Europa League: Roma vs. Stuttgart – Probable line-ups and where to watch on TV | OneFootball

Gian Piero Gasperini and Roma will have to do without January signings Donyell Malen and Robinio Vaz for Thursday’s Europa League tie with VfB Stuttgart, which means there could be an opportunity for Evan Ferguson to impress at centre-forward.

Goal difference is the only factor separating the two sides ahead of kick-off. Both Roma and Stuttgart have won four, lost two and conceded five goals from their first six matches in the competition so far this season. Roma sit in 10th place, with Stuttgart one above them in ninth.

The Giallorossi have strengthened in January with the recruitment of forwards Malen and Vaz, but neither are eligible to feature in the final two matches of the Europa League league phase following their transfers from Aston Villa and Marseille respectively.

TURIN, ITALY – JANUARY 18: Donyell Malen celebrates a goal during the Serie A match between Torino FC and AS Roma at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on January 18, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

That means that Ferguson is in line to lead the Roma attack on Thursday evening. Matias Soule is also expected to come back into the starting line-up in place of Paulo Dybala.

Manu Kone is also likely to keep his place in central midfield and is expected to be partnered by Niccolo Pisilli according to Sky Sport Italia.

Kick-off is due at 20.00 GMT.

Roma vs. Stuttgart: Probable line-ups

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – DECEMBER 11: Evan Ferguson celebrates scoring his team’s third goal with teammates Zeki Celik and Matias Soule during the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Phase MD6 match between Celtic FC and AS Roma at Celtic Park on December 11, 2025 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Roma (3-4-2-1): Svilar; Mancini, Ziolkowski, Ghilardi; Celik, Kone, Pisilli, Wesley; Soule, Pellegrini; Ferguson.

Stuttgart (4-2-3-1): Nubel; Vagnoman, Chabot, Hendriks, Mittelstaedt; Stiller, Karazor; Leweling, Nartey, Fuhrich; Undav.

Where to watch Roma vs. Stuttgart

Tonight’s game will be available to watch live in the UK on TNT Sports 3 and online through Discovery+. Supporters in the USA are able to tune in through Paramount+.

Join us for all the pre-match build-up, in-game commentary and post-match reactions on the Football Italia Liveblog.