Round 18 - Bundesliga
VfB Stuttgart VS 1. FC Union Berlin
MHPArena
18 January, 2026
Overview:
VfB Stuttgart hosts 1. FC Union Berlin in Bundesliga round 18 at MHP Arena. Stuttgart holds slight historical edge with 5 H2H wins to Union's 4, both in poor recent form with 2 wins from last 4 matches each[1][2][5].
Recent H2H results: VfB Stuttgart 5 wins, Union 4 wins, 7 draws
Prediction:
Based on current form and stats, we expect a close contest with a final score of 2-1 in favor of VfB Stuttgart.
Stuttgart will control possession while Union relies on disciplined defense and quick transitions. Home advantage favors Stuttgart's attacking play[4][5].
Stuttgart's home strength and H2H edge outweigh both teams' poor form. Union struggles away[1][2][5].
Stats:
| VfB Stuttgart | 1. FC Union Berlin |
|---|---|
| Expected Possession | |
| 55 | 45 |
| Average Goals Per Match | |
| 1.56 | 1.38 |
| Win Probability | |
| 52 | 22 |
| Position | Team | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bayern | 14 | 2 | 0 | 44 |
| 2 | Dortmund | 9 | 6 | 1 | 33 |
| 3 | RB Leipzig | 9 | 2 | 4 | 29 |
| 4 | Leverkusen | 9 | 2 | 5 | 29 |
| 5 | Stuttgart | 9 | 2 | 5 | 29 |
| 6 | Hoffenheim | 8 | 3 | 4 | 27 |
| 7 | Frankfurt | 7 | 5 | 4 | 26 |
| 8 | Freiburg | 6 | 5 | 5 | 23 |
| 9 | Union Berlin | 6 | 4 | 6 | 22 |
| 10 | M'gladbach | 5 | 4 | 7 | 19 |
| 11 | 1. FC Köln | 4 | 5 | 7 | 17 |
| 12 | Bremen | 4 | 5 | 6 | 17 |
| 13 | HSV | 4 | 4 | 8 | 16 |
| 14 | Wolfsburg | 4 | 3 | 9 | 15 |
| 15 | Augsburg | 4 | 2 | 10 | 14 |
| 16 | St. Pauli | 3 | 3 | 9 | 12 |
| 17 | Heidenheim | 3 | 3 | 10 | 12 |
| 18 | Mainz | 1 | 6 | 9 | 9 |
| Name | Club | Country | Matches | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H. Kane | FCB | ENG | 16 | 20 | 3 |
| M. Olise | FCB | FRA | 16 | 9 | 9 |
| L. Díaz | FCB | COL | 15 | 9 | 6 |
| H. Tabaković | BMG | BOS | 15 | 9 | 1 |
