German Bundesliga
2026-01-18 - VfB Stuttgart vs Union Berlin
A Sports Betting Pick by Niko
Football; Germany: Bundesliga
MHP Arena – Stuttgart
Sunday, 18th January 2026 - kickoff 15:30 CET
VfB Stuttgart
VfB Stuttgart comes into this clash full of confidence. They are unbeaten in four Bundesliga matches, winning three of them, and have looked sharp since the Bundesliga restart.
A dominant 1-4 away win at Bayer Leverkusen was followed by an entertaining 3-2 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt, underlining their attacking power.
Home form has been a major strength this season. VfB Stuttgart have won six of their eight Bundesliga matches at the MHP Arena so far, suffering just one defeat.
Goals have been flowing too, with over 2.5 goals landing in 10 of their last 11 Bundesliga games, making their fixtures some of the most open in the division.
Union Berlin
Union Berlin are also enjoying a solid run, going four games unbeaten with two wins and two draws. Their January fixtures ended level against Mainz (2-2) and Augsburg (1-1), showing resilience if not complete control.
They rescued a late point in Augsburg on Thursday night with a last-gasp equaliser, but that result came at a cost.
Defender Derrick Köhn was sent off and will miss this trip to Stuttgart, weakening a back line that already faces a tough task against one of the league’s most aggressive home sides.
The Betting Verdict
VfB Stuttgart have won their last three home matches against Union Berlin, and recent meetings between the sides have produced goals in abundance, including a wild 4-4 draw last season.
With VfB Stuttgart in strong home form, Union Berlin grinding out results but missing a key defender, and both teams carrying an attacking edge, this has all the makings of another open, high-scoring contest, with the hosts holding a clear edge.
Back the Swabians to win the game at good odds.
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The Pick :
VfB Stuttgart 2-1 Union Berlin
BEST BETTING TIP :
Take VfB Stuttgart to win at odds of 1.67 with BetFred
