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VfB Stuttgart vs Viking Prediction — Model Probabilities for 9 September 2026

MatchSense model probabilities for VfB Stuttgart vs Viking on 9 September 2026. Form, the table and the head-to-head behind the numbers.

Key takeaways

  • The model's highest probability outcome is VfB Stuttgart at 65.0%.
  • VfB Stuttgart: 65.0%.
  • Viking: 23.5%.
  • Draw: 11.5%.
  • VfB Stuttgart come in on 4-3-3 from their last 10.
  • These numbers move again once the lineups are confirmed.

VfB Stuttgart welcome Viking on 9 September 2026, 16:45 UTC in UEFA Champions League. This page carries the MatchSense model's probabilities for the fixture — not a tip, but an estimate of how likely each outcome is.

What the model makes of it

OutcomeModel probability
VfB Stuttgart65.0%
Viking23.5%
Draw11.5%

Read a probability as a long-run frequency: a 55% call means fixtures that look like this one finish that way roughly 55 times in 100.

What each side brings into this

VfB Stuttgart bring a record of 4-3-3 from their last 10, scoring 2.5 a game. Viking have won 1, drawn 1 and lost 0 of their last 2, scoring 2.5 a game.

How are these numbers produced?

Attacking and defensive strength, Elo ratings, the run of recent results, home advantage and who is fit all feed the estimate. A first estimate goes out well before kickoff; a second follows when the team sheets are confirmed.

The full method is in How the MatchSense Prediction Model Works and How to Read Football Prediction Probabilities.

Go deeper


This page is analytical and educational. Probabilities are not guarantees of any result.

Frequently asked questions

Who is more likely to win, VfB Stuttgart or Viking?

The MatchSense model gives VfB Stuttgart the highest probability at 65.0%. That is a clear lead, though the remainder still sits with the other outcomes.

When do VfB Stuttgart and Viking play?

Kick-off is scheduled for 9 September 2026, 16:45 UTC in UEFA Champions League.

What form are VfB Stuttgart and Viking in?

VfB Stuttgart bring a record of 4-3-3 from their last 10, scoring 2.5 a game. Viking have won 1, drawn 1 and lost 0 of their last 2, scoring 2.5 a game. Recent form is one of the inputs behind the probabilities above.

How is the model's accuracy measured?

They are calibrated against historical fixtures: across a set of 60% calls, close to 60% should actually happen. No model can make a single match certain.

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