Bitesize Prediction: Stuttgart vs BSC Young Boys – 29/01/26

Competition: Europa League

Market: Stuttgart win

Odds: 2/5 @ Pribet

Two camps who will be looking to book their respective knockout stage ticket on Thursday night, Stuttgart will welcome BSC Young Boys to the MHPArena.

Starting with the hosts, eventually falling to a 2-0 loss away at Italian giants Roma last week, Stuttgart will certainly be excited to make a return to home soil here. Claiming an immediate response over the weekend as they stored their way to an emphatic 3-0 romp against Borussia Monchengladbach, Sebastian Hoeneb’s men will be dreaming of a repeat performance on Thursday night. Getting the New Year underway with a sensational 4-1 victory away at former German champions Bayer Leverkusen, Die Roten have suffered just a single defeat from any of their previous eight appearances across all competitions. Skyrocketing up the Bundesliga standings and suddenly at the heart of a genuine Champions League charge, Stuttgart will be looking to sign off their group stage adventure with a statement of intent. It should also be highlighted, the midweek hosts have rightfully gained a reputation for their extended success at the MHPArena. Including an action-packed 3-2 win against Eintracht Frankfurt earlier in the month, Hoeneb’s camp have suffered just a sole defeat in front of their own supporters since way back in April 2025.

As for the visitors, while BSC Young Boys might travel to Germany for their group stage finale sat firmly in the driving seat to punch a play-off ticket, Gerardo Seoane’s men are at the heart of what has become an infamous rut. Shockingly getting blow away over the weekend as they slumped to an infamous 4-1 drumming away at Thun, the Swiss outfit have come under plenty of recent scrutiny. Putting in a toothless performance at the Wankdorf Stadium last week as they suffered a 1-0 loss at home against French high-flyers Lyon, the former Bayer Leverkusen boss has seen his downbeat squad lose all of their five showdowns across all competitions on either side of opening the New Year. Heading into Switzerland’s festive break with a routine 3-0 defeat against Lugano, Thursday’s guests have also continued to show some rather glaring defensive issues. Including a 6-2 loss against Grasshoppers on December 17th, BSC Young Boys have shipped 17 goals on their five-match losing rut. Given what has been a huge recent gulf in class, Seoane’s side should be bracing themselves for another stern examination here.

Bet: Stuttgart 2/5 to beat BSC Young Boys in Thursday’s Europa League battle @ Pribet