Stuttgart vs Viking prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on September 9, 2026
In the 1st round of the Champions League league phase on September 9, 2026, Stuttgart will face Viking. The home side are expected to do nothing less than beat the debutants.
Stuttgart vs Viking team news and expert analysis
The MHPArena club confirmed their high level last season. They won the battle for fourth place ahead of Hoffenheim, collecting 62 points — one more than their rivals. They also reached the cup final, where they lost to Bayern Munich. They faced the same opponents in their opening Bundesliga fixture, suffering a 1-5 defeat, although they had previously thrashed Hansa 4-0 in the cup. Their encounter with Köln was also entertaining, ending in a 4-1 victory.
The Stavanger side managed to finish ahead of Bodø/Glimt in 2025 and win the Eliteserien. The pair have now pulled clear of the rest and are battling for another title. The Scandinavians also managed to come through Champions League qualifying. After a 2-2 draw in Croatia, they confidently beat Dinamo Zagreb 3-1 at home. They had even conceded first, as early as the 10th minute.
The Germans are averaging 2.5 goals scored and 3.0 conceded per match at the start of the season. Viking, meanwhile, are scoring 2.26 goals per game and conceding just 1.0 domestically, although their European performances have not been quite as impressive.
Head to Head matches: Stuttgart vs Viking
This will be the first time these sides have met.
The more experienced and stronger team are playing at home. We are backing Stuttgart to win with a -1.5-goal handicap (odds – 1.64).
Stuttgart vs Viking: key statistics and trends
- Stuttgart have won two of their last three matches
- 100% of Stuttgart's matches have seen both teams score, with an average total of 5.5 goals per game
- Viking are unbeaten in the Champions League
- 68% of Viking's matches have seen both teams score, with an average total of 3.26 goals per game
Stuttgart vs Viking: Possible starting lineups
Stuttgart play in a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (possible lineup): Bredlow - Hendriks, Chabot, Jeltsch - Mittelstädt, Stiller, Prömel, Vagnoman - Undav, Pejčinović - Tiago Tomás
Viking play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Østbø - Haugen, Falkener, Stensness, Heggheim - Askildsen, Bell, Moi - Østbø, Kristiansen, Tripić
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