Union Berlin vs VfB Stuttgart Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 23rd August 2025

VfB Stuttgart face a daunting first assignment in the Bundesliga when they visit the title favourites Union Berlin on the opening day of the new campaign.

Both sides are looking to start their campaign on a positive note, and we should witness very dedicated performances from both Union Berlin and VfB Stuttgart on Saturday.

Union Berlin only average a modest 1.5 goals per game in their last ten matches in this tournament, in which they scored 15 goals. They also conceded 14 for an average of 1.4 per game. They kept their opponents from scoring two times.

VfB Stuttgart scored 22 goals, conceded 16 and held on for a clean sheet in three of their last ten matches.

Supporters will be hoping to see a similarly thrilling encounter, as it turned out to be the last time Union Berlin played against VfB Stuttgart. It finished 4-4 in a great match between the pair.

Union Berlin vs VfB Stuttgart Prediction

Union Berlin Form

Union Berlin look back on their last three matches with two victories to show for their efforts. Against FC Heidenheim, they were left empty-handed in a 0-3 defeat, but they avenged themselves by beating Augsburg in a 1-2 win. They followed that up with a 0-5 win against FC Guetersloh in their most recent outing. Union Berlin just have a single home win to show from their efforts in the past six Bundesliga matches at the Alte Foersterei. They also drew three and lost two of these six encounters, in which they scored eight and conceded 11 goals.

VfB Stuttgart Form

VfB Stuttgart won twice in their last three matches as RB Leipzig were defeated by 2-3, before they beat Arminia Bielefeld 2-4. Bayern Munich proved too strong, though, and a 1-2 defeat followed. VfB Stuttgart won three of a possible six away matches in the Bundesliga, as well as playing two draws and suffering one defeat. They scored 14 while also conceding nine times.

It seems both VfB Stuttgart and Union Berlin have some issues concerning their defence, as they seem to find themselves on the receiving end a bit too often lately. We believe the trend continues this coming Saturday, and we are rooting for goals.

Union Berlin vs VfB Stuttgart Squads

Union Berlin Squad

Steffen Baumgart will choose the starting lineup for the upcoming game against VfB Stuttgart from the players listed below (the information in the brackets refers to goals scored and matches played in the Bundesliga this season):

Carl Klaus (0/0), Frederik Roennow (0/0), Matheo Raab (0/0), Yannic Stein (0/0), Andrik Markgraf (0/0), Christopher Trimmel (0/0), Danilho Doekhi (0/0), Diogo Leite (0/0), Oluwaseun Ogbemudia (0/0), Stanley N'Soki (0/0), Tom Rothe (0/0), Alex Kral (0/0), Aljoscha Kemlein (0/0), Andras Schafer (0/0), Janik Haberer (0/0), Josip Juranovic (0/0), Leopold Querfeld (0/0), Lucas Tousart (0/0), Oliver Burke (0/0), Rani Khedira (0/0), Robert Skov (0/0), Tim Skarke (0/0), Woo-Yeong Jeong (0/0), Andrej Ilic (0/0), David Preu (0/0), Dmytro Bogdanov (0/0), Ilyas Ansah (0/0), Livan Burcu (0/0), Marin Ljubicic (0/0).

VfB Stuttgart Squad

Listed below is the full squad of VfB Stuttgart players that the manager Sebastian Hoeness will choose from for the upcoming game:

Alexander Nuebel (0/0), Fabian Bredlow (0/0), Stefan Drljaca (0/0), Ameen Al Dakhil (0/0), Dan-Axel Zagadou (0/0), Finn Jeltsch (0/0), Jeff Chabot (0/0), Josha Vagnoman (0/0), Leonidas Stergiou (0/0), Lorenz Assignon (0/0), Luca Jaquez (0/0), Maximilian Mittelstaedt (0/0), Pascal Stenzel (0/0), Ramon Hendriks (0/0), Angelo Stiller (0/0), Atakan Karazor (0/0), Boris Tashchy (0/0), Chema Andres (0/0), Chris Fuehrich (0/0), Ermedin Demirovic (0/0), Lazar Jovanovic (0/0), Nikolas Nartey (0/0), Noah Darvich (0/0), Yannik Keitel (0/0), Deniz Undav (0/0), Jamie Leweling (0/0), Justin Diehl (0/0), Nick Woltemade (0/0), Silas Katompa Mvumpa (0/0), Tiago Tomas (0/0).

Union Berlin vs VfB Stuttgart Team News

Union Berlin are as close to having an entire squad available as they can, with only one playerout for the side which faces VfB Stuttgart. For their upcoming match in round 1, Union Berlin are unable to call upon Tom Rothe, who is suspended.

VfB Stuttgart have an almost full squad of players to choose from ahead of their next match on Saturday, as just two players seem to be forced up in the stands. Leonidas Stergiou and Atakan Karazor can't be called upon by VfB Stuttgart, as they are all sidelined with a suspension.

Union Berlin vs VfB Stuttgart Lineups

Union Berlin vs VfB Stuttgart H2H

The latest encounter between these two teams was a belter of a 4-4 match. Are we in for a similar goal-fest on Saturday? Union Berlin enter the match against VfB Stuttgart with a 3-4-3 record in their previous ten encounters. A win rate of 30%, which is perhaps worth keeping in mind before you make a choice for your next accumulator, depending on your betting strategy.

Union Berlin vs VfB Stuttgart Results

In the last ten matches between Union Berlin and VfB Stuttgart over 2.5 goals came out four times. Odds on at least three goals are at 2/3 with bookies.

Union Berlin vs VfB Stuttgart Betting Tips

Andrej Ilic has four strikes in six Bundesliga matches for Union Berlin, who will be relying on his services, when clashing with VfB Stuttgart. The visitors are looking to Nick Woltemade, who has provided his team with three Bundesliga goals.

Union Berlin won only once in their last 10 outings at Alte Foersterei, but they drew four and lost five in this run. VfB Stuttgart won six, drew three and lost one of their last 10 games away from home. Both teams have been poor at keeping their opponents from scoring in their last 10 games, respectively. Union Berlin managed a clean sheet in one of their games at home, VfB Stuttgart kept a clean sheet in two of their last 10.

Both teams scored six times in the last ten encounters between Union Berlin and VfB Stuttgart, while over 2.5 goals came out six times. Union Berlin scored 1.6 goals on average, while VfB Stuttgart pulled 1.7 goals on average. Over 2.5 goals came out four times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Union Berlin, who scored an average of 2.4 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of the last ten games for VfB Stuttgart, who scored 2.8 times on average in these matches.