VfB Stuttgart kick off the second half of the 2025/26 Bundesliga season on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 18:30 local time in the MHP Arena against Eintracht Frankfurt. The Swabians are looking to continue their strong run after a 4:1 win at Bayer Leverkusen and a 4:0 victory at SV Werder Bremen - but Frankfurt arrives with offensive firepower.
Where does VfB Stuttgart stand ahead of the clash?
Stuttgart produced their best performance of the season in early 2026. After beating Leverkusen and Bremen by four-goal margins under manager Sebastian Hoeneß, the team suffered a 0:0 draw at home to Hoffenheim before Christmas. League standing: 4th in Bundesliga, 62 pts, 18W-8D-8L from 34 games, recent form DWDDL.
What does Eintracht Frankfurt bring to the table?
Frankfurt’s last two matches ended in dramatic draws: 3:3 at home to Dortmund and 1:1 in Hamburg. They scraped past Augsburg 1:0, yet two goals were chalked off for marginal offside calls. Still, Frankfurt has scored in seven of their last away trips to Stuttgart.
Which betting odds stand out?
NEO.bet prices a Stuttgart home win plus at least four goals at 4.5 (up from 3.9), while bet365 offers 7 (up from 6.5) for Frankfurt to win away with goals on both sides. The Double Chance X2 is the safer pick - Frankfurt has lost just once in their last seven away games in Stuttgart.
Head-to-head: who has the edge?
In the 2024/25 season, Frankfurt swept both meetings: 3:2 in Stuttgart and 2:1 in the return leg. Stuttgart must tighten their defense to break the streak. Last result: Bayern München 3-0 VfB Stuttgart (2026-05-23).
What’s next after the game?
Stuttgart trails 27 points behind Bayern München in the title race and needs points to stay in contention. Their next fixture is on August 1, 2026 at home against Paris FC.
