Prediction for match Stuttgart — Porto

Match Analysis: Stuttgart vs Porto

In the Europa League on March 12, 2026, Stuttgart will face Porto. The 1X2 odds are as follows: Stuttgart's victory is priced at 2.18, a draw at 3.62, and Porto's win at 3.58. According to probabilities, Stuttgart has a 45.23% chance, a draw is at 27.24%, and Porto is at 27.54%. This suggests a slight advantage for the German team, but the Portuguese side is not seen as clear underdogs. Options for totals and both teams to score are also available, but bookmakers are focusing on scoring potential, considering Stuttgart's attacking profile.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Stuttgart has shown varied results: on March 7, they drew 2-2 with Mainz 05, on March 1, they thrashed Wolfsburg 4-0, on February 26, they lost to Celtic 0-1, on February 22, they ended 3-3 with Heidenheim, and on February 19, they confidently beat Celtic 4-1. Porto, in the same period, drew 2-2 with Benfica on March 8, lost 0-1 to Sporting Lisbon on March 3, defeated Arouca 3-1 on February 27, beat Rio Ave 1-0 on February 22, and Nacional 1-0 on February 15. On average over five matches, Stuttgart holds possession 61% of the time, receives 1.2 yellow cards, commits 7.4 fouls, and records 2 offsides. Porto has 49.6% possession, 2.2 yellow cards, 15.2 fouls, and 2.4 offsides. There have been no recent head-to-head meetings between these teams.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In terms of scoring, Stuttgart showcases an attacking style: over the five-match period, the average total goals in their games is 4, with the club scoring 2.6 and conceding 1.4. In 4 out of the last 5 games, Stuttgart went over 2.5 goals, with more than 1.5 goals in the first half 3 out of 5 times, and similarly in the second half. Porto plays more conservatively: the average total goals is 2.2, scoring 1.4 and conceding 0.8. In Porto's matches, over 2.5 goals occurred 2 times out of 5, with more than 1.5 goals in the first half only once, and in the second half 2 out of 5 times. Time-wise, Stuttgart most frequently scores between 16-30 minutes (40%), and concedes most often at the end (76-90 minutes, 40%). Porto scores most frequently in the last 15 minutes (76-90 minutes, 43%), and concedes evenly throughout the match, 25% in each interval from 0-75 minutes. Overall, Stuttgart's high scoring and Porto's not-so-tight defense suggest at least three goals, with the over 2.5 total goals bet priced at 1.88.

Corners: Numbers and Possible Bets

On average, Stuttgart takes 6.4 corners over 5 matches, and Porto takes 5.6. In 3 out of the last 5 matches for both teams, there were over 9.5 corners. Looking at the odds, over 9.5 corners is priced at 1.93, and under 9.5 at 1.82. Stuttgart's victory in corners is priced at 1.57. Considering Stuttgart's attacking style and Porto's decent corner average, a bet on over 9.5 corners seems logical. It's also worth noting that Stuttgart averages 1.2 yellow cards per game, while Porto averages 2.2, which could influence match dynamics and the number of set pieces.