Slovan Bratislava and VfB Stuttgart face off in the second round of the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 league stage. The match kicks off on Wednesday 14 October at 20:00 (GMT) at the Štadión Tehelné pole in Bratislava.
The two sides come into this European clash with contrasting fortunes from their opening games. Stuttgart secured a comfortable win, whereas Slovan Bratislava will be aiming to bounce back from a heavy defeat. This Slovan Bratislava vs. VfB Stuttgart prediction points towards a competitive fixture.
Find our expert prediction for Slovan Bratislava vs. VfB Stuttgart and analysis of the available options.
Slovan Bratislava x VfB Stuttgart Odds
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Match Overview - Slovan Bratislava vs. VfB Stuttgart
- Slovan Bratislava needs a strong home performance after a 6-1 Champions League loss to Paris Saint Germain. A good result is vital for their campaign.
- VfB Stuttgart started their Champions League journey with a strong 3-1 win against Viking. They aim to build on this positive momentum and solidify their position in the league standings.
- VfB Stuttgart holds the historical advantage, having won two of the three previous meetings between the clubs.
Slovan BratislavaSLO
VfB StuttgartVFBRecent Results(Last N Matches)
Season Stats
Head-to-Head Record
- VfB Stuttgart won the previous meeting between the sides, a 3-1 victory in the 2024 Champions League.
- Slovan Bratislava’s matches in this season’s Champions League have seen an average of 3.0 total goals per game.
- The German side comes into this fixture in strong scoring form, having netted 14 goals in their last six matches.
- For Slovan Bratislava, striker Andraž Šporar has been a key contributor, with two goals in four appearances this campaign.
- VfB Stuttgart’s Ermedin Demirović was the standout player in the first round, scoring a hat-trick against Viking.
Head-to-Head
Slovan BratislavaSLOVfB StuttgartVFB| Competition | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| UEFA Champions League | Slovan BratislavaSLO 1-3  VfB StuttgartVFB |
Slovan Bratislava Form and Stats
Slovan Bratislava are approaching this European night with mixed results. They recently suffered a 6-1 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League, contrasting with a 1-1 draw in the Slovak Super Liga against Skalica. This highlights the challenges they face on the continental stage.
Nevertheless, Slovan Bratislava have performed well at home in the UEFA Champions League. They remain unbeaten at the Tehelné pole Stadium, having won once and drawn twice, scoring four goals and conceding just two. This home resilience will be crucial for a positive outcome.
With a fully fit squad, attacker Andraž Šporar is set to be a key player. He has scored two goals in four appearances in the competition, and his form could be decisive in the clash between Slovan Bratislava and VfB Stuttgart.
DateResult | ||
|---|---|---|
SkalicaSKA 1-1 Slovan BratislavaSLO | DrawD | |
KomárnoKOM 1-2 Slovan BratislavaSLO | WinW | |
NitraNIT 1-3 Slovan BratislavaSLO | WinW | |
Slovan BratislavaSLO 3-3 ŽilinaŽIL | DrawD | |
Paris Saint GermainPAR 6-1 Slovan BratislavaSLO | LossL | |
VfB Stuttgart Form and Stats
VfB Stuttgart are in excellent form, having won their last three matches in various competitions. They got their UEFA Champions League 2026/27 campaign off to an impressive start with a dominant 3-1 home victory over Viking. This strong start demonstrates their readiness for the competition.
In that opening Champions League fixture, Ermedin Demirović scored a notable hat-trick, showcasing his attacking prowess. Deniz Undav also played a key role with two crucial assists. This upcoming match against Slovan Bratislava is Stuttgart’s first away game of the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League season.
Stuttgart will be without some key players, as midfielder Malanga and defender Mittelstadt are both out due to injury. Defender Jeff Chabot is also being assessed for an injury and may not play. Despite this, the manager still has some good options in the squad that could help them win this game.
DateResult | ||
|---|---|---|
SC Paderborn 07SC 0-2 VfB StuttgartVFB | WinW | |
VfB StuttgartVFB 5-0 SpVgg Greuther FurthSPV | WinW | |
VfB StuttgartVFB 3-0 FC HeidenheimFC | WinW | |
VfB StuttgartVFB 0-1 Borussia DortmundBOR | LossL | |
1899 Hoffenheim189 2-1 VfB StuttgartVFB | LossL | |
Slovan Bratislava vs. VfB Stuttgart Prediction: German side to show their strength
VfB Stuttgart is in formidable shape, showing potent attacking quality recently. Given their strong start, they will likely dominate from the outset. Expecting "VfB Stuttgart to win the first half" is a plausible scenario.
Slovan Bratislava, despite a heavy opening group game defeat, has shown resilience at home in this competition. Facing an in-form German side will be their toughest test, potentially leading to a match with "Over 3.5 Goals" in total.
Stuttgart’s superior form and attacking firepower contrast with Slovan Bratislava’s defensive struggles in their last European outing. Our main prediction is for "VfB Stuttgart -1.5 Asian Handicap", anticipating a comfortable victory for the visitors.
The odds mentioned were collected from betting apps during the writing of this prediction and may change. Always check with the bookmaker for the latest information.
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| Best Odds | ||
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| Money Line | VfB Stuttgart to win the first half | |
| Double Chance & Over/Under | A winner to be decided and over 3.5 goals | |
Where to Watch Slovan Bratislava vs. VfB Stuttgart
Here’s where you can watch Slovan Bratislava vs. VfB Stuttgart:
- TV: TNT Sports.
- Streaming: HBO Max.
Slovan Bratislava vs. VfB Stuttgart Predicted Lineups
Heading into this UEFA Champions League 2026/27 clash, both managers have key decisions to make as they look to find the right balance. The expected Slovan Bratislava lineup will aim to leverage their home advantage, while the VfB Stuttgart lineup will be set up to counter their strategy and seek control of the game from the first whistle.
Slovan Bratislava
Dominik Takáč; César Blackman, Kenan Bajrič, Svetozar Marković, Sandro Cruz; Cristian Martínez, P. Pokorný, Rash Rahim Ibrahim; Tigran Barseghyan, Andraž Šporar, Suleiman Camara.
Slovan BratislavaVfB Stuttgart
D. Seimen; F. Jeltsch, Hendriks, Vagnoman; Leweling, C. Führich, G. Prömel, Stiller; Bilal El Khannouss, Deniz Undav, Ermedin Demirović.
VfB StuttgartMatch Details
Here are the match details:
- Match: Slovan Bratislava vs. VfB Stuttgart
- Competition: UEFA Champions League 2026/27
- Date: 14/10/2026
- Kick-off: 20:00 (GMT)
- Venue: Štadión Tehelné pole, Bratislava, Slovakia
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