefuls Stuttgart welcome playoff-chasing Young Boys to the MHPArena for the final fixture of the Europa League league phase.
The 13th-placed hosts are two points off the automatic qualification spot, while the visitors sit 23rd, with just a two-point cushion over 25th-placed Ludogorets.
Our Stuttgart vs Young Boys prediction provides a clear outlook on the contest, with additional Europa League betting tips also included.
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Stuttgart vs Young Boys prediction: Expect goals at the MHPArena
Key stats:
- Stuttgart have won all three home games in the Europa League this season.
- Young Boys have lost each of their last seven games across all competitions.
- Five of Stuttgart’s last six Europa League matches have been decided by at least a two-goal margin.
- Neither Stuttgart nor Young Boys have recorded a draw in any of their seven UEL games this season.
- Die Roten have won both previous home meetings with Young Boys, scoring three or more goals on each occasion.
Correct score prediction: Stuttgart 3–1 Young Boys
Almost every factor works in favour of Stuttgart, who enter this encounter with stronger momentum, historical dominance in this fixture and a perfect home record in Europe.
The hosts arrive in high spirits following a 3–0 league victory away at Borussia Monchengladbach at the weekend, and it would come as little surprise if they exhibit similar attacking dominance on Thursday against visitors who suffered a 4–1 defeat at Thun on Sunday.
Pre-match odds and win probability: Hosts tipped as heavy favourites
- HOME: 1/3 (1.33) – 75.0%
- DRAW: 17/4 (5.25) – 19.0%
- AWAY: 15/2 (8.50) – 11.8%
*Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes and subject to change.
Stuttgart are strongly fancied by the bookmakers, reflected in a 75.0% win probability, while Young Boys are given just an 11.8% chance of victory, with the draw priced at 19.0%.
Our hot tip — Stuttgart over 2.5 goals — offers solid value at 21/20 (2.05).
Most recent H2H: Hosts to dominate once again?
The sides have met three times in UEFA competition, with Stuttgart winning two of those encounters (L1), including a 5–1 thrashing of Young Boys in last season’s Champions League.
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Stuttgart preview: At least four injury absentees
Stuttgart remain without defenders Luca Jaquez and Dan-Axel Zagadou due to injury, while midfielder Lazar Jovanovic is still sidelined with a back problem. Attacker Tiago Tomas will also play no part here as he continues his recovery from a back issue.
Predicted XI: Nubel (GK), Assignon, Jeltsch, Chabot, Mittelstadt, Karazor, Andres, Leweling, Undav, Fuhrich & Demirovic
Stuttgart’s last five results:
- 25/01/26: Borussia Monchengladbach 0–3 Stuttgart (W)
- 22/01/26: AS Roma 2–0 Stuttgart (L)
- 18/01/26: Stuttgart 1–1 Union Berlin (D)
- 13/01/26: Stuttgart 3–2 Eintracht Frankfurt (W)
- 10/01/26: Bayer Leverkusen 1–4 Stuttgart (W)
Young Boys preview: Key midfielder suspended amid fresh injury blow
Midfielder Rayan Raveloson is suspended for this clash after accumulating bookings, having picked up his third yellow card of the league phase against Lyon on matchday seven.
Meanwhile, Ryan Andrews suffered a knee problem last time out and is sidelined for this fixture, with Ebrima Colley, Jaouen Hadjam and Facinet Conte also ruled out through injury.
Predicted XI: Keller (GK), Janko, Wuthrich, Benito, Mambwa, Lauper, Fernandes, Fassnacht, Sanches, Monteiro & Bedia
Young Boys’ last five results:
- 25/01/26: Thun 4–1 Young Boys (L)
- 22/01/26: Young Boys 0–1 Lyon (L)
- 17/01/26: Young Boys 1–3 Lausanne (L)
- 10/01/26: LASK 3–0 Young Boys (L)
- 07/01/26: Young Boys 0–2 Dinamo Bucuresti (L)
Player to watch: Deniz Undav
Deniz Undav came off the bench to score against Borussia Monchengladbach at the weekend and is likely to earn a start on Thursday. The German attacker has directly contributed to four goals in five Europa League appearances this season, making it a risky proposition to bet against him.