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The prediction and betting suggestion for Stuttgart vs Union Berlin, on January 18, 2026, from the analysis written by experts, is: Stuttgart to win ⇒ bet available at Bet365.

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The Stuttgart vs Union Berlin match on January 18, 2026, will be held in Stuttgart at the MHPArena.

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Stuttgart vs Union Berlin Prediction – Bundesliga

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Here you will find the best prediction for Stuttgart vs Union Berlin in the Bundesliga, along with a match analysis and betting tips.

Read below our detailed analysis of both teams, including recent records and key statistics from their last matches to provide the best prediction for this encounter between Stuttgart and Union Berlin.

Stuttgart

January 18, 2026 – 14::30
Bundesliga
2025/2026
Regular season – Matchday 18

Union Berlin

Betting tip and prediction for this match between Stuttgart vs Union Berlin

The best prediction for
Stuttgart vs Union Berlin in the Bundesliga is a Stuttgart win. With the support of their fans and currently in a positive phase at home, Stuttgart is expected to control the game early on. They face an opponent with fewer individual strengths who tends to struggle on the road. This match is anticipated to be dominated by the hosts, who should convert their superiority into goals and secure the victory.

Best prediction for Stuttgart vs Union Berlin

Stuttgart to win

Match prediction for Stuttgart vs Union Berlin

The teams Stuttgart and Union Berlin play at the MHPArena in a match for Matchday 18 of the Bundesliga. FC Union Berlin won at home (2-1) the last time they faced each other in this league edition on August 23, 2025. The history of direct confrontations at this stadium favors the home team, who in the last 5 matches have won 3, drawn 1, and lost 1. In fact, in the last match at this stadium for the Bundesliga, on December 6, 2024, VfB Stuttgart won (3-2). The goals in that match were scored by Nick Woltemade (51′ and 59′) and A. Karazor (69′) for Stuttgart, while Danilho Doekhi (37′) and Robert Skov (48′) scored for Union Berlin. Special attention is needed for home/away conditions, as both teams demonstrate significantly different results in their home and away games.

Analysis of Stuttgart

The home team is currently in 4th place with 32 points after 10 victories, 2 draws, and 5 losses. In the penultimate match, they won away against Bayer 04 Leverkusen (1-4). In their last match, they won at home against Eintracht Frankfurt (3-2). The team is significantly stronger at home, boasting 7 victories, 2 draws, and 6 losses in their last 30 away games compared to 11 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses at home. In their last 8 home matches in the league, Stuttgart has recorded 6 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss, earning 19 points out of a possible 24. In league matches played at their stadium, the most frequent result at the end of the first 45 minutes has been 0-0, which occurred in 3 of their 8 matches. Defensive solidity has not been a strong point, conceding goals in 8 of the last 10 games, but their attack has been consistently scoring, finding the net in 8 of their last 10 league matches. In 17 matches in this competition, they have conceded the first goal 9 times but managed to turn the score around in 4 cases. A notable pattern in their last 20 home matches across all competitions shows they conceded 15 of their 29 goals between the 76th and 90th minutes.

Stuttgart arrives at this match with a victory of 3-2 over Frankfurt, marking their third win in the last four Bundesliga matches: the goals were scored by Nikolas Nartey, Deniz Undav, and Ermedin Demirović. Typically lined up in a 4-4-2 formation, the home team favors quick transitions, aiming to surprise down the flanks. In attack, the trio of Chris Führich, Jamie Leweling, and Ermedin Demirović will be key, combining speed and finishing instinct. When in possession, the left flank is often exploited, with full-back Maximilian Mittelstädt providing depth and creating imbalances. Absent from this match are Dan-Axel Zagadou, Luca Jaquez, Tiago Tomás, Ameen Al-Dakhil, and Lazar Jovanovic, all due to injuries.

Confirmed lineup: Alexander Nübel, Maximilian Mittelstädt, Josha Vagnoman, Ramon Hendriks, Jeff Chabot, Atakan Karazor, Angelo Stiller, Ermedin Demirovic, Deniz Undav, Jamie Leweling, Chris Führich.
Coach: S. Hoeneß.

Analysis of Union Berlin

After 6 wins, 5 draws, and 6 losses, the visiting team is in 9th place with 23 points. In their last match, they drew with FC Augsburg away (1-1), after having previously drawn at home against FSV Mainz 05 (2-2). Curiously, this team has been stronger away than at home, with 9 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses in their last 30 away matches, compared to 4 wins, 7 draws, and 4 losses at home. In the league, Union Berlin has earned 10 points from 24 possible, with 3 wins, 1 draw, and 4 losses in their last 8 away matches. In their away league games, the most common halftime result has been 1-0 (3 times in 8 matches). Defensive solidity has not been their strength, conceding goals in 7 of the last 10 matches, but their attack has scored regularly, finding the net in 8 of the last 10 league contests. Outside their home games, there is a trend for few goals, as 5 of their last 8 league matches finished with less than 2.5 goals. In 17 matches in this competition, they have never managed to turn around the score in the 7 games where they conceded first.

Union Berlin comes into this match following a 1-1 draw against Augsburg, marking their fourth consecutive match without a loss in the Bundesliga: the team’s only goal was scored by Marin Ljubičić. The visitors will likely line up in their usual 3-4-3 formation, relying on a direct and pragmatic style of play. In attack, Ilyas Ansah, Woo-Yeong Jeong, and Oliver Burke are expected to be the main protagonists, while Rani Khedira will lead the midfield, controlling the game’s rhythm and distributing the ball accurately. Absent from this game is Derrick Köhn due to suspension, as well as Robert Skov, Tim Skarke, Tom Rothe, and Dmytro Bogdanov, who all have physical issues.

Confirmed lineup: Frederik Rönnow, Leopold Querfeld, Josip Juranovic, Christopher Trimmel, Diogo Leite, Danilho Doekhi, András Schäfer, Woo-Yeong Jeong, Rani Khedira, Oliver Burke, Ilyas Ansah.
Coach: S. Baumgart.