Real Madrid vs VfB Stuttgart Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast | UEFA Champions League 2024-25

It’s no less than a challenge for the visitors to play at Santiago Bernabeu.

The most anticipated and renowned football tournament, the UEFA Champions League season 2024-25 is about to begin. A total of 36 teams will be playing in the tournament. Each team will play a total of eight matches (four home and four away).

Last year’s champions Real Madrid will be taking on VfB Stuttgart in their first match. VfB Stuttgart have qualified for the Champions League after a long break since 2007-08. 

Both the teams are playing in their respective domestic leagues as well. Real Madrid played their last match against Real Sociedad, which they won by 2-0 score. On the other hand, VfB Stuttgart played their last match against Monchengladbach, which they won by 3-1 score.

Kick-Off: 

Wednesday, 18th Sep at 12:30 AM (IST)

Location: Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain

Form: 

Real Madrid (Last five matches): W-W-D-W-D

VfB Stuttgart (Last five matches): W-W-D-W-L

Players to Watch

Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid)

Kylian Mbappe, one of the best players currently in the world, will be playing in his first Champions League season with Real Madrid. Mbappe, in LaLiga till now, has scored thrice in five matches. Last season with PSG, he scored eight goals in 12 Champions League matches.

His swift runs with the ball and goal-scoring ability make him an outstanding player and a big threat for the opponents. 

Ermedin Demirovic (VfB Stuttgart)

Ermedin Demirovic, a 26-year-old, is a new addition to the team. This will be his first Champions League tournament. In the Bundesliga, for VfB Stuttgart, Dermirovic has scored thrice in three matches so far.

Last season for Augsburg, he scored 15 goals in 33 matches. He plays as a forward and has a lot of assists as well to his name. 

Match Facts

• Real Madrid’s winning percentage considering their last 10 matches is 60%, whereas they have lost 20% of the matches. 
• VfB Stuttgart have lost only twice in their last 10 matches. 
• This is the first time that these two teams will face each other in the history of football. 

Real Madrid vs VfB Stuttgart: Betting Tips and Odds

• Tip1: Real Madrid to win the match- 2/7 bet365
• Tip2: Only Madrid will score the goals- 21/20 bet365
• Tip3: Match will end with goals under 2.5- 11/5 bet365

Injury and Team News

For Real Madrid’s side, Carlo Ancelotti will make some changes due to injury issues. Eder Militao, despite getting a minor injury, will be playing. Jesus Vallejo might get a chance to play. Aurelien Tchouameni will be absent along with Jude Bellingham. David Alaba is also not expected to return. 

VfB Stuttgart coach Gerardo Seoane might go with the same team against Madrid as they did against Monchengladbach. Deniz Undav along with Ermedin Demirovic will lead the attack. He has lots of options in midfield like Enzo Millot and in forward like El Bilal Toure. 

Head-to-Head

This is the first time that Real Madrid will be facing VfB Stuttgart. 

Predicted Line-ups for Real Madrid vs VfB Stuttgart

Real Madrid (4-2-3-1)

Courtois; Carvajal, Militao, Rudiger, Mendy; Valverde, Modric; Diaz, Guler, Junior; Mbappe

VfB Stuttgart (4-2-2-2)

Nubel; Vagnoman, Chase, Chabot, Mittelstadt; Karazor, Stiller; Rieder, Leweling; Demirovic, Undav

Match Prediction for Real Madrid vs VfB Stuttgart

Both teams are fully packed with experience and talent. However, Madrid’s defence is as strong as it can get, which will make it difficult for Stuttgart to score. 

Prediction: Real Madrid 2-0 VfB Stuttgart

Telecast Details

India – SonyLiv

UK – Amazon Prime Video

US – Paramount+

Nigeria – DStv Now

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