At the Stadio Olimpico on 22 January 2026, AS Roma host VfB Stuttgart in a Champions League clash that carries significant weight for both sides. The two teams are level on points and sit just one point outside the top eight, making this fixture a potential turning point in the qualification race. With contrasting strengths and clear trends on both sides, the matchup promises balance and intensity.
Prediction: Both Teams to Score - Yes
BTTS - Yes fits the overall picture of this contest. Both teams possess attacking quality and arrive with strong motivation, while neither side has shown consistent defensive dominance in the competition. With qualification pressure high, goals at both ends appear likely.
Roma Strong in Transitions, Less Secure at Home
Roma’s success in Europe has largely come from their ability to manage away games intelligently, using structure and transitions to great effect. At home, however, the dynamic changes. Roma tend to play with greater initiative, which has occasionally exposed defensive gaps. While their recent Serie A wins suggest control and discipline, European opponents have been more effective at exploiting space at the Olimpico.
Stuttgart Confident, but Vulnerable Away
Stuttgart arrive with momentum, unbeaten in their last six matches in all competitions. Their Champions League record mirrors Roma’s in terms of points, but both of their defeats came away from home, against Basel and Fenerbahçe. Even so, their emphatic 4-0 away win over Go Ahead Eagles shows they are capable of delivering strong performances on the road. Nine of Stuttgart’s last twelve matches have produced over 2.5 goals, underlining an attacking mindset that often comes at the cost of defensive exposure.
