Bet on VfB Stuttgart vs 1. FC Union Berlin on Football

VfB Stuttgart are narrowly favored to win this Bundesliga clash, given their stronger 2025–26 league position with 9 wins from 16 matches and a +6 goal difference, compared with Union Berlin’s mid-table record and -3 goal difference. Early market indications for home-win odds are likely to sit around 1.90–2.00 for Stuttgart, 3.80–4.10 for Union, and roughly 3.40–3.60 for the draw, reflecting Stuttgart’s slight but clear edge with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match between VfB Stuttgart and 1. FC Union Berlin on 18 January 2026 is scheduled to start at 2:30 PM local time in Germany, which corresponds to 1:30 PM UTC in the winter season. This kickoff time aligns with the typical Sunday afternoon Bundesliga slot.

The game will be played at MHPArena in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, the home ground of VfB Stuttgart. The stadium holds around 60,000 spectators for major Bundesliga fixtures and features modern facilities, steep stands, and an intense atmosphere that generally boosts Stuttgart’s home performance.

Based on current form in the 2025–26 Bundesliga table, Stuttgart’s higher points tally and positive goal difference make them the logical pick, with implied win probability in the low-50% range from home odds near 1.90–2.00. Union Berlin’s away odds closer to 3.80–4.10 suggest an upset chance in the mid-20% range, with the remainder on a draw, so a cautious prediction would be Stuttgart to win but with both teams having realistic scoring potential.

In recent Bundesliga head-to-head meetings over the past few seasons, Stuttgart and Union Berlin have produced a fairly balanced record, with several tight matches often decided by a single goal or ending as low-scoring draws. Stuttgart have generally been slightly stronger at home in this matchup, while Union have taken more of their points against Stuttgart in Berlin, indicating no historically dominant side but a small home advantage to VfB.