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VfB Stuttgart are set to kick off their UEFA Europa League round of 32 tie against FC Porto at the MHP Arena at 18:45 CET tomorrow. For Stuttgart, the home leg is considered to be a great chance for them to get a solid opening by the fans of their stadium. The campaign went quite nicely for Stuttgart in the league under the guidance of Sebastian Hoene. They came out victorious for five games and were defeated for three, accumulating the total points which only just was one less than the eight who got direct route to the knockout phase.
Stuttgart have also proved to be a formidable force at their home ground, securing four victories in five games so far. This might pose a challenge to Porto. However, despite the fact that Porto have only suffered one defeat on the road, they are aware that Stuttgart will be a difficult side to beat. Since fifth place is where Porto ended up in the standings, they only shifted their focus to their domestic league thereafter. Their current record boasts 25 triumphs, three stalemates, and a single defeat, making them the leaders of Primeira Liga, four points ahead of Sporting CP.
Defense is another area where they have excelled. The Porto squad under their coach, Francesco Farioli, have let in only 17 goals in 38 games across all competitions. If their defensive unit is at its best, it might be tricky for Stuttgart to find the back of the net.
✨𝗘𝗨𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗔 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗚𝗨𝗘 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛𝗗𝗔𝗬
🆚 @FCPorto
⏰ 18:45 CET
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— VfB Stuttgart_int (@VfB_int) March 12, 2026
VfB Stuttgart vs FC Porto – UEFA Europa League, Match Details:
| Event | UEFA Europa League |
| Match | VfB Stuttgart vs FC |
| Date | Thursday, March 12, 2026 |
| Kick-off Time | 11:15 PM IST (Friday ) / 1:15 PM ET/17:45 GMT |
| Venue | MHPArena, Stuttgart, Germany |
VfB Stuttgart vs FC Porto team news:
VfB Stuttgart have very few injury concerns ahead of the match. Josha Vagnoman (thigh) and young talent Lazar Jovanovic (back) are the only players doubtful for tomorrow night’s game.
For FC Porto, centre-back Nehuén Pérez is out with an Achilles rupture, while Luuk de Jong and Samu Aghehowa are long-term absentees due to ACL injuries. Despite these setbacks, Porto still have enough squad depth to manage without them.
Where to Watch the VfB Stuttgart vs FC Porto Europa League Match in India?
Fans in India can catch the action on Sony Liv and Sony Sports Network.
Where to Watch the VfB Stuttgart vs FC Porto Europa League Match in the USA?
Viewers in the United States can catch the action on Paramount+. As far as live streaming channels go, fans can watch the match on TUDN USA and ViX.
Where to Watch the VfB Stuttgart vs FC Porto Europa League Match in the UK?
Fans in the United Kingdom can catch the match live on TNT Sports 3. The streaming options for the fans in the United Kingdom are discovery+ and the discovery+ App.