VfB Stuttgart vs Viking: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Wednesday 9 September the UEFA Champions League brings VfB Stuttgart against Viking at MHPArena. Kick-off: 17:45 WAT. In the table, VfB Stuttgart are 14th, upper half, on 7 points after 4 matches; Viking are 22nd (lower half) with 4. Only 3 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
VfB Stuttgart, last 5: WLWLW Their latest outing: 4–1 win over 1. FC Köln, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 0 lost from 3. The attack is flying at 2.3 goals per game.
Viking, last 5: DWWWD Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Sandefjord, away. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 4. Scoring is no problem – 2.0 a game lately.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give VfB Stuttgart 2.7 xG, Viking 1.2 xG – a total near 3.9. That is an open game on paper: 75% for three or more goals, 66% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – VfB Stuttgart 70%, draw 16%, Viking 14%.
GG/NG: GG (66%) at 1.57.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 2.5 goals (75%, odds 1.28). Most likely score in line with that pick: VfB Stuttgart 2–1 Viking. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
VfB Stuttgart70%fair 1.44 · @1.22
Draw16%fair 6.28 · @6.40
Viking14%fair 6.92 · @10.50
3.93Expected goals
2.73VfB Stuttgart xG
1.20Viking xG
66%Both score
75%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–19%
3–18%
2–07%
3–07%
1–16%
4–15%
From our goals model: VfB Stuttgart 2.7 – 1.2 Viking expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
VfB Stuttgart to win✓
70%
1.44
1.22
Double chance
VfB Stuttgart or draw✓
86%
1.17
1.04
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
66%
1.51
1.57
Draw no bet
VfB Stuttgart (draw no bet)✓
83%
1.21
–
Asian handicap
VfB Stuttgart -1 (Asian handicap)✓
62%
1.62
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
89%
1.12
1.07
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
75%
1.34
1.28
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
56%
1.79
1.67
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
63%
1.59
1.53
First team to score
VfB Stuttgart to score first
68%
1.47
–
Half-time result
VfB Stuttgart ahead at half-time✓
53%
1.90
–
Half-time / full-time
HT VfB Stuttgart / FT VfB Stuttgart✓
47%
2.12
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.38
–
Recent results
VfB Stuttgart – last 6
WLWLWD
4 Sep
vs 1. FC Köln
4–1
W
28 Aug
@ Bayern München
1–5
L
21 Aug
@ Hansa Rostock
4–0
W
15 Aug
@ Fulham
0–1
L
8 Aug
vs Everton
3–1
W
1 Aug
vs Paris FC
2–2
D
2.3Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
67%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Viking – last 6
DWWWDL
4 Sep
@ Sandefjord
1–1
D
2 Sep
@ Brodd
3–1
W
30 Aug
vs Aalesund
2–1
W
26 Aug
vs Dinamo Zagreb
3–1
W
18 Aug
@ Dinamo Zagreb
2–2
D
14 Aug
@ Rosenborg
1–2
L
2.0Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
100%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between VfB Stuttgart and Viking.
What is the prediction for VfB Stuttgart vs Viking?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win VfB Stuttgart vs Viking?
On our numbers VfB Stuttgart have a 70% chance of winning, the draw 16% and Viking 14%.
How many goals will there be in VfB Stuttgart vs Viking?
We expect about 3.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 75% likely and both teams score 66% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for VfB Stuttgart vs Viking?
Our predicted score is VfB Stuttgart 2–1 Viking, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.9 goals in total.
When is VfB Stuttgart vs Viking?
VfB Stuttgart vs Viking (UEFA Champions League) kicks off on Wednesday 9 September 2026 at 17:45 (West Africa Time) at MHPArena.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
