Real Madrid Vs Stuttgart: Prediction, Preview And Betting Odds

Real Madrid should be comfortable winners in the opening game of their title defence against VFB Stuttgart. Los Blancos begin their campaign for an unprecedented 16th European Cup.

Real Madrid's unbeaten streak in their previous seven matches is a testament to their strength. Facing a VFB Stuttgart side without a clean sheet in their last three, the odds are in Real Madrid's favour.
At the Bernabeu, Madrid have won four and drawn once in their previous five and are unbeaten in their three previous home UEFA Champions League games. Real Madrid are also unbeaten in their last two UEFA Champions League games against German opposition.

Simply put, we cannot look past Real Madrid here. Their impressive home form and recent results against German opposition should put them in good stead for an opening game win.

Real Madrid 2-0 VFB Stuttgart.

Real Madrid’s Home Form: Los Blancos are unbeaten in their last five matches at home, with four wins and one draw. Last season, they won 16 of 19 home La Liga fixtures, conceding just six goals.

Real Madrid’s defense has been rock solid, while Stuttgart has struggled to keep clean sheets recently. A 2-0 scoreline reflects Madrid’s home advantage without expecting a goal-fest.

Match Overview

• Date: September 17, 2024
• Location: Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid
• Kick-Off Time: 3:00 PM ET
• Where To Watch: Paramount+

Reigning European champions Real Madrid begin their defense of the UEFA Champions League title at home against Bundesliga runners-up Stuttgart. With Real Madrid’s incredible home form and Stuttgart’s recent resurgence, this match promises an exciting start to the competition.

Form:

Real Madrid are in superb form heading into this game, having remained undefeated in their previous seven, including four wins from their last five at the Santiago Bernabeu. Los Blancos as mentioned earlier, are unbeaten in their last three home UEFA Champions League fixtures, including against Bayern Munich, RB Leipzig and Manchester City.

At home this season, Los Blancos have been exceptional so far with two wins from two, five goals scored, and no goal conceded. Last season, their home form was unbelievable after they remained unbeaten for an entire season in front of their home fans. Carlo Ancelotti’s side won 16 of their 19 La Liga fixtures at home, and impressively, they’ve only conceded six goals in that time. Their previous home fixture was a 2-0 win over Real Betis, in which Kylian Mbappe scored a brace.

Key Players:

Kylian Mbappé, Real Madrid’s star summer signing, is expected to make a huge impact. Midfield maestro Luka Modric and winger Vinicius Jr. will also be key in dictating the game.

Predicted Lineup:

Courtois; Carvajal, Militao, Rudiger, Mendy; Modric, Valverde, Rodrygo; Güler, Vinicius Jr., Mbappé.

Form:

VFB Stuttgart are also in impressive form, heading into this game with no losses in their previous four. The German outfit have also been the first team to score in their last five games. Stuttgart posted a respectable away record away from home last season with 1.82 points per game. The visitors ended the season with ten wins from 18 and three wins from their previous five away games last season.

Stuttgart has won 50% of their away fixtures this season, with a loss away at SC Freiburg and a recent win against Borussia Mönchengladbach. Their recent win showcased the strength of their two-striker system as both Denis Undav and Ermedin Demirovic (x2) got on the scoresheet.

Key Players:

Ermedin Demirović and Denis Undav have formed a potent strike partnership, which will be crucial to Stuttgart’s chances of pulling off an upset.

Predicted Lineup:

Nubel; Vagnoman, Chase, Chabot, Mittelstädt; Karazor, Stiller, Rider; Leweling, Undav, Demirović.