Slovan Bratislava vs VfB Stuttgart: Six Out for Visitors

Slovan BratislavaSLO

UEFA Champions League

0–3

Full Time

HT 0–1

Národny Futbalovy Stadión

Bratislava

VfB StuttgartSTU

Deniz Undav 29'
Sandro Cruz 65' (og)
Ermedin Demirović 90'

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Stuttgart travel to Bratislava as clear favourites, carrying a far deeper squad and a side that created plenty in its opening league-stage game. Slovan were heavily beaten in their first outing, conceding far more quality chances than they made, and they have been stretched by opponents who press and build through the middle. Stuttgart's attack has been productive and their recent matches have rarely been tight, though their defence has been loose enough that Slovan can find a goal on the break or from set pieces. Mittelstädt's absence on the left is a real loss for the visitors, but the gulf in squad value and the pair's last meeting, a 3-1 Stuttgart win, point the same way.

Match ResultAway Win74%

Stuttgart have the stronger squad by a wide margin and created far more in recent games, while Slovan were overrun in their opener and have been giving up plenty of big chances. The visitors are well placed to win, even with a key full-back out.

Win or DrawAway or Draw90%

Total Goals3 or more goals70%

Stuttgart have gone past 2.5 goals in most of their last ten and Slovan's last league-stage game was a heavy loss. The competition itself has averaged over three goals a game, so a match with three or more goals is the more likely outcome.

Slovan Bratislava vs VfB Stuttgart: Six Out for Visitors

Published Wed 14 Oct

Slovan Bratislava host VfB Stuttgart in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, 14 October 2026, at Národny Futbalovy Stadión in Bratislava, with the visiting side contending with six confirmed injury absences.

Six injured for Stuttgart alongside Jaquez doubt

VfB Stuttgart arrive in Slovakia without Ameen Al Dakhil, Dan-Axel Zagadou, Justin Diehl, Maximilian Mittelstädt, Nikolas Nartey, and Tiago Tomás, who are all ruled out through injury. Defender Luca Jaquez is also doubtful. Despite those defensive concerns, the German club secured a 2-0 away win against SC Paderborn 07 in the Bundesliga on 10 October 2026. Forward E. Demirović continues to lead the attack, having scored 4 goals in all competitions this season.

Slovan Bratislava seek stability after Paris Saint Germain defeat

Slovan Bratislava sit 35th of 36 clubs in the Champions League standings after opening the league phase with a 1-6 away loss against Paris Saint Germain on 9 September 2026. Across their last three matches with chance data, the hosts created 1.21 expected goals per game while allowing 2.73. Before their opening defeat in Paris, they navigated qualifying unbeaten in August 2026, beating Celje 2-1 on 26 August after a 1-1 draw on 19 August, and eliminating Mjallby AIF with 2-0 and 2-1 victories.

Previous 3-1 victory gives visitors historical edge

The sides have met once before, with VfB Stuttgart recording a 3-1 victory in Bratislava on 21 January 2025. The German side began their current European campaign in 8th place after beating Viking 3-1 on 9 September 2026. Over their last five matches with chance metrics, Stuttgart have created 2.18 expected goals per game while allowing 1.87.

Our model firmly expects a VfB Stuttgart win

Our model firmly expects a VfB Stuttgart win. While the visitors must reshape their lineup without six sidelined players, their average of 2.18 expected goals created per game and past 3-1 victory at this venue provide a significant edge over a Slovan Bratislava defence that allowed 2.73 expected goals per game across recent tracked outings.

#	Team	P	GD	Pts
4	VfB Stuttgart	2	5	6
36	Slovan Bratislava	2	-8	0

#	Team	P	GD	Pts
4	VfB Stuttgart	2	5	6
36	Slovan Bratislava	2	-8	0

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