Stuttgart will be aiming to record back-to-back wins in the Champions League when they travel to Tehelné pole on October 14. Slovan Bratislava lost their opener.

Slovan Bratislava Hoping for Improved Showing

Slovan Bratislava were beaten 6-1 by PSG on matchday one, and they come into this clash after winning just twice in their last five. Yaya Toure’s side have been weak defensively over that period, allowing 12 goals.

They have looked reliable offensively, scoring six in their previous three. Manasse Kianga should be back in contention to start after recovering from injury. The winger has scored three goals in his six most recent appearances.

Andraz Sporar could retain his spot, despite missing a penalty in a recent draw against Skalica. The striker has scored four in his last three club appearances.

Slovan Bratislava predicted lineup vs Stuttgart (4-1-4-1): Takac; Matsuoka, Bajric, Markovic, Kozlovsky; Ignatenko; Kianga, Barseghyan, Mustafic, Marcelli; Sporar

Stuttgart Back on Track

Sebastian Hoeneß’s Stuttgart bounced back to form in the Bundesliga on Saturday, recording an away win to snap a two-game losing run in competitive fixtures.

The German club have scored ten goals in their last five games excluding friendlies, and the weekend victory over Paderborn resulted in a first clean sheet in six. Ermedin Demirović will be a key player, but he has scored only three goals in eight appearances, all in the opening win against Viking.

Hoeneß will be without Luca Jaquez, Dan-Axel Zagadou, and Jeff Chabot this week, limiting defensive cover for a team that have allowed six goals in its previous four.

Stuttgart predicted lineup vs Slovan Bratislava (3-4-2-1): Seimen; Hendriks, Mittelstadt, Jeltsch; Vagnoman, Karazor, Stiller, Fuhrich; Undav, Leweling; Demirović

Slovan Bratislava vs Stuttgart Prediction

  • Safe Tip: Stuttgart to Win
  • Odds: 1.264 (22Bet)
  • Correct score prediction: Slovan Bratislava 1-2 Stuttgart
  • 22Bet Booking Code: 8GH9L

Key stats:

  • Slovan Bratislava have conceded ten goals in their last six UCL matches.
  • Stuttgart have won three of their previous four UCL League Phase fixtures.
  • The guests have scored at least twice in six of their last ten European matches.

A Stuttgart win is a logical angle this week, especially considering their return to form over the weekend. The German club have largely been reliable in Europe, winning five of their six latest League Phase matches across the Europa League and Champions League since the start of last season.

Slovan are also struggling domestically, dropping to fourth in the Niké liga after Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Skalica.

Stuttgart’s attacking quality has been eye-catching in Europe’s top two competitions, scoring at least four in two of their previous four away from home.

The main risk is Stuttgart’s defensive record, as they have failed to keep clean sheets in five of their previous six. However, the Germans have faced higher-quality domestic rivals over that period, making them the standout play at 1.264.

Slovan Bratislava vs Stuttgart Prediction, Value Tip

  • Value Tip: Over 10 Corners
  • Odds: 1.95 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: 9AV9L

Slovan Bratislava and Stuttgart concede a high volume of chances, reflected by high averages of 4.7 and 6.5 for corners against, respectively.

Stuttgart have breached the benchmark in 80% of their Bundesliga encounters. A total of 12 corners overall were awarded in their recent win against Paderborn.

Slovan are no strangers to trying their luck from distance, averaging 21.75 shots per 90 in home matches.

These trends point to a high-corner game this week, and over 10 corners is a value play at 1.95.

Verdict: Stuttgart to Win (1.264) — Slovan Bratislava 1-2 Stuttgart.