Stuttgart vs Celta Vigo Prediction Europa League 25.09.2025
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Stuttgart vs Celta Vigo Prediction Europa League
Stuttgart vs Celta Vigo Prediction and Betting Tips for Thursday’s Europa League clash at the MHPArena. Stuttgart return to continental action after a mixed Champions League run last season, while Celta are back in Europe for the first time since 2017. In this article, you’ll find fresh insights from XpertStats, along with expert Europa League Predictions for this matchup.
- Stuttgart host Celta Vigo in their Europa League opener this Thursday night
- The Swabians look to build momentum after a strong domestic rebound
- Celta arrive unbeaten in five, but all ending in the same 1-1 scoreline
- Both teams have recent attacking form but shaky defensive records
Stuttgart enter this game with quiet confidence. Sebastian Hoeness’ side showed their resilience by bouncing back from a poor start to the season with three wins in their last four. The 2-0 win against St Pauli last weekend was especially timely, proving they can combine defensive discipline with clinical finishing. Ermedin Demirovic has been central to this turnaround, scoring and assisting in consecutive matches. Still, there’s a cloud: the Germans have a poor record against Spanish sides, with just two wins in their last 15 encounters. Can they rewrite that history here?
The Swabians’ squad depth is being tested. Injuries to Deniz Undav and Leonidas Stergiou, plus several new signings not registered for Europe, mean younger players like Chema Andres and Bilal El Khannouss may need to step up. That said, Hoeness has proven he can build belief in difficult moments. Fans will expect Stuttgart to use their home advantage, especially given the club’s hunger to prove themselves on the continental stage after last season’s bruising Champions League run.
Celta Vigo’s story is quite different. Claudio Giraldez’s men are returning to Europe after a nine-year absence, and the mood is bittersweet. On one hand, their fans still remember the club’s thrilling run to the semi-finals back in 2017. On the other, the Sky Blues come into this tie without a single win this season. Five straight 1-1 draws in La Liga paint the picture of a team that can score, but simply can’t finish games off. Iago Aspas, still going strong at 38, will be their emotional leader. But can his experience carry them past such inconsistency?
Even so, writing off Celta might be premature. Their streak of draws shows a side that refuses to collapse, even when under pressure. Borja Iglesias and Bryan Zaragoza provide attacking sparks, while Giraldez’s cautious setup has at least kept them unbeaten. Facing Stuttgart away is a daunting assignment, but Celta’s knack for finding goals, paired with Stuttgart’s own defensive gaps, suggests we could be in for a lively contest. For tipsters, this fixture feels like one of those classic Europa League Predictions where both teams have enough flaws and enough flair to make things unpredictable.
Celta Vigo captain Iago Aspas reflected on the club’s long-awaited return to the Europa League, describing the journey as a mix of challenges and joy. The veteran forward, the only player left from their last European run, stressed the importance of embracing the moment: “We must enjoy it because this is a perfect stage.” Aspas highlighted the youthful squad’s growth, the passion of 1,200 traveling fans, and the hunger to start with a win (Marca).
Stuttgart and Celta Vigo both arrive at this game with plenty of attacking spark but questions at the back, making Both Teams to Score a strong angle. Stuttgart have found the net in all five of their competitive matches this season, driven by Ermedin Demirovic’s sharp form. They put two past St Pauli last weekend and have shown they can create chances even with key absences. On the other side, Celta’s run of five consecutive 1-1 draws in La Liga highlights two things: they almost always find a goal, and they almost always concede one. Bryan Zaragoza and Borja Iglesias have looked lively, while Iago Aspas remains a constant threat. Stuttgart’s home crowd will push them forward, but their weakened backline is vulnerable. Celta’s defense, meanwhile, hasn’t kept a clean sheet in weeks. That combination makes it highly probable that both nets will ripple on Thursday night.
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