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

This will be the first-ever encounter between these clubs.

Fenerbahce will go head-to-head against VfB Stuttgart for their round 3 league phase fixture of the 2025-26 UEFA Europa League. Chobani Stadyumu will witness this interesting clash.

The Turkish Super Lig side have secured some positive results in their last few games. After losing their opening UEL game to Dinamo Zagreb, they made a comeback to defeat Ligue 1 side OGC Nice.

It was a 2-1 victory against the Ligue 1 side in their second game of the European competition this season. Even though they will be at home for their next game, it is not going to be easy for them.

VfB Stuttgart delivered an underwhelming performance in their last UEFA Europa League fixture. FC Basel completely outplayed them and bagged a 2-0 win.

The Bundesliga side will be away from home once again. It can keep them under pressure from the start. Meanwhile, their performances in the German football first division have been good.

Kick-off:

• Location: Istanbul, Turkey
• Stadium: Chobani Stadyumu
• Date: Thursday, October 23
• Kick-off Time: 10:15 p.m. IST/ 04:45 p.m. GMT/ 12:45 p.m. ET/ 09:45 a.m. PT
• Referee: Jakob Kehlet
• VAR: In use

Form:

Fenebahce: L-W-W-D-W

Stuttgart: W-W-L-W-W

Players to Watch

Marco Asensio (Fenerbahce)

Marco Asensio is going to play an important role both in the midfield and in the attacking front for Fenerbahce. He can play in multiple positions on the pitch, which is going to make him a big problem for the opponent’s defence. The Spaniard scored an important goal for his side in the previous league fixture, leading them to an important win.

+3 😁 pic.twitter.com/G6XYaTJFmC

— Marco Asensio (@marcoasensio10) October 20, 2025

Bilal El Khannouss (VfB Stuttgart)

The 21-year-old Moroccan midfielder has been an important asset for VfB Stuttgart since the start of this season. He regulates the ball well in the midfield. Bilal El Khannouss was the sole goal scorer for his side in their 1-0 win against FC Heidenheim in the league.

He is yet again going to help his side here.

Match Facts

• These clubs are going to face each other for the first time.
• VfB Stuttgart have four wins to their name in their last five meetings.
• Fenerbahce are undefeated in their last four matches.

Fenerbahce vs VfB Stuttgart: Betting Tips and Odds

• Fenerbahce to win @13/10 bet365
• Youssef En-Nesyri to score @5/1 Ladbrokes
• Goals under 3.5 @8/15 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Ederson will not be in action for Fenerbahce as he is injured. Cenk Tosun and Irfan Kahveci will also miss out due to personal reasons. Milan Skriniar might also sit out due to his fitness issues.

VfB Stuttgart will miss out on the services of Ermedin Demirovic, Jamie Leweling, Justin Diehl and three other squad members. They are injured.

🗣️ Sebastian #Hoeneß with the team news: “Stefan #Drljaca, Jamie #Leweling and Ermedin #Demirovic are out injured. Badredine #Bouanani didn’t train yesterday as his flight back from international duty was delayed. Atakan #Karazor was ill but will be fit.”#VfB | #WOBVfB pic.twitter.com/RP8uGV23ws

— VfB Stuttgart_int (@VfB_int) October 16, 2025

Head-to-head

Total matches: 0

Fenerbahce won: 0

VfB Stuttgart won: 0

Draws: 0

This Europa League game will mark their first-ever collision.

Predicted Lineups

Fenerbahce predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Cetin (GK); Semedo, Söyüncü, Oosterwolde, Brown; Talisca, Alvarez, Asensio; Dorgeles, En Nesyri, Aktürkoglu

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

Nubel (GK); Jaquez, Chabot, Hendriks; Assignon, Andres, Stiller, Mittelstadt; Tomas, Nartey; El Khannouss

Match Prediction

These clubs are going to come up with an intense contest against each other. Fenerbahce are likely to come out on top to defeat VfB Stuttgart in their upcoming UEFA Europa League clash.

Prediction: Fenerbahce 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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