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

All of the last five matches for Celta de Vigo have ended in a draw.

VfB Stuttgart are ready to take on Celta Vigo in their round 1 league phase fixture of the UEFA Europa League 2025-26. This interesting fixture is scheduled to take place at the MHP Arena.

VfB Stuttgart have started their season with some inconsistent performances. They are coming in after securing a win against St. Pauli in their previous fixture, which was a good effort by them. They will now be looking to continue their winning run, but it is not going to be an easy task for them.

𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗮 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 ✨#VfB | #StuttgartInternational | #UEL pic.twitter.com/EeFUvXNhNP

— VfB Stuttgart_int (@VfB_int) September 22, 2025

Celta de Vigo have not been able to secure a win this season. In all of their last few games, they had a chance to clinch a win, but they failed to do so. The LaLiga side will be the visiting team for their opening UEFA Europa League match of this season, and will be ready to put up a strong fight here.

Kick-off:

• Location: Stuttgart, Germany
• Stadium: MHP Arena
• Date: Friday, September 26
• Kick-off Time: 12:30 a.m. IST (Thursday, Sept 25; 07:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: Nicholas Walsh
• VAR: In use

Form:

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

Celta Vigo: D-D-D-D-D

Players to Watch

Bilal El Khannouss (VfB Stuttgart)

Bilal El Khannouss will be one of the important parts of the squad for VfB Stuttgart. The 21-year-old Moroccan midfielder has been a part of the two matches for Stuttgart this season and has scored a goal. He must control the ball in midfield with full impact, which will surely help his team.

Congratulations on your first #Bundesliga goal for VfB, Bilal #ElKhannouss! 👏#VfB | #VfBFCSP 2-0 pic.twitter.com/wAYZIwpsTF

— VfB Stuttgart_int (@VfB_int) September 19, 2025

Borja Iglesias (Celta Vigo)

The 32-year-old Spanish forward has performed decently till now and will be looking to step up so that he can help his side in the attacking front. In six LaLiga matches this season, Borja Iglesias has already scored three goals and will be keen on finding the net yet again.

Match Facts

• Celta Vigo’s last five matches have ended in a draw.
• VfB Stuttgart have secured three wins in their last five matches.
• Celta de Vigo have failed to keep a clean sheet in all of their last six matches.

VfB Stuttgart vs Celta Vigo: Betting Tips and Odds

• VfB Stuttgart to win @10/11 Ak Bets
• Ermedin Demirovic to score @11/2 Unibet
• Goals under 3.5 @6/11 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Deniz Undav, Luca Jaquez, Leonidas Stergiou, Justin Diehl and Silas Katompa Mvumpa are injured, hence keeping them out of action for VfB Stuttgart.

Celta Vigo will be without the services of Marcos Alonso and Williot Swedberg as they are injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 3

VfB Stuttgart won: 2

Celta Vigo won: 1

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

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

Nübel (GK); Assignon, Jeltsch, Chabot, Mittelstädt; Andrés, Stiller; Tomas, El Khannouss, Leweling; Demirovic

Celta Vigo predicted lineup (3-4-3)

Radu (GK); Fernández, Lago, Ristic; Rueda, Sotelo, Beltrán, Carreira; Álvarez, Iglesias, Zaragoza

Match Prediction

These clubs are going to come up with an intense fixture, but VfB Stuttgart are likely to come out on top against Celta de Vigo in their upcoming UEFA Europa League clash.

Prediction: VfB Stuttgart 2-1 Celta Vigo

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports

US: Paramount+, TUDN

Middle East/North Africa: beIN Sports

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