Viking travel to MHPArena in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday 9 September (17:45 WAT) to face VfB Stuttgart. VfB Stuttgart are 14th with 7 points from 4 games (in the top half), while Viking sit 22nd on 4 points (in the bottom half). Only 3 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
VfB Stuttgart's last 5: WLWLW Most recently they beat 1. FC Köln 4–1 at home. At home they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 2.3 goals a game.
Viking's last 5: DWWWD Most recently they drew with Sandefjord 1–1 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 4. They are scoring freely – 2.0 goals a game.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.9 goals: 2.7 for VfB Stuttgart and 1.2 for Viking. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 75% likely and both teams score in 66% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Our pre-match pick was Over 2.5 goals – a 75% chance at odds of 1.28. Predicted score: VfB Stuttgart 2–1 Viking. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
VfB Stuttgart69%fair 1.45 · @1.22
Draw16%fair 6.22 · @6.40
Viking15%fair 6.60 · @10.50
3.93Expected goals
2.70VfB Stuttgart xG
1.23Viking xG
66%Both score
75%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–19%
3–18%
2–07%
1–17%
3–06%
2–25%
From our goals model: VfB Stuttgart 2.7 – 1.2 Viking expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
VfB Stuttgart to win✓
69%
1.45
1.22
Double chance
VfB Stuttgart or draw✓
85%
1.18
1.04
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
66%
1.50
1.57
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
Half-time result
VfB Stuttgart ahead at half-time✓
52%
1.92
–
Half-time / full-time
HT VfB Stuttgart / FT VfB Stuttgart✓
46%
2.15
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.36
–
Form
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 69% chance of winning, the draw 16% and Viking 15%.
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.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
