Stuttgart host Atletico Madrid at Mercedes-Benz-Arena on Tuesday, October 20 (3:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM CT / 12:00 PM PT).
Stuttgart and Atletico Madrid both go into this one with clean bills of health, so expect the key men from each matchday squad to start. Ermedin Demirović, who has already scored 3 goals in just 62 minutes of action this season, leads the Stuttgart attack, with Deniz Undav’s 2 assists and 3 chances created and Angelo Stiller’s distribution from midfield driving the build-up play. Atletico Madrid will again call on Julián Alvarez, who has put 3 shots on target from 5 attempts, alongside midfielders Pablo Barrios and Alejandro Baena, with defender Alejandro Grimaldo offering an additional route from deep.
On the pitch, this looks a tight contest rather than a shootout. Stuttgart sit on 3 points from 1 game having already posted a +2 goal difference, while Atletico Madrid have 3 points from 2 games and a +1 goal difference — both sides have shown they can score, and both have been breached too, judging by Atletico’s defeat to Liverpool. Expect fine margins, with the efficiency Alvarez and Barrios have shown in front of goal enough to turn a close game their way.
Stuttgart vs Atletico Madrid: Best Bets & Predictions
Stuttgart host Atletico Madrid in a tight, low-scoring Champions League test.
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Season Form & Standings
Stuttgart have taken 3 points from their opening game, with a +2 goal difference, while Atletico Madrid have 3 points from 2 games and a +1 goal difference — both level on points early in the league phase.
Champions League
| Team | Pos | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuttgart | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| Atletico Madrid | 13 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 3 |
Stuttgart vs Atletico Madrid Predicted Lineups
Predicted XI — updated for the latest team news.
Stuttgart
3-2-4-1Atletico Madrid
4-4-2Potential Match-Winners
- Ermedin Demirović (Stuttgart): The Stuttgart striker has already scored 3 goals in just 62 minutes of action this season, landing 3 of his 4 shots on target early in the campaign.
- Julián Alvarez (Atletico Madrid): Atletico’s striker has fired 5 shots and put 3 on target across his minutes so far, and remains the focal point of their attack.
- Pablo Barrios (Atletico Madrid): The midfielder has scored 1 goal this season and leads Atletico’s creative numbers with 4 chances created from just 1 shot on target.
Recent Form
Stuttgart: W
- 2026-09-09: Stuttgart 3-1 Viking (W, home)
Stuttgart’s only recorded result shows a 3-1 home win over Viking.
Atletico Madrid: L
- 2026-09-09: Liverpool 2-1 Atletico Madrid (L, away)
Atletico Madrid’s only recorded result shows a 2-1 away loss at Liverpool.
Stuttgart vs Atletico Madrid Prediction
Stuttgart have 3 points from 1 game and Atletico Madrid have 3 points from 2 games, but the quality in Atletico’s front line should tell in a tight finish. Expect Demirović to trouble the away defence, but Alvarez and Barrios to edge the key moments, with Atletico Madrid winning 1-2.