Preview: FC Porto vs VfB Stuttgart Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Europa League 2025-26 Round of 16 second leg

The previous outing between these clubs ended in favour of the Dragons.

FC Porto are now going to battle it out against VfB Stuttgart for their second leg round of 16 contest of the 2025-26 UEFA Europa League. This is going to be an entertaining clash, taking place at the Estadio do Dragao.

The Dragons have secured back-to-back wins in their last two matches. They will now be looking to extend their winning run.

C Porto will be at home for their upcoming game, and it is going to be another advantage for them. They do have a one-goal advantage from the first leg, but they must not allow the visitors to take many chances.

The Reds are coming in after securing a 1-0 win against RB Leipzig in their Bundesliga clash. They will still not be very confident for their next one.

VfB Stuttgart were outplayed by the Dragons despite being at home in their first leg of the UEFA Europa League round of 16 clash. They will be looking to make a comeback now and will look to put up a strong fight against the hosts.

Kick-off:

• Location: Porto, Portugal
• Stadium: Estádio do Dragão
• Date: Friday, March 20
• Kick-off Time: 01:30 a.m. IST (Thursday, Mar 19; 08:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: TBA
• VAR: In use

Form:

Porto: W-L-D-W-W

Stuttgart: L-W-D-L-W

Players to Watch

Rodrigo Mora (Porto)

From controlling the midfield to scoring goals, Rodrigo Mora is going to play a crucial part in the squad for FC Porto. He was one of the goal scorers for his side in the previous leg and will be eager to come out with a top performance yet again. With the ball at his feet, Mora will surely be looking to disturb the visitors.

Deniz Undav (VfB Stuttgart)

Deniz Undav continues his goal-scoring run for VfB Stuttgart. He has scored four goals in his last four games for the Reds and will be gearing up yet again to help his side in the attacking front. Undav has nine goal contributions in the Europa League this season, making him an important aspect of the squad.

Denis Undav's winning goal 🆚 Leipzig! 🙌#VfB | #VfBRBL 1-0 pic.twitter.com/YiDvZ8jg3d

— VfB Stuttgart_int (@VfB_int) March 16, 2026

Match Facts

• FC Porto are on a two-match winning streak.
• VfB Stuttgart have won one of their last five games.
• This will be the second-ever confrontation between these clubs.

Porto vs Stuttgart: Betting Tips and Odds

• FC Porto to win @6/4 bet365
• Goals under 3.5 @5/11 Unibet
• Terem Moffi to score @11/5 Betway

Injury and Team News

Samu Aghehowa is not going to be in action for FC Porto. He is injured. Nehuen Perez and Luuk de Jong might also miss out due to their fitness issues.

VfB Stuttgart will not have Dan-Axel Zagadou and Justin Diehl. They are injured. Lazar Jovanovic and Josha Vagnoman are back in training.

𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵 ⚪️🔴Lazar #Jovanovic ✅Josha #Vagnoman ✅#VfB pic.twitter.com/M2oKSUp1wY

— VfB Stuttgart_int (@VfB_int) March 17, 2026

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 1

Porto won: 1

Stuttgart won: 0

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

FC Porto predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Diogo Costa (GK); Alberto Costa, Silva, Bednarek, Sanusi; Fofana, Rosario, Mora; Gomes, Moffi, Sainz

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

Nübel (GK); Nartey, Jeltsch, Chabot, Hendriks; Karazor, Stiller; El Khannouss, Undav, Leweling; Demirovic

Match Prediction

The winning side will get to seal a spot in the quarterfinals of the European competition. FC Porto are likely to secure a win in their upcoming UEFA Europa League clash against VfB Stuttgart.

Prediction: Porto 2-1 Stuttgart

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports

US: Paramount+, TUDN

Middle East/North Africa: beIN Sports

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