Stuttgart vs Young Boys Prediction & Betting Tips (11 December)

Stuttgart retains a chance of qualifying despite a heavy defeat in Belgrade 5-1 and a meager total of 4 points in 5 games like PSG. Honorably beaten at Real Madrid 3-1, the Germans then conceded a draw against Sparta Prague at home 1-1 before surprising Juventus in Turin 0-1. However, they were clearly dominated by Atalanta 0-2 on the penultimate day, before the debacle in Serbia. In the Bundesliga, VfB alternates between irregular performances: beaten by Frankfurt before the break 2-3, it reacted against Bochum 2-0 before securing a draw at Bremen 2-2. Young Boys are going through a difficult season in the Champions League with five defeats in five games.

The Bernese club was beaten by Aston Villa 3-0, Barça 5-0, Inter 0-1, Shakhtar Donetsk 2-1 and, even more heavily, at home against Atalanta 1-6. With only two goals scored against 17 conceded, their record is insufficient to hope to shine in this prestigious competition. In the championship, the double reigning champion is also struggling, occupying 9th place, four points from the top 6 qualifying for the final phase. Despite a victory against Lugano 2-1 before the break, they then conceded a draw at Lucerne 1-1 before returning to success against Saint-Gall 3-1. 

In Stuttgart, several players will be missing for this meeting. The French defender Zagadou, the key winger Leweling, the young Raimund, and the striker who passed through Reims, El Bilal Touré (author of 2 goals in the league and 1 in the Champions League), are absent. German international Undav, the club's top scorer with 7 goals in all competitions, is uncertain. Hendriks in defense, as well as Woltemade and Diehl in attack, are not eligible for the Champions League. On the other hand, Bosnian striker Demirovic, author of 7 goals in the Bundesliga this season, including a recent double and a goal on the last day of the Champions League, should be aligned. Former Rennais Rieder (1 goal, 2 assists) and Frenchman Enzo Millot (3 goals) are also tipped to appear in Sebastian Hoeness's 11.

Switzerland must deal with numerous absences, with seven injured: Zoukrou, Seiler , Janko, Crnovrsanin, Conte A., Conte F., and Chaiwa. On the other hand, Swiss international Joel Monteiro (4 goals in the league) will probably be present, as will Congolese international Ganvoula, author of 5 goals, expected to shine in the Champions League. The prolific Cedric Itten, with his 4 goals in the league, will also be a major asset.