Slovan Bratislava vs VfB Stuttgart Preview
- Competition: UEFA Champions League.
- Date: Tuesday, January 21.
- Time: 8:00 PM GMT.
- Venue: Stadio Tehelne Pole.
Slovan Bratislava are set to host VfB Stuttgart in the second-last game of the Champions League group stage at the Stadio Tehelne Pole on Tuesday.
The Slovakian team are currently placed in the second last place of the league with no chance to get into the playoffs. They have no points in the six games they have played. They will fight for their pride in the last two games of the campaign.
So far in the six games they have played in the UEFA Champions League, they have not been able to pick a single point and have conceded the second most number of goals which is 21. In their last fixture against Atletico Madrid, they lost 3-1 after Julian Alvarez and Antoine Griezman with their goals ripped their defence apart. In the last five games, they have won three and lost two. It has been different for them in the 1. Liga, where they are the table toppers with 44 points from 18 games.
On the other hand, Stuttgart are placed in the 26th position with seven points, one point away from the playoff zone. They are levelled on points with French side Paris Saint Germain. In the competition, Stuttgart has won two of the six games they have played and are not currently in a position to qualify but they still have hopes. Two wins in the last two games of the competition can ensure their place in the playoffs if other results go in their favour. They come into this game after defeating Freiburg 4-0 after a dominating performance in the Bundesliga. In the last five games they have won three, lost one and one game ended in a draw.
Now let’s hop on to the team news for this fixture.
Slovan Bratislava Team News
They will be missing Juraj Kucka, who undertook knee surgery earlier this month, while Matus Vojtko, who had a shin injury might return from the sidelines in this fixture. Manager, Vladimir Weiss will look to continue with his usual 4-2-3-1 formation with Strelec leading the line of attack. He is expected to start with a back line consisting of Voet, Kashia, Bajric, Medvedev and Takac between the sticks.
VfB Stuttgart Team News
The German outfit will have some injury concerns ahead of the fixture with Luca Raimund out with a thigh injury, Justin Diehl, out with a hamstring injury and El Bilal Toure sidelined due to a broken metatarsal. Maximilian Mittelstadt will also remain a doubt for this fixture while Dan-Axel Zagadou remains a long-term absentee due to his knee problems.
Slovan Bratislava vs VfB Stuttgart Predicted Lineups
Slovan Bratislava Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Takac
Defenders: Voet, Kashia, Bajric, Medvedev
Midfielders: Savvidis, Szoke, Weiss
Attackers: Barseghyan, Strelec, Metsoko
VfB Stuttgart Predicted Lineup (4-4-2):
Goalkeeper: Nubel
Defenders: Vagnoman, Rouault, Chabot, Stergiou
Midfielders: Karazon, Stiller, Rieder, Millot
Attackers: Woltemade, Demirovic
Slovan Bratislava vs VfB Stuttgart Head-to-Head Record
Both the teams have faced each other only twice in 2010, during the Europa League qualification. One game ended in a draw and the other was won by VfB Stuttgart.
| Date | Match | Competition |
| 26th August, 2010 | VfB Stuttgart 2-2 Slovan Bratislava | Europa League Qualification |
| 19th August, 2010 | Slovan Bratislava 0-1 VfB Stuttgart | Europa League Qualification |
Key Players to Watch in Slovan Bratislava vs VfB Stuttgart
David Strelec (Slovan Bratislava)
The Slovakian striker has been in fine form this season and will be one of the crucial players for the home side. He has so far recorded 10 goals and two assists in the Bundesliga and has scored in the last two games. He scored in the competition against Atletico Madrid from the spot to bring one goal back but was not able to bring three points.
Maximilian Mittelstaedt (VfB Stuttgart)
The German left-back has been one of the most important players for the side helping both in defence as well as in attack. He has so far managed to keep seven clean sheets across all competitions and has recorded four assists and a goal for his team in the Bundesliga. In the last five games, he had committed 10 tackles and made eight interceptions. He also did around 16 progressive carries to the opposition defence helping his team in attack.
Slovan Bratislava vs VfB Stuttgart Prediction
The hosts will look to spoil the party for Stuttgart as they have nothing to play for in the competition. The German side will also be expected to be good and walk away with a comfortable victory.
Predicted Score: Slovan Bratislava 1-1 VfB Stuttgart
Where to Watch Slovan Bratislava vs VfB Stuttgart Live?
| Country | Where to Watch |
| USA | Paramount+ |
| UK | TNT Sports |
| Italy | Sky, Amazon Prime |
| Belgium | Proximus, Telenet |
| India | SonyLIV |
FAQs
Q. When is Slovan Bratislava vs VfB Stuttgart?
A. Slovan Bratislava will host VfB Stuttgart at the Stadio Tehelne Pole on Tuesday, January 21 at 8:00 PM GMT.
Q. Where can you watch Slovan Bratislava vs VfB Stuttgart for free?
A. Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream will stream the match for free.
Q. What is the predicted score for Slovan Bratislava vs VfB Stuttgart?
A. Slovan Bratislava 1-1 VfB Stuttgart.
Q. What is the recent head-to-head record for Slovan Bratislava vs VfB Stuttgart?
A. Both the teams have faced each other only twice in 2010, during the Europa League qualification. One game ended in a draw and the other was won by VfB Stuttgart.