⚽ UEFA Champions League

VfB Stuttgart vs Viking Prediction

AI prediction, betting tips and full market odds for VfB Stuttgart vs Viking in the UEFA Champions League. Kick-off Wednesday 09 September 2026, 16:45 UTC.

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VfB Stuttgart face Viking in the UEFA Champions League, kicking off Wednesday 09 September 2026, 16:45 UTC. Our model ensemble simulates the match thousands of times and makes a draw the most likely result at 42%, projecting a 1.8-1.8 expected scoreline. Below you will find the model’s best bet, a full score probability heatmap and every betting market for VfB Stuttgart vs Viking with model probabilities and value against the latest bookmaker odds.

🔥 Best Bet

Model pick

BTTS Yes @ 1.60

70%Medium AI Confidence

🎯 Score probability

Score probability heatmap (model, exp. 1.81 – 1.84 goals)

	0	1	2	3	4
0	2.6%	4.8%	4.4%	2.7%	1.2%
1	4.7%	8.7%	8.0%	4.9%	2.2%
2	4.3%	7.8%	7.2%	4.4%	2.0%
3	2.6%	4.7%	4.3%	2.7%	1.2%
4	1.2%	2.1%	2.0%	1.2%	0.6%

Projected score: 1-1

VfB Stuttgart winDrawViking win

🧠 Model summary

Our prediction for VfB Stuttgart vs Viking is generated entirely by our model ensemble: every market shows the model probability next to the bookmaker odds, so you can see exactly where the value sits. Our main pick is both teams to score at odds 1.60, the selection our model is most confident in at 70%. On the match result, the model rates a draw the most likely 1X2 outcome at 42%. Goals lean over 2.5 (71%), both teams to score points yes (70%).

Best value

BTTS Yes at odds 1.60, 70% model probability, +12.6% value versus the bookmaker price.

📊 Key numbers

VfB Stuttgart 20%Draw 42%Viking 38%

20%42%38%

42%

Draw

71%

Over 2.5 goals

70%

BTTS yes

+12.6%

Best value: BTTS Yes

📈 Recent form

VfB Stuttgart

VfB Stuttgart come into this game with 3 wins from their last 5, scoring 12 and conceding 8. Their biggest win in that run was 4-0 at Hansa Rostock. Their most recent defeat was 1-5 at Bayern München.

WVfB Stuttgart 4-1 1. FC KölnBundesliga
LBayern München 5-1 VfB StuttgartBundesliga
WHansa Rostock 0-4 VfB StuttgartDFB Pokal
LFulham 1-0 VfB StuttgartFriendlies Clubs
WVfB Stuttgart 3-1 EvertonFriendlies Clubs

Viking

Viking come into this game with 2 wins and 2 draws from their last 5, scoring 9 and conceding 7. They are unbeaten in 3. Their biggest win in that run was 3-1 at home to Dinamo Zagreb. They have found the net in every one of those 5 matches. Their only defeat in that run was 1-2 at Rosenborg.

DSandefjord 1-1 VikingEliteserien
WViking 3-1 Dinamo ZagrebUEFA Champions League
DDinamo Zagreb 2-2 VikingUEFA Champions League
LRosenborg 2-1 VikingEliteserien
WViking 2-1 Sarpsborg 08 FFEliteserien

🏥 Team news

Reported absentees for this fixture: 16 players listed as injured, suspended or out of the squad.

VfB Stuttgart

J. DiehlMuscle Injury
S. DrljacaOff the roster
L. JaquezMuscle Injury
N. NarteySuspended (red card)
D. SeimenThigh Injury
L. StergiouOff the roster
T. TomasMuscle Injury
D. ZagadouMuscle Injury

Viking

A. BaertelsenFoot Injury
V. BerishaThigh Injury
S. BjorsholInjury
K. FrimpongOff the roster
M. RosethKnee Injury
H. FalchenerInjury
K. HaugenInjury

⚽ Match Result (1X2)

The match result market prices VfB Stuttgart at 20% to win and Viking at 38%, with the draw at 42%. Our model makes a draw the most likely outcome.

Selection	Model %	Odds	Value
Viking Win	38%	@ 11.50	+337.7%
Draw	42%	@ 7.00	+196.2%
VfB Stuttgart Win	20%	@ 1.22	-76.1%

🔀 Double Chance

Double chance covers two of the three results, lowering the odds in exchange for a wider safety net. The shortest price here is Viking or Draw at 4.10 (72% model).

Selection	Model %	Odds	Value
Viking or Draw	72%	@ 4.10	+195.3%
VfB Stuttgart or Draw	54%	@ 1.04	-44.2%

📈 Over / Under Goals

Total goals are modelled from an expected 1.8-1.8 scoreline. The lean is over 2.5 goals at 71% probability.

Selection	Model %	Odds	Value
Under 2.5	29%	@ 3.90	+14.7%
Under 3.5	50%	@ 2.18	+10.0%
Under 1.5	12%	@ 9.00	+8.8%
Over 1.5	88%	@ 1.06	-6.8%
Over 2.5	71%	@ 1.26	-11.0%
Over 3.5	50%	@ 1.68	-16.8%

🥅 Both Teams To Score

Both Teams To Score asks whether each side finds the net at least once. Our model leans towards both teams to score at 70%.

Selection	Model %	Odds	Value
BTTS Yes	70%	@ 1.60	+12.6%
BTTS No	30%	@ 2.28	-32.4%

🔬 How our AI model reached this pick

🔍 How our AI model reached this pick

Model	Match result	Probability
Poisson	Away	40%
GradientBoosting	Draw	49%

Our models are divided on this match. This pick rests on the ensemble weighting rather than on consensus.

Expected goals: 1.11 for the home side, 1.51 for the away side. Most likely scorelines: 1-1 (9%), 1-2 (8%), 2-1 (8%).

❓ Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for VfB Stuttgart vs Viking?

Our main pick is both teams to score at odds 1.60, with 70% model confidence.

Who is the favourite for VfB Stuttgart vs Viking?

Our model makes a draw the most likely result at 42%. It projects an expected 1.8-1.8 scoreline for VfB Stuttgart vs Viking.

What is the predicted score for VfB Stuttgart vs Viking?

The most likely scoreline from our model is around 1-1, based on expected goals of 1.81 for VfB Stuttgart and 1.84 for Viking. The full score probability grid is shown in the heatmap above.

When do VfB Stuttgart and Viking play?

Kick-off is Wednesday 09 September 2026, 16:45 UTC.

How are these predictions generated?

Every market probability is produced by our ensemble of independent statistical and machine-learning models, then compared against bookmaker odds to find value. No human opinion is involved.

Are these football tips free?

Yes, completely free. We publish new picks every morning across all our channels.