Slovan Bratislava vs VfB Stuttgart Stats: Head-to-Head Record
The UEFA Champions League League Stage continues in Bratislava on 14 October 2026, with Slovan Bratislava hosting VfB Stuttgart in a high-stakes clash scheduled for 19:00 UTC. The fixture will be played in the Slovak capital, with Slovan looking to make home advantage count against a Stuttgart side that has started the campaign strongly. For anyone analysing Slovan Bratislava vs VfB Stuttgart stats, this is a meeting between a team fighting to get off the mark and another already pushing towards the top positions.
In the 2026 Champions League standings, Slovan Bratislava sit 35th with 0 points after one match, having lost their only outing so far by a five-goal negative goal difference (1 scored, 6 conceded). VfB Stuttgart, by contrast, are 6th with 3 points, a positive goal difference of +2, and a place currently within the zone that leads to the Champions League Play Offs for the 1/8-finals. The stakes are clear: Slovan need a result to stay competitive in the League Stage, while Stuttgart will view this as an opportunity to consolidate a strong start.
Head-to-head record
The record shows a very limited but clear head-to-head pattern between these two clubs in the Champions League.
- Previous meetings: 1
- Slovan Bratislava wins: 0
- Draws: 0
- VfB Stuttgart wins: 1
Slovan Bratislava vs VfB Stuttgart Timeline & Historical Context
The Slovan Bratislava vs VfB Stuttgart timeline in European competition is short but already offers a useful reference point. The only recorded meeting between the sides came on 21 January 2025 in the UEFA Champions League League Stage - 7, played at Štadión Tehelné pole in Bratislava.
On that occasion, Slovan Bratislava hosted VfB Stuttgart and were beaten 3-1 at home. The German side established control early, going into half-time with a 2-0 lead before closing out a 3-1 victory over 90 minutes. That result underlined Stuttgart’s attacking threat and highlighted the defensive challenges Slovan face at this level of competition.
With just one match in the historical record, the rivalry is still in its infancy, but the existing data gives Stuttgart a psychological and statistical edge heading into this new League Stage encounter. Analysts looking at the Slovan Bratislava vs VfB Stuttgart timeline will see a matchup that has so far favoured the Bundesliga club, particularly in Bratislava.
Slovan Bratislava vs VfB Stuttgart Head to Head Overall Breakdown
The head-to-head numbers remain limited, but they still offer some insight into the balance of power between the two clubs.
Overall Record & Goals:
- Total Goals Scored: Slovan Bratislava 1 - 3 VfB Stuttgart
- Average Goals per Match: Slovan Bratislava 1.00 vs VfB Stuttgart 3.00
Venue Split Performance:
- At Slovan Bratislava's stadium: 1 match played here — Slovan Bratislava won 0 (as home side), VfB Stuttgart won 1 (as away side), 0 draws
Slovan Bratislava vs VfB Stuttgart Last Results: Past Direct Meetings
Here are the Slovan Bratislava vs VfB Stuttgart last results in recent competitive fixtures:
- 21 January 2025: Slovan Bratislava 1-3 VfB Stuttgart (Half-time: 0-2) – UEFA Champions League, League Stage - 7
Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown
Last 5 Slovan Bratislava Matches Results and Stats
Looking at Slovan Bratislava’s season to date in the 2026 UEFA Champions League, the Slovak champions have shown mixed signs. Across 7 matches in the competition, they have 4 wins, 2 draws and just 1 defeat, scoring 11 goals and conceding 10. At home, Slovan have been relatively solid, with 3 matches played, 1 win and 2 draws, scoring 4 and conceding only 2, which suggests a more controlled defensive display in Bratislava compared to their away form.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 4, Draw 2, Lose 1 (season to date in Champions League)
Last 5 VfB Stuttgart Matches Results and Stats
VfB Stuttgart’s Champions League season to date is built on a smaller sample, but it is impressive. With 1 match played in the 2026 campaign, Stuttgart have 1 win, no draws and no defeats, scoring 3 goals and conceding 1. All of that action has come at home, where they posted a 3-1 victory. Their attacking output of 3.0 goals per game and a positive goal difference underline why they are positioned 6th in the standings.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 0, Lose 0 (season to date in Champions League)
Historical Statistical Verdict
From a historical and statistical perspective, VfB Stuttgart arrive in Bratislava with the clearer edge. The head-to-head record stands at one win from one match for the German side, with a 3-1 scoreline away at Štadión Tehelné pole on 21 January 2025 reinforcing their ability to travel and perform in this specific matchup. Overall goals in the series favour Stuttgart 3-1, with average returns of 3.00 goals per game for the visitors against 1.00 for Slovan.
Season to date, Slovan Bratislava’s broader Champions League record shows they can compete: 4 wins, 2 draws and only 1 defeat across 7 matches, with a particularly resilient home defensive record of just 2 goals conceded in 3 games. However, their current 2026 League Stage standing (35th with 0 points and a -5 goal difference from one match) indicates that this phase has started poorly. Stuttgart, meanwhile, combine their perfect 2026 start (1 win from 1, 3-1 on goals) with a favourable historical reference point against this opponent and sit 6th in the table, in position for progression to the Play Offs for the 1/8-finals.
Taken together, the Slovan Bratislava vs VfB Stuttgart stats and limited head-to-head history suggest a matchup where Stuttgart hold the upper hand in both past meetings and current form, while Slovan’s home numbers hint that they are capable of making this a more competitive contest than the standings alone might imply.
Slovan Bratislava vs VfB Stuttgart H2H Statistics updated on 9 October 2026.
