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On March 12, 2026, VfB Stuttgart will host FC Porto in what promises to be a thrilling UEFA Europa League clash at the Mercedes-Benz Arena. Both teams enter this fixture with notable recent form, as Stuttgart has secured victories in three of their last five matches, mirroring Porto’s impressive performance over the same span.
Stuttgart, known for their dynamic attacking play, will look to capitalize on their home advantage. Their ability to press high and create scoring opportunities from the flanks has been pivotal in their recent successes. Meanwhile, Porto, with a solid defensive structure and capable counter-attacking tactics, will aim to exploit spaces left open by Stuttgart’s offensive thrusts.
The bookmakers have priced Stuttgart as slight favorites at odds of 2.1 for a home victory, while Porto’s odds rest at 3.39. According to our model, a home win is estimated at 44.9%, with a 26.8% chance of a draw and 28.4% for an away win.
Both sides present compelling cases for a win, making the outcome of this encounter highly unpredictable. As the match approaches, expect both teams to strategize meticulously, aiming to secure crucial points in the competition.
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| Stuttgart 44.9% |
Draw 27.3% |
Porto 27.8% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1
Outrights of UEFA Europa League FC Porto: 8.25%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.11 | 3.65 | 3.44 | |
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2.15 | 3.5 | 3.5 | |
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2.18 | 3.62 | 3.58 | |
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2.1 | 3.3 | 3.25 | |
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2.1 | 3.54 | 3.4 |
Latest Results
| 01.03.26 VfB Stuttgart – VfL Wolfsburg – 4:0 26.02.26 VfB Stuttgart – Celtic – 0:1 22.02.26 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 – VfB Stuttgart – 3:3 19.02.26 Celtic – VfB Stuttgart – 1:4 14.02.26 VfB Stuttgart – 1. FC Köln – 3:1 |
03.03.26 Sporting Lisbon – FC Porto – 1:0 27.02.26 FC Porto – FC Arouca – 3:1 22.02.26 FC Porto – Rio Ave FC – 1:0 15.02.26 Atletico Nacional – FC Porto – 0:1 09.02.26 FC Porto – Sporting Lisbon – 1:1 |
Facts
Standings
Draw
Play Offs
1/16-finals
| 1 | Ludogorets (22) | Ferencvaros (12) | 0 : 2, 2 : 1 |
| 2 | Braga (6) | Bye | |
| 3 | Panathinaikos (20) | Plzen (14) | 2 : 1, 2 : 2 |
| 4 | Betis (4) | Bye | |
| 5 | Din. Zagreb (23) | Genk (9) | 3 : 3, 1 : 3 |
| 6 | Freiburg (7) | Bye | |
| 7 | PAOK (17) | Celta Vigo (16) | 0 : 1, 1 : 2 |
| 8 | Lyon (1) | Bye | |
| 9 | Celtic (21) | Stuttgart (11) | 1 : 0, 1 : 4 |
| 10 | FC Porto (5) | Bye | |
| 11 | Fenerbahce (19) | Nottingham (13) | 2 : 1, 0 : 3 |
| 12 | Midtjylland (3) | Bye | |
| 13 | Brann (24) | Bologna (10) | 0 : 1, 0 : 1 |
| 14 | AS Roma (8) | Bye | |
| 15 | Lille (18) | Crvena zvezda (15) | 2 : 0, 0 : 1 |
| 16 | Aston Villa (2) | Bye |
1/8-finals
| 1 | Ferencvaros (12) | Braga (6) | |
| 2 | Panathinaikos (20) | Betis (4) | |
| 3 | Genk (9) | Freiburg (7) | |
| 4 | Celta Vigo (16) | Lyon (1) | |
| 5 | Stuttgart (11) | FC Porto (5) | |
| 6 | Nottingham (13) | Midtjylland (3) | |
| 7 | Bologna (10) | AS Roma (8) | |
| 8 | Lille (18) | Aston Villa (2) |
Quarter-finals
| 1 | TBD #1 | TBD #2 | |
| 2 | TBD #3 | TBD #4 | |
| 3 | TBD #5 | TBD #6 | |
| 4 | TBD #7 | TBD #8 |
Semi-finals
| 1 | TBD #1 | TBD #2 | |
| 2 | TBD #3 | TBD #4 |
Final
| 1 | TBD #1 | TBD #2 |
UEFA Europa League Outrights
1. Aston Villa: 3.98 (21.05%)
2. Lyon: 8.16 (10.28%)
3. AS Roma: 9 (9.32%)
4. Betis: 9.08 (9.23%)
5. FC Porto: 10.16 (8.25%)
6. Nottingham: 11.4 (7.36%)
7. Bologna: 13.4 (6.26%)
8. VfB Stuttgart: 13.4 (6.26%)
9. Freiburg: 19 (4.41%)
10. Celta Vigo: 21.4 (3.92%)
11. Lille: 27.4 (3.06%)
12. Braga: 29 (2.89%)
13. Genk: 34.8 (2.41%)
14. Ferencvaros: 42.6 (1.97%)
15. Midtjylland: 50.2 (1.67%)
16. Panathinaikos: 50.2 (1.67%)
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