Stuttgart vs Celtic: How to Watch Europa League Live, TV Channels & Stream Options
Celtic face a daunting task in Germany this Thursday, , as they attempt to overturn a 4-1 deficit against VfB Stuttgart in the second leg of their Europa League knockout playoff round. The first leg result leaves Martin O’Neill’s side with a mountain to climb at the MHPArena.
The match, kicking off at local time (5:45 PM in the UK), will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 2 in the UK and streamed via Discovery+ for those with a TNT Sports package, also accessible through Amazon Prime Video. For viewers in the United States, the game will be available on Paramount+, CBSSN, TUDN, ViX, and Fubo Sports. Spanish audiences can tune in to M+ Liga de Campeones and M+ Liga de Campeones 3, while Mexican viewers can watch on ESPN 2 and Disney+. South American fans can follow the action on ESPN and Disney+.
Stuttgart, currently enjoying a strong run of form, have lost only one of their last eight matches, consistently finding the back of the net with three or more goals in six of those encounters. Sebastian Hoeneß’s team will be confident of finishing the job on home soil. Celtic, however, are coming off a 1-2 loss to Hibernian in the Scottish Premiership, leaving them six points off the pace in the title race.
The German side will be assessing the fitness of Angelo Stiller after he was substituted in a recent match against Heidenheim. Stuttgart will be without Dan-Axel Zagadou and Lazar Jovanovic due to injury, and Jeff Chabot is suspended for this fixture. Celtic are facing a significant injury list of their own, with Alistair Johnston, Arne Engels, Callum Osmand, Cameron Carter-Vickers, and Jota all unavailable.
Recent form suggests goals are likely at both ends. Both teams have scored in eight of Celtic’s last nine matches, and Stuttgart have a similarly prolific record. Head-to-head results between the two sides have also been high-scoring, with all three previous encounters seeing both teams find the net and exceeding 2.5 total goals.
The stakes are high for both clubs. A place in the Europa League’s last 16 awaits the victor, with a subsequent tie against either Braga or Porto. For Stuttgart, reaching this stage would represent a significant achievement, building on their recent domestic form. For Celtic, progression would offer a much-needed boost after a recent dip in league performance and a challenging first leg result.
The first leg saw Stuttgart dominate, securing a commanding 4-1 victory at Celtic Park. The German side’s clinical finishing and tactical discipline proved too much for the Scottish champions on that occasion. Celtic will need to drastically improve their defensive organization and attacking threat if they are to have any chance of overturning the deficit in Stuttgart.
The Mercedes-Benz Arena, with a capacity of 60,469, will be a hostile environment for Celtic. The Stuttgart faithful will be eager to see their team complete the job and advance to the next round. Celtic will need to silence the crowd and produce a performance of the highest caliber to stand any chance of progressing.
The match promises to be an intriguing encounter, pitting Stuttgart’s attacking prowess against Celtic’s resilience and determination. While the odds are stacked against the Scottish side, they have shown in the past that they are capable of producing memorable European nights. However, given the first leg result and Stuttgart’s current form, the German side are firm favorites to secure their place in the last 16.