Stuttgart vs Union Berlin Prediction & Betting Tips (18 January)

All the lights are green for Stuttgart at the start of 2026. The VfB once again confirms this season that it is one of the best clubs in Germany and it proves it by currently in 3rd place on the podium, 4 units behind the 2nd place occupied by Borussia Dortmund. After having experienced a real disappointment at the beginning of December against Bayern Munich 0-5, the Swabians recovered very well by lining up 3 successes over the next 4 days against Werder Bremen 0-4, Hoffenheim 0-0, Bayer Leverkusen 1-4 and finally against Eintracht Frankfurt 3-2 on Tuesday evening at the end of a fairly spectacular meeting. After having flirted with the relegation zone during the last 2 seasons, Union Berlin is giving itself more air this year.

And instead of having to fight for its survival in the elite, the capital club has settled in the soft underbelly of the ranking, only a few lengths from the fight for European spots. Indeed, the Iron Men are 6 points behind the top 6 but they have lost a little ground in recent days by stringing together 2 draws against Mainz 1-1 and against Augsburg 1-1 after equalizing at the very end of the match on Thursday evening.

Still concerned by the CAN with the Moroccan selection, striker El Khanouss (3 goals, 3 assists) will obviously not be present this Saturday. Defenders Jaquez and Zagadou, winger Jovanovic as well as attacker Tiago Tomas (3 goals) must still be patient in the infirmary at the moment. Back operational, Bosnian striker Demirovic was quick to find the net again as he scored this week against Frankfurt. His attacking partner, German international Undav, passed the 10-goal mark scored during the same meeting.

Midfielders Lewelling (3 goals, 5 assists) and Stiller (3 assists) as well as international full-back Mittelstädt (3 goals, 3 assists) are also candidates to start. This winter, Ecuadorian striker Jeremy Arevalo, who scored 8 goals with Santander (Liga 2), was recruited to strengthen an already very successful offensive sector.