Bundesliga Gameweek 6
VfB Stuttgart 1 - 0 FT 1. FC Heidenheim
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Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Manchester City
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Sunderland
⚡ Intensity
100
⚖️ Balance
91
🏆 Stakes
70
🎲 Upset
0
Eight goals, hat-trick heroics, pure chaos.
Futmetrix Verdict
55
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Gamba Osaka
0-1
Vissel Kobe
⚡ Intensity
40
⚖️ Balance
20
🏆 Stakes
78
🎲 Upset
0
Erik breaks Gamba hearts at 90'
Futmetrix Verdict
100
Atletico Madrid
vs
Real Madrid
Sun, Sep 20 • 14:15 UTC
⚡ Form
89
⚖️ Balance
84
🏆 Stakes
100
⭐ Stars
100
The Madrid Derby promises ultimate drama.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
HT
56' ↓ L. Jaquez ↑A. Al Dakhil
57' ↓ A. Karazor ↑A. Stiller
57' ↓ B. Bouanani ↑T. Tomas
Luca Kerber 64'
65' B. El Khannouss (M. Mittelstadt)
↓ N. Dorsch ↑S. Schimmer 75'
↓ L. Kerber ↑M. Busch 80'
↓ J. Niehues ↑Y. Wagner 80'
↓ A. Ibrahimovic ↑A. Kolle 89'
↓ M. Kaufmann ↑T. Weigel 89'
90' ↓ B. El Khannouss ↑N. Nartey
90' ↓ J. Leweling ↑R. Hendriks
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
VfB Stuttgart
Goalkeepers
Alexander Nübel 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Lorenz Assignon 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Luca Jaquez 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
63%
Pass Acc
Julian Chabot 
MAGNET
122
Activity
122
Activity
106
Passes
16
Duels
Maximilian Mittelstädt 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Atakan Karazor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
José María Andrés
MAGNET
69
Activity
69
Activity
59
Passes
10
Duels
Badredine Bouanani
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Bilal El Khannouss 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Jamie Leweling 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Ermedin Demirović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Fabian Bredlow 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Pascal Stenzel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Josha Vagnoman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ramon Hendriks
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ameen Al Dakhil
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nikolas Nartey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chris Führich
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Angelo Stiller
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Tiago Tomás
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
1. FC Heidenheim
Goalkeepers
Diant Ramaj
MAGNET
68
Activity
68
Activity
68
Passes
0
Duels
Defenders
Omar Haktab Traoré
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Patrick Mainka 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
0
Interceptions
0
Tackles
Tim Siersleben
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonas Föhrenbach
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Julian Niehues
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
Luca Kerber
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
Jan Schöppner
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Niklas Dorsch
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Arijon Ibrahimović 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
19%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
Forwards
Mikkel Kaufmann
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
13%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
BENCH
Kevin Müller
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Marnon Busch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Benedikt Gimber
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adam Kölle
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thomas Keller
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nick Rothweiler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Stefan Schimmer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Weigel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yannik Wagner
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/05/2025 | VfB Stuttgart | 1 - 0 | 1. FC Heidenheim | Bundesliga | MHP Arena |
| 04/25/2025 | VfB Stuttgart | 0 - 1 | 1. FC Heidenheim | Bundesliga | MHPArena |
| 12/15/2024 | 1. FC Heidenheim | 1 - 3 | VfB Stuttgart | Bundesliga | Voith-Arena |
| 03/31/2024 | VfB Stuttgart | 3 - 3 | FC Heidenheim | Bundesliga | Stuttgart Arena |
| 11/05/2023 | FC Heidenheim | 2 - 0 | VfB Stuttgart | Bundesliga | Voith-Arena |
| 03/24/2023 | VfB Stuttgart | 2 - 0 | FC Heidenheim | Friendlies Clubs | Robert-Schlienz-Stadion |
10/05/2025
04/25/2025
12/15/2024
03/31/2024
11/05/2023
03/24/2023
VfB Stuttgart Win
1. FC Heidenheim Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 6 GD: +22
P: 6 GD: +8
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: +1
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: -1
P: 6 GD: -3
P: 6 GD: -5
P: 6 GD: -5
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 6 GD: -5
P: 6 GD: -7
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VfB Stuttgart
1. FC Heidenheim
VfB Stuttgart
1. FC Heidenheim
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Stuttgart Dismantles Heidenheim: Chabot Orchestrates Defensive Masterclass
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 24/100. A masterclass in Intensity and control—Stuttgart suffocates Heidenheim and extends their winning streak to three consecutive victories.
The Siege Begins
From the opening whistle, this was no contest—it was methodical domination. Stuttgart unleashed an Attacking Siege that manifested in 18 shots, a barrage that left Heidenheim gasping. The visitors managed five attempts, just one on target. A 3.6:1 ratio that screamed total superiority. Bilal El Khannouss orchestrated the midfield with four key passes, waiting patiently for his moment. It arrived in the 65th minute when he finished clinically after Maximilian Mittelstädt's pinpoint delivery to seal the 1-0 victory.
Chabot: The Immovable Object
While the attack glittered, it was the defence that defined this evening. Jeff Chabot delivered an Outstanding Performance (Rating: 8.3), suffocating every attacking impulse before it could crystallise into danger. With 64% possession and 86% pass accuracy, Stuttgart controlled the match like chess grandmasters. Heidenheim never found rhythm, lost Balance early, and could only react. Three offside calls exposed the visitors' desperation against such organised superiority.
The Season's Trajectory
Stuttgart consolidates fourth place with 15 points from seven matches. The hosts are in title-contending form. For Heidenheim, the situation grows critical: three points from six matches and a goal difference of -7 signals danger. This wasn't merely a defeat—it was a statement of class.
Key Questions
What does this mean for VfB Stuttgart's season?
Stuttgart consolidates fourth position and demonstrates the mental resilience of a title contender. Four wins from six matches underline genuine ambitions for the season.
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.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Upper Table Ambitions Meet Survival Instincts
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 43/100. VfB Stuttgart seeks to re-establish their dominance in the European race while Heidenheim faces a daunting task at the MHP Arena.
The Setup
As we enter matchday 6, VfB Stuttgart occupies the 6th spot with 22 points, contrasting sharply with 1. FC Heidenheim languishing in 16th. The Form of the visitors has been erratic, and while they showed flashes of brilliance early on, their defensive Balance has since collapsed. Stuttgart boasts a significant advantage in Stars, with a squad depth that allows them to dictate the tempo. The Stakes are high for both: the hosts need to stay within touching distance of the top four, while the visitors are desperate to snap a losing streak that has seen them plummet toward the bottom.
Key Battle
The match will likely be decided by the duel between Ermedin Demirović and Heidenheim’s Leo Scienza. Demirović has been the focal point of a rampant Stuttgart attack, assisted brilliantly by Jamie Leweling. Scienza, on the other hand, represents Heidenheim's best hope of a counter-attacking spark to unsettle the home side's high defensive line.
Our Prediction
Stuttgart’s control over the midfield, led by A. Stiller, will likely starve Heidenheim of possession. While Diant Ramaj has been busy in goal for the visitors, the sheer volume of chances created by the hosts will eventually tell. Expect Alexander Nübel to keep a clean sheet as Stuttgart secures a comfortable 2-0 victory through relentless pressure and clinical finishing.