**Stuttgart's got the talent and the home turf—this should be a **comfortable European night** for the Germans, who just demolished Köln 4-1.** Viking are no joke (that 3-1 win over Dinamo Zagreb was fire 🔥), but they're stepping into the lion's den.

Stuttgart's form is streaky—dropped 5 at Bayern but bounced back instantly. Viking sit mid-table in Norway and just drew at home to Sandefjord, so the gap in quality here is real. Both teams have injury headaches, but Stuttgart's depth will matter more.

Key storylines:

- **D. Undav and J. Leweling** have been Stuttgart's creative spark; expect them to run riot against a visiting defense that's solid but not tested at this level

- **Viking's press and set pieces**—they'll need to stay compact and hunt for a smash-and-grab, because open play won't favor them

- **Stuttgart's left flank** with **M. Mittelstädt** and **C. Führich** could be a highway if Viking's right side doesn't stay switched on

Expected lineups:

- **VfB Stuttgart**: F. Bredlow, M. Mittelstädt, J. Chabot, J. Vagnoman, A. Stiller, G. Prömel, C. Führich, B. E. Khannouss, J. Leweling, D. Undav

- **Viking FK**: A. Østbø, V. Auklend, G. Stensness, H. Heggheim, T. Moi, K. Askildsen, S. Kvia-Egeskog, Z. Tripić, P. Christiansen, N. K. Fuglestad

Prediction:

**Stuttgart 3–1 Viking.** Stuttgart should cruise here—they've got the players and momentum at home. Viking will nick one on the counter, but that's about it.

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