VfB Stuttgart vs Atlético de Madrid Prediction and Betting Tips | Champions League Gameweek 3
Champions League · Tuesday 20 October 2026 · 19:00 UTC · MHPArena, Stuttgart · updated 2026-10-17
VfB Stuttgart welcome Atlético de Madrid to MHPArena in Stuttgart in Champions League Gameweek 3 action on Tuesday 20 October 2026, kick-off 19:00 UTC.
VfB Stuttgart have played 6 matches in the Champions League this season, scoring 1.3 and conceding 1.7 goals a game and winning 33% of them. At home they average 2.0 goals scored and 1.0 conceded over 2 matches, with a 50% win rate. Atlético de Madrid have played 9 matches in the Champions League this season, scoring 2.1 and conceding 0.9 goals a game and winning 78% of them. Away from home they average 1.8 goals scored and 1.0 conceded over 5 matches, with a 57% win rate.
On Moneyball's model, from this season's numbers, Atlético de Madrid are narrow favourites at 48%, with the draw at 24% and VfB Stuttgart at 27%.
Moneyball's estimate
- Expected goals: VfB Stuttgart 1.29, Atlético de Madrid 1.79.
- Over 2.5 goals: 60% · both teams to score: 61%.
- Most likely score: 1–1 (11%).
From each side's goals and expected goals this season (Sportmonks), pulled toward the league average while a side has played few matches (6 and 9 so far), through a Dixon-Coles score model. No bookmaker prices are in it; once the odds are out, the full model in the app reads them too.
VfB Stuttgart: form and key numbers
In style VfB Stuttgart keep the ball, are strong in the air, create plenty of chances.
- Expected goals: 1.94 a match created, 2.08 conceded (goals minus xG: -3.6).
- Shots: 17.2 a match, 5.8 on target.
- Possession: 54.3% on average.
- Clean sheets: 17% of matches (0% at home).
- Both teams scored in 50% of their matches.
- Corners: 6.7 a match.
- Discipline: 1.0 yellow cards a match.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 6.90.
Atlético de Madrid: form and key numbers
In style Atlético de Madrid keep the ball, press high, take players on.
- Expected goals: 1.72 a match created, 1.07 conceded (goals minus xG: +3.5).
- Shots: 17.7 a match, 6.4 on target.
- Possession: 59.9% on average.
- Clean sheets: 44% of matches (50% away).
- Both teams scored in 44% of their matches.
- Corners: 6.3 a match.
- Discipline: 2.2 yellow cards a match, 1.0 reds.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 6.98.
VfB Stuttgart vs Atlético de Madrid: season averages side by side
| VfB Stuttgart | Per match this season | Atlético de Madrid |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Matches | 9 |
| 1.3 | Goals scored | 2.1 |
| 1.7 | Goals conceded | 0.9 |
| 1.94 | Expected goals (xG) | 1.72 |
| 2.08 | xG conceded | 1.07 |
| 17.2 | Shots | 17.7 |
| 5.8 | On target | 6.4 |
| 54.3 | Possession % | 59.9 |
| 17% | Clean sheets % | 44% |
| 50% | Both teams scored % | 44% |
| 6.7 | Corners | 6.3 |
| 1.0 | Yellow cards | 2.2 |
| 6.90 | Average rating | 6.98 |
Players to watch
VfB Stuttgart
- Fabian Bredlow GK · Sweeper keeper · Moneyball Score 69 · Box defender, Dominant in the air (top 4% of his position)
- Jeff Chabot CB · Stopper · Moneyball Score 69 · Dominant in the air, Duel winner (top 2% of his position)
Atlético de Madrid
- Morten Hjulmand DMF · Ball-winner · Moneyball Score 75 · Reads the game, Ball circulator (top 3% of his position)
- Koke CMF · Playmaker · Moneyball Score 72 · Ball circulator, Long passer (top 1% of his position)
Scouting spotlight: Maximilian Mittelstädt
Maximilian Mittelstädt, 29 · VfB Stuttgart · LWB · Attacking wing-back · Moneyball Score 84
Maximilian Mittelstädt, 29, plays as a wing-back for VfB Stuttgart in the Bundesliga. Strongest for his role in expected assists (est.) and accurate crosses. Weakest in expected goals. Moneyball Scout, the engine behind our Scouting Players Research, rates him against every wing-back in Europe's top five leagues - and this is what he does better than almost all of them.
Percentile against his position on each figure: 50 is the average wing-back, 90 the top tenth.
Positions he can play
- LWB · Wing-back Natural, 84
- LB · Full-back Accomplished, 81
- RWB · Wing-back Accomplished, 80
Where he is strongest
| Figure | His number | Better than |
|---|---|---|
| Expected assists (est.) | 0.54 / 90 | 99% |
| Accurate crosses | 3.08 / 90 | 96% |
| Key passes | 3.08 / 90 | 96% |
| Interceptions | 1.85 / 90 | 91% |
| Tackles | 3.08 / 90 | 88% |
Roles he suits
- ★★★★★ Attacking wing-back Wing-back
- ★★★★½ Wide playmaker Wide midfielder
- ★★★★½ Attacking full-back Full-back
Scout's notes: Creator, Crosser, Chance creator.
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VfB Stuttgart vs Atlético de Madrid prediction
Atlético de Madrid should have more of the ball; VfB Stuttgart are a threat in the air and from set pieces; Atlético de Madrid like to take players on. Moneyball's model expects about 3.1 goals - 1.29 for VfB Stuttgart and 1.79 for Atlético de Madrid - with over 2.5 goals at 60% and both teams scoring at 61%. Atlético de Madrid have the stronger numbers, and we expect them to take something from the trip.
Prediction: VfB Stuttgart 1-2 Atlético de Madrid
VfB Stuttgart vs Atlético de Madrid betting tips
- Tip 1: Atlético de Madrid win or draw (double chance) 73% between them
- Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals 60% by the model, 3.08 goals expected
- Tip 3: Both teams to score: yes 61% by the model
- Tip 4: Over 3.5 cards the two sides average 4.2 cards a match between them
- Tip 5: Over 9.5 corners 13.0 corners a match between them
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VfB Stuttgart vs Atlético de Madrid: questions and answers
When is VfB Stuttgart vs Atlético de Madrid?
VfB Stuttgart vs Atlético de Madrid is on Tuesday 20 October 2026, kick-off 19:00 UTC, in Champions League Gameweek 3.
Where is VfB Stuttgart vs Atlético de Madrid played?
At MHPArena, Stuttgart, VfB Stuttgart's home ground.
Who will win VfB Stuttgart vs Atlético de Madrid?
Atlético de Madrid are the favourites: VfB Stuttgart 27%, draw 24%, Atlético de Madrid 48%. Our prediction is VfB Stuttgart 1-2 Atlético de Madrid.
Who is the player to watch in VfB Stuttgart vs Atlético de Madrid?
Maximilian Mittelstädt of VfB Stuttgart: a attacking wing-back with a Moneyball Score of 84 against every wing-back in Europe's top five leagues.
How many goals will there be in VfB Stuttgart vs Atlético de Madrid?
Moneyball's model expects about 3.1 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 60%.
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