Fenerbahce vs VfB Stuttgart: Predictions Preview, Lineups, H2h for October 24, 2025

Fenerbahce will face Stuttgart in the second round of the UEFA Europa League on Thursday, October 23, in Istanbul, with kickoff at 18:45 Central European Time. Goals are expected in this match.

Match preview

Fenerbahce has improved after a rough start to the season, with only one loss in their last five matches, which was against Dinamo Zagreb in the Europa League. This loss is the only blemish for coach Domenico Tedesco, indicating a positive change for the club.

In the Turkish Super Lig, Fenerbahce is currently third and still has some ground to cover. However, they are optimistic following a recent win over Fatih Karagümrük. Star player Kerem Aktürkoğlu was key in both that match and their victory over Nice in the Europa League, making his performance crucial for this game.

Stuttgart is in great form, sitting third in the Bundesliga and coming off a solid 3-0 win against Wolfsburg. They began their Europa League campaign with a 2-1 win against Celta Vigo but lost 0-2 to Basel. Now, Stuttgart faces a challenging match in Turkey, where they will encounter a passionate crowd.

Match facts and head-to-head

• Fenerbahce has not lost in their last four matches.
• In five of Fenerbahce’s last seven games, both teams have scored.
• Stuttgart is on a three-match winning streak.
• This is the first meeting between these two teams in European competition.

Probable lineups

• Fenerbahce: Çetin – Semedo, Söyüncü, Oosterwolde, Brown – Fred, Asensio, Yüksek – Szymański, Aktürkoğlu, En-Nesyri
• Stuttgart: Nübel – Jaquez, Chabot, Hendriks – Assignon, Andrés, Stiller, Mittelstädt – Nartey, Khannouss, Undav

Prediction

Both teams focus heavily on attacking and have had defensive issues, so this match is likely to see plenty of goals. Prediction: over 2.5 total goals.