VfB Stuttgart vs Viking Predictions, Picks & Odds – 09/09/2026

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09 Sep 2026 MHPArena Louis Hecq

VfB Stuttgart vs Viking – Best bets of the match

Bookmaker	1	X	2	Bonus info
Betfred	1.22	7.00	11.00	View odds
Ladbrokes	1.57	3.20	6.50	View Odds
Coral	1.57	3.20	6.50	View Odds
BoyleSports	1.20	6.50	9.00	View odds
William Hill	1.22	6.00	10.00	View Odds

Our prediction

1: VfB Stuttgart to win

1.22 on Betfred

· Confidence Medium

Odds recorded on 07 Sep 2026 at 20:44 · Odds are subject to change

VfB Stuttgart vs Viking Preview

VfB Stuttgart enter their Champions League League Stage opener at the MHPArena carrying bruises from a brutal 5-1 defeat to Bayern Munich on 28 August. Their recent domestic form has been inconsistent, with two wins, two draws, and that chastening loss across their last five outings. Sebastian Hoeneß faces a mounting injury crisis: Nikolas Nartey, Chris Führich, Dennis Seimen, and Justin Diehl are all sidelined for extended periods, limiting his tactical options considerably.

Viking FK arrive in Stuttgart brimming with confidence after a remarkable qualifying campaign. Their 3-1 second-leg victory over Dinamo Zagreb, sealing a 5-3 aggregate triumph on 26 August, announced them as serious competitors. The Norwegian side followed that up with a 2-1 domestic win against Aalesund, maintaining positive momentum heading into their first ever Champions League League Stage fixture. This is uncharted territory for Viking, though their recent results suggest they will not be overawed.

Recommended Bets

	Betfred	Ladbrokes	Coral
VfB Stuttgart to win	1.22	1.57	1.57
Under 2.5	·	3.50	3.50
BTTS Yes	1.57	1.61	1.61

Odds recorded on 07 Sep 2026 at 20:44 · Odds are subject to change

Stuttgart's injury list is a concern, with Nikolas Nartey, Chris Führich, Dennis Seimen, and Justin Diehl all ruled out for extended spells. Sebastian Hoeneß will need to reshuffle his squad, though the depth available to a Bundesliga side should still prove more than sufficient against Norwegian opposition. The home win at 1.22 reflects that reality, and we favour Stuttgart to claim all three points here.

Viking arrive in fine spirits after dismantling Dinamo Zagreb 5-3 on aggregate in the play-off round, capped by a convincing 3-1 second-leg victory on 26 August. A 2-1 win over Aalesund four days later kept their confidence ticking over. Still, the jump from qualifying to facing a side of Stuttgart's calibre at home represents a significant step up in quality and intensity.

The value pick sits with over 2.5 goals at 1.29. Stuttgart's recent fixtures have been high-scoring affairs, and Viking showed attacking ambition throughout their qualifying campaign, netting five times across two legs against Zagreb. Both teams to score at 1.57 also merits consideration, given Viking's willingness to commit bodies forward. Expect Stuttgart to prevail, but not without the visitors leaving their mark on the scoresheet.

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