Stuttgart vs Celtic: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Stuttgart prepare to host Celtic on February 26, 2026, with kick-off at 18:45, this EUROPE: Europa League, Knockout Round Play-off fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Stuttgart, currently 16th in the standings with 0 points from 0 games, are close to the leaders with only 0 points separating them. They've earned 0 points from 0 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 1 win in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 1 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Celtic, sitting 3rd with 0 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 0 points from 0 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 1 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Stuttgart and Celtic have favored Stuttgart, with Celtic claiming victory in their most recent clash (4-1). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Celtic, Stuttgart recorded a 4-1 victory while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Nubel, Hendriks, Chabot, Jeltsch, Vagnoman, Stiller, Karazor, Leweling, Undav, El Khannouss, Demirovic. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.

Celtic's last outing came against Stuttgart, where they secured a 1-4 defeat using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Schmeichel, Tierney, Scales, Trusty , Araujo, Nygren, McGregor, Bernardo, Tounekti, Cvancara, Maeda. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Looking ahead, Stuttgart are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Stuttgart and Celtic are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Stuttgart's fixtures have averaged 3.3 goals per game, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Celtic's games average 3.5 goals, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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