Our VfB Stuttgart vs FC Porto Prediction: 2-1
VfB Stuttgart vs FC Porto in the UEFA Europa League is scheduled for an 17:45 GMT kick-off on Thursday March 12, 2026. A 2-1 victory for the hosts is our top prediction, yet given both teams’ attacking form, BTTS seems like a smart betting choice.
This VfB Stuttgart vs FC Porto prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
VfB Stuttgart's Last Match – Mainz vs VfB Stuttgart
VfB Stuttgart must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 2-2 Germany Bundesliga I draw against Mainz on March 7. In that match, VfB Stuttgart had 62% possession and 7 attempts at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mainz | 38% | 10 (6) | 2.82 | 66 |
VfB Stuttgart | 62% | 7 (4) | 0.98 | 47 |
FC Porto's Last Match – Benfica vs FC Porto
FC Porto will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 2-2 Portugal Primeira Liga draw with Benfica on March 8. In that match, FC Porto saw 41% of the ball and created 9 goal attempts, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Benfica | 59% | 10 (6) | 1.29 | 67 |
FC Porto | 41% | 9 (6) | 2.14 | 37 |
VfB Stuttgart vs FC Porto Stats
Key Stats
| VfB Stuttgart | FC Porto | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.35 | Attacking Strength | 1 |
| 0.83 | Defence Strength | 0.92 |
| 2 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 2.4 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
VfB Stuttgart are averaging 2.4 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while FC Porto average 1.6 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.
VfB Stuttgart 24-12
FC Porto 16-9
What are the odds for this match?
VfB Stuttgart to win: @2.1
Draw: @3.3
FC Porto to win: @3.5
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.85



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