Preview: AS Roma vs VfB Stuttgart Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Europa League 2025-26

These sides are going to battle against each other for the first time.

AS Roma are all set to lock horns with VfB Stuttgart for their round 7 league phase outing of the 2025-26 UEFA Europa League. This is going to be an intense outing, taking place at the Stadio Olimpico.

The Giallorossi will be at home for their upcoming European competition fixture, and this might make things a bit easier for them. They will be keen to secure wins in both of their last two league phase game so that they can qualify automatically for the knockout stage. AS Roma have four victories to their name in six matches.

VfB Stuttgart have performed well in their last few games and will be eager to continue their positive run of form. They will be away from home for their UEFA Europa League outing, and it is not going to be the easiest outing for them. The Reds have also secured four wins in the tournament and will be looking for a win here.

Kick-off:

• Location: Roma, Italy
• Stadium: Stadio Olimpico
• Date: Friday, January 23
• Kick-off Time: 01:30 a.m. IST (Thursday, Jan 22; 08:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Roma: L-W-W-L-W

Stuttgart: D-W-W-W-D

Players to Watch

Donyell Malen (AS Roma)

Donyell Malen is coming in after scoring a goal in his first game with AS Roma. He will be gearing up to help his side on the attacking front. The 27-year-old is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence with his presence in the final third. Malen will be looking to put in all his efforts here to help his side.

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— AS Roma (@OfficialASRoma) January 19, 2026

Deniz Undav (VfB Stuttgart)

The 29-year-old will be looking to come up with a top performance so that he can help his side secure three more points in the Europa League. Even though he failed to find the net in the previous game for VfB Stuttgart, Deniz Undav will be an important aspect of the squad for them.

Match Facts

• AS Roma have won three of their last five matches.
• VfB Stuttgart are undefeated in their last seven games.
• This will be the first-ever encounter between these clubs.

Roma vs Stuttgart: Betting Tips and Odds

• VfB Stuttgart to win @29/10 10bet
• Deniz Undav to score @5/2 Paddy Power
• Goals under 3.5 @4/9 bet365

Injury and Team News

Artem Dovbyk, Tommaso Baldanzi, Pierluigi Gollini, Stephen El Shaarawy, Mario Hermoso and Angelino are not going to be in action for AS Roma. They are not match fit. Lorenzo Pellegrini is likely to sit out due to fitness issues.

VfB Stuttgart will miss out on the services of Tiago Tomas, Lazar Jovanovic, Dan-Axel Zagadou, Luca Jaquez and Angelo Stiller. They are injured. Bilal El Khannouss is suspended.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 0

Roma won: 0

Stuttgart won: 0

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

AS Roma predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Svilar (GK); Mancini, Ndicka, Ghilardi; Rensch, Cristante, Kone, Franca; Soule, Dybala; Malen

VfB Stuttgart predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Nübel (GK); Vagnoman, Hendriks, Chabot, Mittelstädt; Leweling, Karazor, Stiller, Führich; Undav, Nartey

Match Prediction

These sides are going to put up an intense outing here. VfB Stuttgart are likely to outshine against AS Roma in their upcoming UEFA Europa League clash.

Prediction: Roma 1-2 Stuttgart

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports

US: Paramount+, TUDN

Middle East/North Africa: beIN Sports

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