Stuttgart Eye Top-8 Push Against Struggling Young Boys

UEFA Europa League  -  VfB Stuttgart VS Young Boys
Match Time:30-01-2026 04:00 Friday (GMT+8)
Football Livescore | Match Prediction & Tips
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VfB Stuttgart will host Young Boys at the MHP Arena in the final Europa League matchday. The hosts sit 13th with 12 points and have already secured a knockout playoff spot. A win is crucial for Stuttgart to maintain their slim chance of reaching the top eight.

Team Analysis:
Stuttgart bounced back from a 2-0 loss to Roma with a 3-0 Bundesliga win, boosted by Deniz Undav, Jamie Leweling, and the return of Bilal El Khannouss. Young Boys arrive struggling with confidence, sitting 23rd and leaking goals, including a 4-1 loss to FC Thun. Stuttgart are clear favourites to win and carry momentum into the Europa League knockouts.

Player Situation:
Stuttgart will be without Dan-Axel Zagadou, Luca Jaquez, Lazar Jovanovic, and Tiago Tomás. Young Boys face several absences, including Rayan Raveloson due to suspension and five others injured. Both teams will need to adjust their lineups for the match.

Result Prediction:
Stuttgart are favorites to win comfortably, with their attackers back in form. Young Boys struggle after conceding four goals in their last match and missing key players through suspension. A 3-1 victory for the German hosts seems most likely.

Predicted Result: VFB Stuttgart 3-1 Young Boys.