VfB Stuttgart hosts Club Atlético de Madrid in the third round of the group stage seeking to build on a solid start after securing a victory in its opening fixture. The visitors arrive needing a response following a defeat in their first continental outing, combining high shot output with defensive vulnerabilities away from home.
VfB Stuttgart. VfB Stuttgart concentrates the scoring responsibility entirely on Ermedin Demirović, meaning the side requires his output to sustain its attacking threat.
Club Atlético de Madrid. While the scoring load for Club Atlético de Madrid rests on Marcos Llorente following their opening defeat, the visitors sustain a steady shot volume on the road that tests defensive structures.
Playing style
Club Atlético de MadridVfB Stuttgart
57%Possession63%
4.5Remates al arco5.5
10Remates totales16.5
3.5Corners6
10.5Fouls14
Average of the most recent matches with stats available (2 and 2 respectively).
VfB Stuttgart relies on high possession and heavy shot volume to dictate the rhythm, while Club Atlético de Madrid attempts fewer overall attempts but converts efficiently on away trips.
When they settle games
VfB Stuttgart 5 goals
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Head to head
Head-to-head record · 1 match
0Club Atlético de Madrid won
1Draws
0VfB Stuttgart won
Goals in the head-to-head1 – 1
Matches1
Last win for Club Atlético de MadridNever
Last win for VfB StuttgartNever
Latest matchups
5/8/18Club Teams FriendliesVfB Stuttgart1–1Club Atlético de Madrid
The single prior encounter between both sides yielded a draw, maintaining an evenly balanced dynamic that neither squad has managed to tilt in their favor.
Who scored in these meetings
DIDAVI DANIEL1
MUNOZ JOAQUIN1
in 1 meeting
The minimal disciplinary friction from prior meetings contrasts with the visiting side defensive leakage on the road, leaving single-goal scorers like Daniel Didavi and Joaquin Munoz with space to exploit against high-possession setups.