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Slovan Bratislava host VfB Stuttgart in the UEFA Champions League, and ahead of kickoff on Wednesday 14 October 2026 we’ve built predicted lineups for both sides based on how each squad has actually been selected in recent matches. Both teams arrive with recent form that points to settled, recognisable XIs rather than wholesale changes, which shapes most of what follows. Before kickoff, the headline story for each side is less about surprises and more about continuity in selection.
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Predicted Slovan Bratislava Line-up
Yaya Touré’s side are projected in a 4-1-4-1, which matches his own preferred formation, built from the last three Slovan Bratislava lineups available. The side looks largely settled, with 7 of the projected XI starting their last match, suggesting few changes are likely between now and kickoff. Dominik Takac has started all three matches used in this projection and looks nailed on in goal, while Andraž Šporar has also started every one of those matches up front, making him the clearest attacking certainty in this XI.
Slovan Bratislava predicted XI: Dominik Takac; Svetozar Marković, César Blackman, Sandro Cruz, Samuel·Kozlovsky; Tigran·Barseghyan, Alen Mustafić, Alexej Maroš, Peter·Pokorny, Suleiman Camara; Andraž Šporar
| Line | # | Player | Starts in last 3 | Last 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | 71 | Dominik Takac | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| D | 15 | Svetozar Marković | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| D | 28 | César Blackman | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| D | 57 | Sandro Cruz | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| D | 2 | Samuel·Kozlovsky | 1/3 | 1/3 |
| M | 11 | Tigran·Barseghyan | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| M | 20 | Alen Mustafić | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| M | 29 | Alexej Maroš | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| M | 3 | Peter·Pokorny | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| M | 21 | Suleiman Camara | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| F | 99 | Andraž Šporar | 3/3 | 3/3 |
Predicted VfB Stuttgart Line-up
Sebastian Hoeneß’s VfB Stuttgart are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1, again his own preferred shape, drawn from the last four matches used for this projection. This is a settled side – 10 of the projected XI started their last match – which points to a high degree of continuity in selection before this fixture. Angelo Stiller and Deniz Undav have each started all four matches considered here, making them the two standout names in an otherwise evenly rotated midfield and attack.
VfB Stuttgart predicted XI: Denni Seimen; Ramon Hendriks, Jeffrey Julian Gaston Chabot, Maximilian Mittelstädt, Finn Jeltsch; Angelo Stiller, Deniz Undav, Atakan Karazor, Jamie Leweling, Chris Führich; Ermedin Demirović
| Line | # | Player | Starts in last 4 | Last 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | 41 | Denni Seimen | 2/4 | 2/3 |
| D | 3 | Ramon Hendriks | 3/4 | 3/3 |
| D | 24 | Jeffrey Julian Gaston Chabot | 3/4 | 2/3 |
| D | 7 | Maximilian Mittelstädt | 3/4 | 2/3 |
| D | 29 | Finn Jeltsch | 2/4 | 1/3 |
| M | 6 | Angelo Stiller | 4/4 | 3/3 |
| M | 26 | Deniz Undav | 4/4 | 3/3 |
| M | 16 | Atakan Karazor | 3/4 | 3/3 |
| M | 18 | Jamie Leweling | 3/4 | 3/3 |
| M | 10 | Chris Führich | 3/4 | 2/3 |
| F | 9 | Ermedin Demirović | 2/4 | 1/3 |
Team News: Who Is Out
Mykola Kuharevich is out injured, while Adam Griger and Manasse Kianga are unavailable through suspension, which thins Slovan Bratislava’s forward options in particular given two of the three absentees play up front. Of those on the bench, Cristian Martínez has the most recent game time with two starts in the matches considered here, making him the likeliest option to step into the XI if changes are needed.
| Player | Pos | Status | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mykola Kuharevich | F | injured | Wound |
| Adam Griger | F | suspended | Off the roster |
| Manasse Kianga | — | suspended | Off the roster |
Ameen Al Dakhil, Justin Diehl, Tiago Tomas and Dan-Axel Zagadou are out injured, while Stefan Drljaca and Leonidas Stergiou are unavailable through suspension, a list that hits VfB Stuttgart’s defence hardest with three centre-backs and their first-choice goalkeeper among those missing. Grischa Prömel has the strongest recent involvement among the bench options, with three starts across the matches used here, and looks the most natural candidate to come into the side.
| Player | Pos | Status | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stefan Drljaca | G | suspended | Off the roster |
| Leonidas Stergiou | D | suspended | Off the roster |
| Ameen Al Dakhil | D | injured | Jumpers knee |
| Justin Diehl | F | injured | Muscle bruise |
| Tiago Tomas | F | injured | Muscle bruise |
| Dan-Axel Zagadou | D | injured | Muscle bruise |
How We Predict These XIs
These predicted lineups are built from each side’s recent matches – three for Slovan Bratislava and four for VfB Stuttgart – with more recent matches weighted more heavily than older ones. Players confirmed as injured or suspended are removed from selection entirely before the XI is assembled. This is a projection, not an official team sheet, and it can change once the real lineups are announced closer to kickoff.
Read also: Slovan Bratislava vs Stuttgart Prediction: 14.10.2026 UEFA Champions League
FAQ
Who is predicted to start in goal for Slovan Bratislava and VfB Stuttgart?
Dominik Takac is projected in goal for Slovan Bratislava, having started all three matches used in this projection, while Denni Seimen is expected to start for VfB Stuttgart.
What formations are Slovan Bratislava and VfB Stuttgart expected to use?
Slovan Bratislava are projected in a 4-1-4-1, Yaya Touré’s own preferred shape, while VfB Stuttgart are expected in a 4-2-3-1 under Sebastian Hoeneß.
Who is unavailable for this match?
Slovan Bratislava are without Mykola Kuharevich through injury and Adam Griger and Manasse Kianga through suspension. VfB Stuttgart are missing Ameen Al Dakhil, Justin Diehl, Tiago Tomas and Dan-Axel Zagadou through injury, plus Stefan Drljaca and Leonidas Stergiou through suspension.
When do Slovan Bratislava and VfB Stuttgart meet, and where can I see predicted lineups and team news?
Slovan Bratislava host VfB Stuttgart on Wednesday 14 October 2026, with predicted lineups and team news for both sides set out above.