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Slovan Bratislava vs Vfb Stuttgart Match Summary
Competition | UEFA Champions League |
|---|---|
Match Date | Wednesday 14 October 2026 |
Match Time | 20:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Národny Futbalovy Stadión |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | TNT Sport Extra (UK) |
Slovan Bratislava vs Vfb Stuttgart brings a strong Bundesliga visitor to the Národny Futbalovy Stadión, and on paper this Champions League fixture looks a mismatch.
Slovan were thrashed 6-1 by PSG earlier in this Champions League campaign. Since then they have gone unbeaten in four outings in all competitions, so there is some fight in them.
Stuttgart arrive off a routine 2-0 win at Paderborn after back-to-back defeats. Ermedin Demirović's first-half hat-trick against Viking FK shows exactly where the danger comes from.
Slovan are still looking for a first win over Stuttgart, who have won two of the previous meetings, with the other ending in a draw. A home upset looks a stretch.
Slovan Bratislava vs Vfb Stuttgart Form
Slovan drew with Skalica in the Slovak First Football League on Saturday, Tigran Barseghyan grabbing the equaliser. The European picture is grimmer after that 6-1 hammering by PSG, and they sit near the foot of the Champions League standings. Still, they have not lost in four since, and Barseghyan's threat from the right is their best route to goal.
Stuttgart got back on track in the Bundesliga with a 2-0 win at Paderborn, Jeff Chabot and Chris Führich on the scoresheet after back-to-back defeats. In the Champions League they beat Viking FK, with Ermedin Demirović helping himself to a first-half hat-trick. Demirović leading the line with Deniz Undav behind him is the key to this fixture.
Slovan Bratislava vs Vfb Stuttgart Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Slovan Bratislava: No reported absentees.
Vfb Stuttgart: L. Jaquez (Injured/out), T. Tomás (Injured/out), J. Malanga (Injured/out), J. Diehl (Injured/out), M. Mittelstädt (Injured/out), A. Al-Dakhil (Injured/out), N. Nartey (Injured/doubtful), J. Chabot (Injured/doubtful)
Slovan Bratislava
The Slovan Bratislava vs Vfb Stuttgart lineups start with a clean bill of health for the hosts. Suleiman Camara and Peter Pokorny return after being rotated out against Skalica on Saturday, with Camara on the left of the front three and Pokorny sitting in the engine room of a probable 4-3-3.
Vfb Stuttgart
This game comes too soon for Maximilian Mittelstädt, though Jeff Chabot is expected to recover in time. Finn Jeltsch should step into the back line, while Grischa Prömel and Bilal El Khannouss are set to be recalled in a probable 3-4-2-1.
Slovan Bratislava vs Vfb Stuttgart Predicted Lineup
Slovan Bratislava
Formation: 4-3-3 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: D. Takác; C. Blackman, S. Markovic, K. Bajric, S. Cruz; R. Ibrahim, P. Pokorny, C. Martínez; T. Barseghyan, A. Sporar, S. Camara
Vfb Stuttgart
Formation: 3-4-2-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: D. Seimen; R. Hendriks, F. Jeltsch, J. Vagnoman; J. Leweling, A. Stiller, G. Prömel, C. Führich; D. Undav, B. El Khannouss; E. Demirovic
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Slovan Bratislava vs Vfb Stuttgart Key Stats & Match Facts
Stuttgart have won two of the previous meetings between the sides, with the other ending in a draw.
Slovan are unbeaten in four games in all competitions since their heavy defeat to PSG.
Stuttgart scored in both halves of their 2-0 Bundesliga win at Paderborn, ending a run of back-to-back defeats.
A Stuttgart win would have landed in 4 of their last 10 matches against all opponents.
Stuttgart have eight players listed as missing, including Maximilian Mittelstädt.
Slovan Bratislava vs Vfb Stuttgart Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: This Slovan Bratislava vs Vfb Stuttgart prediction points to a Stuttgart win with goals at both ends. The projections have it at 2.83-1.11 in the visitors' favour, which says Slovan can nick one but not much more. Stuttgart are a short 3/8 with Betway, and given their attacking quality against a side who have struggled in Europe, that price is fair rather than generous.
Best Bets
Both Teams To Score: Yes. Stuttgart are strong favourites, but Slovan have enough to find a goal at home. This looks the value angle among the picks, with the projections rating both teams scoring at 63%. Even in defeat, Slovan are tipped to get on the board, and Barseghyan's equaliser against Skalica shows they carry a threat.
Over 3.5 in the Total Goals Over/Under market. The model projects a high-scoring game with Stuttgart's attack on top. The projected total of 3.94 goals clears this line comfortably. Over 3.5 is rated at 55.43%, above what the market implies, and it sits neatly alongside a Stuttgart win and both teams scoring.
Slovan Bratislava vs Vfb Stuttgart Bet Builder
This bet builder selection combines a Stuttgart win, Deniz Undav to score anytime, both teams to score and Danylo Ignatenko to be shown a card.
Stuttgart to win. The visitors carry far more quality through their side, and the projections rate them at 73% to take the points.
Deniz Undav anytime goalscorer. Operating just behind Demirović, he will be a primary goal threat for the visitors and is rated at 54.5% to find the net.
Both teams to score. Slovan have home advantage and a direct route to goal through Barseghyan, while Stuttgart's firepower takes care of the other end.
Danylo Ignatenko to be shown a card. Breaking up play in midfield against a dynamic Bundesliga attack brings disciplinary exposure, and he is rated at 34.36% to go in the book.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 15/2 and is as short as 25/4 elsewhere.
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Slovan Bratislava vs Vfb Stuttgart Talking Points
Sebastian Hoeneß has rejected the favourites tag, praising Slovan's tactical clarity and structured style, but the Slovan Bratislava vs Vfb Stuttgart betting odds tell a very different story. The surface could be the great leveller, with the pitch needing emergency treatment with sand and UV lighting rigs after damage to the turf, and the home camp openly frustrated by its condition. A messy, bobbly pitch rarely suits the side with the better footballers. There is a homecoming subplot too, with Stuttgart winger Leo Sauer, who previously came through Slovan's youth system, relishing the trip in front of family and friends.
Slovan Bratislava vs Vfb Stuttgart Predictions FAQs
When is the Slovan Bratislava vs Vfb Stuttgart Champions League game?
The match kicks off on Wednesday 14 October 2026 at 20:00 UK time.
Where is Slovan Bratislava vs Vfb Stuttgart being played?
The match is being played at Národny Futbalovy Stadión.
Where can I watch Slovan Bratislava vs Vfb Stuttgart?
The match will be broadcast live on TNT Sport Extra in the UK.
What competition is Slovan Bratislava vs Vfb Stuttgart in?
The fixture is part of the UEFA Champions League.
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