UEFA Europa League League Stage - 7
AS Roma 2 - 0 FT VfB Stuttgart
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
40' N. Pisilli (M. Soule)
HT
60' ↓ M. Kone ↑B. Cristante
60' ↓ J. Ziolkowski ↑E. Ndicka
↓ C. Fuhrich ↑E. Demirovic 70'
↓ M. Mittelstadt ↑B. Bouanani 70'
72' ↓ L. Pellegrini ↑P. Dybala
72' ↓ K. Tsimikas ↑Wesley Franca
↓ L. Assignon ↑J. Vagnoman 82'
↓ C. Andres ↑Y. Spalt 82'
Jeff Chabot 84'
84' ↓ M. Soule ↑G. Mancini
87' Zeki Çelik
90' N. Pisilli (P. Dybala)
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
AS Roma
Goalkeepers
M. Svilar 
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Z. Celik 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Ziolkowski 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
D. Ghilardi 
ENFORCER
5
Tackles
5
Tackles
9
Duels Won
82%
Win %
Midfielders
D. Rensch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Pisilli 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
9.7
Rating
M. Kone
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
K. Tsimikas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Forwards
M. Soule 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.9
Rating
L. Pellegrini 
MAGNET
49
Activity
49
Activity
35
Passes
14
Duels
E. Ferguson 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
10
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
G. De Marzi 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
P. Gollini
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
E. Ndicka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Mancini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wesley Franca
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
E. Lulli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Cristante
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Dybala 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
17
Minutes
7.2
Rating
E. Morucci
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
VfB Stuttgart
Goalkeepers
A. Nubel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
F. Jeltsch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Chabot
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Hendriks
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
L. Assignon
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
82
Entry
A. Karazor
MAGNET
72
Activity
72
Activity
61
Passes
11
Duels
C. Andres 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
34%
Pass Acc
M. Mittelstadt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Forwards
J. Leweling
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
C. Fuhrich
MAGNET
48
Activity
48
Activity
43
Passes
5
Duels
D. Undav
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
BENCH
F. Bredlow
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
F. Hellstern
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Vagnoman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Herwerth
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Spalt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Olivier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Catovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Penna
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Demirovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Bouanani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +11
P: 7 GD: +7
P: 7 GD: +7
P: 7 GD: +8
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 7 GD: +7
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: -1
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -7
P: 7 GD: -8
P: 7 GD: -7
P: 7 GD: -7
P: 7 GD: -7
P: 7 GD: -8
P: 7 GD: -10
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +13
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +5
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -7
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -10
P: 8 GD: -11
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Pisilli's Heroics Ignite the Olimpico
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 39/100. A decisive brace from midfield dynamo Niccolò Pisilli proved the difference as Roma asserted their European credentials against a stubborn Stuttgart side.
The Opening Exchanges
A barrage of 27 combined shots turned the Stadio Olimpico into a shooting gallery early on. AS Roma edged possession, looking to stamp their authority on this crucial European clash. The Intensity was palpable as both sides traded attacking blows. VfB Stuttgart looked dangerous, generating an impressive 1.65 expected goals, but lacked the killer instinct required at this level. Defensively, Daniele Ghilardi stood like a titan at the back for the hosts, neutralizing the German side's advances and keeping the Balance of the tie slightly tilted in Roma's favour.
The Breakthrough
The tension finally snapped in the 40th minute. M. Soule carved open the visitors' defensive lines with a clinical pass, finding N. Pisilli in space. The young midfielder made no mistake, finishing emphatically to send the home crowd into raptures. That opening strike shifted the Stakes entirely, forcing Stuttgart to abandon their conservative shape and chase the game. Despite the visitors pushing higher up the pitch and launching 15 total shots across the night, Roma's rearguard refused to buckle. The tactical chess match intensified, but the Italians maintained their composure under pressure.
Sealing the Deal
Stuttgart threw caution to the wind in the closing stages, hunting for a desperate equalizer. The Roma manager responded by deploying his trump card. Enter P. Dybala. The Argentine maestro arrived off the bench and immediately dictated the late tempo. In the 90th minute, Dybala showcased his elite vision, serving up a perfect assist for Pisilli to secure his brace. That late hammer blow dashed any hopes of an Upset. The 2-0 victory solidifies Roma's grip on an automatic 1/8-finals playoff spot, leaving Stuttgart scrambling below in the 1/16-finals zone.
Key Questions
What made Niccolò Pisilli the Man of the Match?
Pisilli was absolutely ruthless, netting a brilliant brace. His clinical finishing in the 40th and 90th minutes ultimately secured all three points for Roma.
How did substitute Niccolò Pisilli change the game?
While Dybala was the actual super-sub providing the assist, starter Pisilli changed the game by scoring an unstoppable brace to seal the victory.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Top-Eight Ambitions Collide at the Stadio Olimpico
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 34/100. A crucial battle for automatic progression awaits as Roma look to solidify their top-eight status against a dangerous Stuttgart side.
The Setup
The January 22, 2026 clash sees AS Roma hosting VfB Stuttgart with serious UEFA Europa League implications. Currently sitting in eighth place with 16 points, the home side holds the final direct qualification ticket. The visitors are breathing down their necks in eleventh, desperate to break into the top eight and avoid the treacherous playoff phase. Roma's impressive Form, featuring four wins and a draw in their last five, makes them slight favorites. While the Stakes rating reads as modest due to the broader table math, the reality of the top-24 playoff line means every point is vital. An influx of world-class Stars elevates the spectacle, though the competitive Balance suggests the hosts hold the upper hand in front of their home crowd.
Key Battle
The defining clash will take place at the heart of the home defense. Daniele Ghilardi has been an anchor for Roma, but his anticipation will be severely tested by Deniz Undav. The Stuttgart attacker arrives as a primary creative force with three assists to his name, demanding constant vigilance from the back line.
Our Prediction
We expect a tense, tactical affair that opens up in the second half. Roma's home advantage and superior momentum should be enough to edge a 2-1 victory, keeping them firmly in the automatic qualification spots.