Match details. UEFA Champions League, League Stage - 2. Kick-off is Wed 14 Oct, 20:00 Lagos time. It is played at Tehelne Pole Stadion, Bratislava. The referee is Irfan Peljto.
What's at stake. Slovan Bratislava are 35th on 0 points after 1 game, level on points with Galatasaray, level on points with Bodo/Glimt. A win would take them above Galatasaray. Stuttgart are 8th on 3 points after 1 game, level on points with Manchester United, level on points with Manchester City. A win would take them above Manchester United.
Team news. Slovan Bratislava are without A. Griger (off the roster), M. Kianga (off the roster), M. Kukharevych (injury), A. Griger (off the roster), M. Kianga (off the roster), M. Kukharevych (injury). Stuttgart are without A. Al Dakhil (knee injury), J. Diehl (muscle injury), S. Drljaca (off the roster), M. Mittelstadt (heel injury), N. Nartey (muscle injury), L. Stergiou (off the roster).
Form. Slovan Bratislava have won four, drawn three and lost three of their last ten, 1.5 points a game. Their last five, newest first: D W W D L. Stuttgart have won five, drawn one and lost four of their last ten, 1.6 points a game. Their last five, newest first: W L L W W. In this competition Stuttgart have gone W.
The numbers. Slovan Bratislava score 2.2 and concede 1.8 a game over their last ten, with one clean sheet. Slovan Bratislava average 11.1 shots (4.8 on target), 7.0 corners and 1.6 cards a game, with 44% of the ball. Stuttgart score 1.7 and concede two a game in their last six away, with two clean sheets. Stuttgart average 15.6 shots (5.5 on target), 5.8 corners and 1.1 cards a game, with 54% of the ball.
Head to head. The last time they met, on 21 Jan 2025, it finished Slovan Bratislava 1-3 Stuttgart: Slovan Bratislava had 6 shots to 21, 41% of the ball, six yellow cards.
The case against. Slovan Bratislava's record still gives them 43% to win.
The read. Stuttgart to win. An open game. Their goals for and against make Slovan Bratislava the likelier winners. Their goals for and against point to an open game. Their records put over 2.5 goals at 76%.
The bets. Best bet: Over 1.5 Goals at 1.09, 98% on the records (Slovan Bratislava: over 1.5 goals in 10 of 10; Stuttgart: over 1.5 goals in 6 of 6 away). Backup: 2nd Half - Over/Under: Over 0.5 at 1.12. It often rescues the bet, but it is no guarantee. Leave: Under 4.5 Goals (Stuttgart are a clear winner, no Unders); Under 5.5 Goals (Stuttgart are a clear winner, no Unders). Predicted score: Slovan Bratislava 1-2 Stuttgart (6% chance).
Every score's chance from both teams' checked games, never cut or rescaled. The lit square is the likeliest score that fits the read (the call and an open game).