Match preview
VfB Stuttgart host FSV Mainz 05 in Bundesliga Matchweek 17 on Friday 15 January 2027, 19:30 (UK time) at MHPArena, Stuttgart.
VfB Stuttgart sit 8th with 12 points from 9 matches, 2 points ahead of 12th-placed FSV Mainz 05.
VfB Stuttgart are in mixed form (3W 0D 2L in their last 5). FSV Mainz 05 are struggling for results (1W 0D 4L in their last 5).
Our data model gives VfB Stuttgart a 35% chance of victory, FSV Mainz 05 43% and the draw 21%. It projects a tight contest, with expected goals of 1.77 against 1.97.

