FC Basel vs VfB Stuttgart Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Europa League 2025-26

Die Roten emerged victorious when these clubs last faced each other.

FC Basel are ready to host VfB Stuttgart in their round 2 league phase fixture of the UEFA Europa League 2025-26 edition. This is going to be an interesting clash between these sides, which will take place at the St. Jakob-Park.

FC Basel fell prey to SC Freiburg in their opening game of the UEL this season. They struggled in their attacking front, which became the major reason for their defeat.

Their efforts in the defence were also not enough, as they conceded two goals. They will be at home for their upcoming fixture.

VfB Stuttgart are now back in form and will be looking to continue their winning run. They secured a win against Celta de Vigo in their previous UEFA Europa League fixture.

It was a good overall performance by the Bundesliga side. Even though Die Roten will be away from home, they will be feeling confident.

Kick-off:

• Location: Basel, Switzerland
• Stadium: St. Jakob-Park
• Date: Friday, October 3
• Kick-off Time: 12:30 a.m. IST (Thursday, Oct 2; 07:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: Davide Massa
• VAR: In use

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Form:

FC Basel: W-W-D-L-L

VfB Stuttgart: W-L-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Philip Otele (FC Basel)

Philip Otele is going to play an important role in the attacking front for the hosts. He will be keen on stepping up his game so that he can help his side stand a chance against the Bundesliga side. He did score a goal in his previous Europa League game for FC Basel, but it was not enough to lead his side to a win.

Bilal El Khannouss (VfB Stuttgart)

The 21-year-old midfielder from Morocco has played an important role for VfB Stuttgart across all competitions this season. Bilal El Khannouss scored one of the goals in his side’s 2-1 win in their opening Europa League game of the season. He controls the midfield well and can be very effective in the attacking front.

Match Facts

• VfB Stuttgart are on a three-match winning streak.
• FC Basel have failed to win any of their last three matches.
• The hosts are yet to secure a win against Die Roten.

Basel vs VfB Stuttgart: Betting Tips and Odds

• VfB Stuttgart to win @19/20 William Hill
• Ermedin Demirovic to score @5/1 bet365
• Goals over 3.5 @29/20 BetMGM

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— VfB Stuttgart_int (@VfB_int) September 29, 2025

Injury and Team News

FC Basel will be without the services of Benie Traore, Finn van Breeman and Keigo Tsunemoto as they are injured. Koba Koindredi might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.

Deniz Undav, Finn Jeltsch, Leonidas Stergiou and two other squad members are injured. Hence, they will not be in action for VfB Stuttgart.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 2

Basel won: 0

Stuttgart won: 2

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

FC Basel predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Salvi (GK); Tsunemoto, Barisic, Adjei, Schmid; Silu, Leroy; Otele, Shaqiri, Ze; Ajeti

VfB Stuttgart predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Nübel (GK); Assignon, Jacquez, Hendriks, Mittelstädt; Andrés, Stiller; Bouanani, El Khannouss, Leweling; Demirovic

Match Prediction

The hosts will be under pressure from the start, and Die Roten will be keen on using that to their advantage. VfB Stuttgart are likely to secure a win against FC Basel in their upcoming UEFA Europa League clash.

Prediction: Basel 1-3 Stuttgart

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports

US: Paramount+, TUDN

Middle East/North Africa: beIN Sports

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