UEFA Europa League League Stage - 2
FC Basel 1893 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
3' A. Ajeti
30' Albian Ajeti
HT
62' ↓ J. Agbonifo ↑I. Salah
69' Dominik Schmid
↓ J. Leweling ↑C. Fuhrich 69'
↓ C. Andres ↑B. El Khannouss 69'
71' ↓ K. Koindredi ↑A. Bacanin
71' ↓ A. Ajeti ↑M. Broschinski
71' ↓ P. Otele ↑M. Soticek
78' Ibrahim Salah
↓ B. Bouanani ↑L. Jovanovic 79'
84' X. Shaqiri (M. Soticek)
90' ↓ FC Basel 1893 ↑A. Barisic
↓ L. Assignon ↑J. Vagnoman 90'+1
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
FC Basel 1893
Goalkeepers
M. Hitz 
PENALTY HERO
1
Pens Saved
1
Pens Saved
7
Saves
10
Rating
Defenders
N. Vouilloz 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
J. Adjetey 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
7
Rating
F. Daniliuc 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
88%
Duel Win %
D. Schmid 
SWEEPER
6
Cleanups
6
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
2
Blocks
Midfielders
K. Koindredi 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
L. Leroy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Agbonifo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
62
Entry
X. Shaqiri 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
P. Otele 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
15%
Pass Acc
Forwards
A. Ajeti 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
M. Salvi 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
T. Pfeiffer
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Barisic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Cisse
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Akahomen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Bacanin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Soticek 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
18
Minutes
7
Rating
D. Kacuri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Junior Ze
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Broschinski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Salah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
VfB Stuttgart
Goalkeepers
A. Nubel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
L. Assignon
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
29%
Pass Acc
L. Jaquez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Hendriks
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
M. Mittelstadt
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
45%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
C. Andres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
A. Stiller
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
69%
Pass Acc
B. Bouanani
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
34%
Pass Acc
T. Tomas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Leweling
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
E. Demirovic 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
BENCH
F. Bredlow
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Vagnoman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Zagadou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Chabot
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Fuhrich
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. El Khannouss
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Karazor
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. Jovanovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -4
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
A Goalkeeping Masterclass Derails the Swabian Siege
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 30/100. A heroic display from Marwin Hitz allowed Basel to absorb massive pressure and snatch a vital European victory against the run of play.
The Early Shock
The opening whistle at St. Jakob-Park brought immediate fireworks. FC Basel 1893 tore into their German opponents, finding a breakthrough just three minutes in. A. Ajeti buried an early chance, sending the home crowd into a frenzy and cranking the Intensity up to maximum. Rather than folding, VfB Stuttgart responded by claiming the ball and setting up camp in the Swiss half. The visitors utterly dominated possession at 65%, launching wave after wave of attacking phases. Basel had to dig deep instantly, shifting into a low block to protect their fragile advantage. It was a classic scenario of an early goal entirely dictating the tactical flow of the evening, turning the remainder of the match into a grueling defensive drill for the hosts.
The One-Sided Siege
The Swabian attacks were relentless, tilting the Balance of play entirely toward the visitors. Stuttgart recorded a staggering 29 shots, with 20 originating inside the penalty box. Yet, they collided spectacularly with Marwin Hitz. The veteran goalkeeper produced an absolute masterclass, frustrating the German frontline with seven immense saves. The definitive turning point arrived when Hitz stared down a penalty kick and guessed right, denying Stuttgart a surefire equalizer. Ahead of him, Flavius Daniliuc anchored the backline with an outstanding defensive performance, throwing his body in front of several efforts. Despite generating an imposing 2.54 expected goals, Stuttgart simply could not breach the Swiss wall, leaving them increasingly desperate as the clock ticked down.
The Swiss Sucker Punch
As the final whistle loomed, the Stakes could not have been higher. Basel desperately needed these points to climb from 30th in the table, while Stuttgart sought to solidify their playoff spot. Throwing caution to the wind, the visitors committed bodies forward, leaving acres of space in behind. Basel exploited this perfectly in the 84th minute. Substitute M. Soticek broke free to deliver a precise assist to X. Shaqiri, who ruthlessly finished the counterattack. That second goal completely killed the tie, sealing a monumental Upset against a heavily favored Bundesliga outfit. The 2-0 victory provides a massive lifeline for Basel's European ambitions, proving that resolute defending and clinical finishing can topple even the most aggressive possession-based systems.
Key Questions
What made Marwin Hitz the Man of the Match?
He produced seven massive saves, including a crucial penalty stop, completely shutting out Stuttgart despite their relentless pressure and 2.54 expected goals.
How did substitute Marwin Hitz change the game?
Hitz actually played the entire match as the starting goalkeeper. His phenomenal penalty save shifted momentum entirely, laying the unshakeable foundation for Basel's 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.
Stuttgart Aim to Deepen Basel's European Woes
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 27/100. Basel's desperate fight for top-24 survival hits a massive roadblock against a Stuttgart side eyeing direct last-16 qualification.
The Setup
When October 02, 2025, rolls around at St. Jakob-Park, the contrasting trajectories of these two clubs will be on full display. FC Basel 1893 are currently languishing in 30th place, deeply entrenched below the crucial top-24 playoff line. A dismal Form rating reflects their recent struggles, as the Swiss outfit has suffered four defeats in their last five outings. In stark contrast, VfB Stuttgart are flying high in 11th. With five wins already on the board, the German side is aggressively pushing for a top-eight finish to bypass the playoff round entirely. Because of this massive disparity in the standings, the overall Stakes for neutral viewers are quite low, heavily skewing the competitive Balance in favor of the visitors.
Key Battle
If the hosts are to salvage anything from this tie, Philip Otele will need to shoulder the offensive burden. However, he faces a monumental task operating in areas patrolled by Stuttgart's Angelo Stiller. Stiller's ability to dictate the midfield tempo will likely starve Otele of the service he desperately needs to impact the game.
Our Prediction
Expect a comfortable away victory for Stuttgart. Basel's defense has already leaked 13 goals in the league phase, and they simply lack the firepower to keep pace with the visitors. A 2-0 Stuttgart win seems the most logical outcome, with the Germans controlling possession from the opening whistle.