In-depth Analysis
Last weekend, both Porto and Stuttgart secured important victories. Porto solidified their top spot in the Portuguese Primeira Liga with a win over Moreirense, while Stuttgart overcame Leipzig to maintain third place in the Bundesliga standings.
Now, Stuttgart must focus entirely on the return leg against Porto in the Round of 16 of the 2025/26 Europa League, after losing 1-2 at home in the first leg.
At the moment, Porto appears to have the edge in form. The Portuguese side has won 6, drawn 2, and lost 2, while Stuttgart has won 5, drawn 2, and lost 3.
At home, Porto is on an 11-match unbeaten streak, including 10 wins and 1 draw. Stuttgart is also performing reasonably well on the road with 6 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses.
The gap between the two teams is relatively small, but with a stronger squad and more experience, Porto is likely to secure another victory over Stuttgart to advance to the next round.