VfB Stuttgart vs Maccabi Tel Aviv Prediction - UEFA Europa League

Match context

VfB Stuttgart will host Maccabi Tel Aviv at the MHPArena at 00:45 on December 12, 2025, in the UEFA Europa League. With superior form and home advantage, the German team is predicted to achieve a favorable result despite facing several injuries.

Contrasting form

VfB Stuttgart is showing a fairly stable performance, having won 3 of their last 5 matches in all competitions. Despite two defeats, their attacking ability remains strong, averaging 1.6 goals per game, while their defense has only conceded an average of 0.8 goals. Notably, they have won both of their last two home matches in the league, demonstrating their solidity when playing at MHPArena.

Conversely, Maccabi Tel Aviv is mired in crisis. The Israeli team has not won in their last five matches, with four losses and only one draw. Their defense is a critical weakness, having conceded 18 goals in nine games (an average of two goals per game), while their attack only manages 1.0 goal per game.

Force situation

The biggest challenge for VfB Stuttgart in this match is the wave of injuries. Their coach will be without a long list of players for various reasons.

VfB Stuttgart

• Definitely absent:A. Al Dakhil, N. Darvich, S. Drljaca, P. Stenzel, L. Stergiou (Not playing); J. Chabot (Suspended due to yellow cards); E. Demirovic (Foot injury); J. Diehl, Silas (Ankle injuries); L. Jaquez, D. Zagadou (Muscle injuries); Y. Keitel (Thigh injury).
• Availability is uncertain:B. El Khannouss (Injury).

Maccabi Tel Aviv

On Maccabi Tel Aviv's side, their personnel situation is slightly better, although they still suffered significant losses.

• Definitely absent:K. Belic (Injured); D. Gropper (Not playing); S. Jehezkel (Suspended due to red card).
• Availability is uncertain:I. Nicolaescu, I. Sissokho (Trauma).

Analysis and prediction of results

Despite facing squad difficulties, VfB Stuttgart is still considered the clear favorite over Maccabi Tel Aviv. Their home advantage at MHPArena, where they have a good record, coupled with their opponent's poor form, are key factors.

Maccabi Tel Aviv showed overall weakness, especially in defense. Playing away against a well-organized team like Stuttgart will be too much of a challenge. Even without their strongest lineup, the difference in quality and mentality is still very clear.

Based on the above analysis, a result ranging from a draw to a win for VfB Stuttgart is a reasonable prediction. The home team is likely to control the game and look for a goal to decide the match.

Forecast:VfB Stuttgart win or draw.