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Next: 1899 Hoffenheim · Sat 12 Sept
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VfB Stuttgart predicted lineup vs 1899 Hoffenheim1 UNAVAILABLE
VfB Stuttgart are without Tomás away at 1899 Hoffenheim in the BL1, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 4 official matches is: Bredlow in goal, a back three of Jeltsch, Chabot and Mittelstädt, and Undav, Pejčinović and Tomás further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now.
- GKBredlow
- DEFJeltsch
- DEFChabot
- DEFMittelstädt
- MIDPrömel
- MIDStiller
- MIDVagnoman
- FWDUndav
- FWDPejčinović
Team news
- Unavailable: Tomás (Out).
- Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 16 of the last 30 matches.
- Sets up with a back three in 37% of matches.
- Doubtful: Führich.
- Based on starts across 4 official matches this season.
Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for VfB Stuttgart, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.
Head Coach
Sebastian Hoeneß
GermanySince Apr 2023
Injuries & suspensions
Full list →Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 16 of last 30
4-2-3-1
53%
3-4-1-2
20%
3-4-2-1
17%
4-4-2
7%
Sets up with a back three in 37% of matches.
Most Common VfB Stuttgart Starting XI
Based on 4 official matches this season
- BredlowGK · 4 starts
- JeltschDEF · 4 starts
- ChabotDEF · 4 starts
- MittelstädtDEF · 4 starts
- PrömelMID · 4 starts
- StillerMID · 4 starts
- FührichMID · 3 starts
- VagnomanMID · 2 starts
- UndavFWD · 4 starts
- PejčinovićFWD · 3 starts
- TomásFWD · 2 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
Set piece takers
2025/26- DEFMittelstädt5/5 penalties scored
- FWDDemirović1/1 penalties scored
FIXTURES
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NEXT UPVfB Stuttgart @ 1899 Hoffenheim
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VfB Stuttgart
- What is VfB Stuttgart's expected lineup?
- VfB Stuttgart are without Tomás away at 1899 Hoffenheim in the BL1, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 4 official matches is: Bredlow in goal, a back three of Jeltsch, Chabot and Mittelstädt, and Undav, Pejčinović and Tomás further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now. Most-used XI (4-2-3-1): Bredlow, Jeltsch, Chabot, Mittelstädt, Prömel, Stiller, Führich, Vagnoman, Undav, Pejčinović, Tomás (out).
- Who started VfB Stuttgart's last match?
- VfB Stuttgart's starting XI on 9 Sept 2026 in the UEFA Champions League (4-2-3-1): F. Bredlow, J. Leweling, Finn Jeltsch, J. Chabot, M. Mittelstädt, G. Prömel, A. Stiller, B. El Khannouss, D. Undav, C. Führich, E. Demirović.
- What was VfB Stuttgart's last result?
- VfB Stuttgart beat Viking 3–1 on 9 Sept 2026.
- When did VfB Stuttgart last win?
- VfB Stuttgart last won on 9 Sept 2026, beating Viking 3–1.
- Who takes penalties for VfB Stuttgart?
- M. Mittelstädt has taken the most penalties for VfB Stuttgart in the 2025/26 season, scoring 5 of 5.
- Who has made the most starts for VfB Stuttgart this season?
- G. Prömel leads with 4 starts for VfB Stuttgart across all competitions this season.
- What formation does VfB Stuttgart use most often?
- VfB Stuttgart have used a 4-2-3-1 in 2 of their 4 matches this season.
- Which VfB Stuttgart goalkeeper has started the most this season?
- Fabian Bredlow has made the most starts as goalkeeper for VfB Stuttgart this season, starting 4 matches.
- Which VfB Stuttgart defender has started the most this season?
- Maximilian Mittelstädt has made the most starts as defender for VfB Stuttgart this season, starting 4 matches.
- Which VfB Stuttgart midfielder has started the most this season?
- Grischa Prömel has made the most starts as midfielder for VfB Stuttgart this season, starting 4 matches.
- Which VfB Stuttgart forward has started the most this season?
- Deniz Undav has made the most starts as forward for VfB Stuttgart this season, starting 4 matches.
Squad · 25 players
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VfB Stuttgart away to 1899 Hoffenheim
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