Stuttgart vs Young Boys prediction and betting tips January 29, 2026

By Klimentijs Konevs | Published: 28 January, 2026

Stuttgart host Young Boys on Thursday in the final league-phase match of the UEL. The German side come into Matchday 8 sitting just outside the top-8 and still in contention for automatic qualification to the round of 16. Young Boys, meanwhile, arrive under far greater pressure. They are clinging to a play-off position in 23rd place with very little margin for error. Their task is made even tougher by having to play the decisive match away from home.

Read on as we break down the odds, teams' form, and suggest our expert betting tips for this Europa League clash.

Stuttgart go into this final round sitting 13th in the table, just two points away from the top eight, so there's still everything to play for. They have won four of their seven Europa League matches so far and, most importantly, remain unbeaten at home. All three league-phase matches on their home soil ended in victories with Stuttgart scoring eight goals in the process. Overall, their goal difference is solid, scoring 12 and conceding 7. Stuttgart did stumble last week with a 2-0 away defeat to Roma, but that side is currently on a four-match winning run in Europe. Young Boys represent a much weaker level of opposition in comparison.

Form at the domestic level is encouraging as well. Stuttgart are currently fifth in the Bundesliga and have picked up three wins from their last four league matches. There are no fresh injury problems to deal with, which allows Sebastian Hoeness to prepare his squad in a calm and settled manner.

Young Boys travel for this final league-phase match having collected nine points so far, which places them two points clear of 25th position. That gap is just enough to keep them inside the qualification zone, but their situation remains fragile. A place in the top 16 is now largely out of their hands, as they must rely on results elsewhere to move up the table.

Recent form raises serious concerns. Young Boys have lost all three away matches in Europe and arrive on a seven-game losing streak. The squad situation is also far from ideal, with midfielder Ryan Raveloson suspended and defender Ryan Andrews sidelined after picking up an injury against Thun. Defensive issues stand out as the biggest weakness. The team conceded at least three goals in three of their last four matches, while also failing to record a single draw in Europe this season.

• The teams have met three times in European competition, and Stuttgart won twice with one defeat. 15 goals were scored in those matches.
• Five of Stuttgart's last six Europa League matches were decided by a margin of two or more goals.
• Young Boys have conceded three or more goals in four of their last five competitive matches, and none of their last 19 European games ended in a draw.

Stuttgart come into this match knowing exactly what they need. The qualification for the round of 16 is still on the table, so the hosts should play with purpose. Young Boys are out of form and vulnerable at the back, especially away from home. Given the gap in the overall quality, a one-sided outcome looks likely. The best value lies with Stuttgart Asian handicap -1.5 at 1.90.

Over 3.5 goals scored at 2.20 is worth considering, as the last five meetings between these sides all produced four or more goals, pointing towards another high-scoring contest.

Under 10 corners at 1.83 looks appealing. Young Boys have taken just 20 corners across their entire UEL campaign, and none of Stuttgart's matches in this Europa League campaign finished with over 9.5 corners

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