Bundesliga Regular Season - 26
VfB Stuttgart 1 - 0 FT RB Leipzig
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Romulo Cardoso 39'
HT
56' D. Undav (C. Fuhrich)
↓ E. Banzuzi ↑B. Gruda 64'
68' A. Karazor
69' ↓ C. Fuhrich ↑M. Mittelstadt
69' ↓ E. Demirovic ↑T. Tomas
69' ↓ B. El Khannouss ↑N. Nartey
↓ N. Seiwald ↑X. Schlager 71'
↓ A. Nusa ↑J. Bakayoko 71'
↓ Romulo Cardoso ↑C. Harder 71'
81' ↓ J. Leweling ↑L. Assignon
X. Schlager 83'
85' ↓ A. Karazor ↑C. Andres
↓ R. Baku ↑B. Henrichs 88'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
VfB Stuttgart
Goalkeepers
Alexander Nübel 
MAGNET
52
Activity
52
Activity
52
Passes
0
Duels
Defenders
Finn Jeltsch 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
5
Duels Won
71%
Win %
Luca Jaquez 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ramon Hendriks 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Jamie Leweling 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Atakan Karazor
MAGNET
68
Activity
68
Activity
54
Passes
14
Duels
Angelo Stiller 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
49%
Pass Acc
Chris Führich
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
27%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Bilal El Khannouss
MAGNET
48
Activity
48
Activity
40
Passes
8
Duels
Ermedin Demirović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Deniz Undav
MAGNET
43
Activity
43
Activity
30
Passes
13
Duels
BENCH
Fabian Bredlow 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Maximilian Mittelstädt
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Jeff Chabot
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ameen Al-Dakhil
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lorenz Assignon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chema Andrés
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nikolas Nartey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jeremy Arevalo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tiago Tomás
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
RB Leipzig
Goalkeepers
Maarten Vandevoordt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Ridle Baku 
NPC
88
Minutes
88
Minutes
23%
Pass Acc
6.7
Rating
Willi Orbán 
SWEEPER
7
Cleanups
7
Cleanups
6
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Castello Lukeba
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
78%
Duel Win %
David Raum
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Ezechiel Banzuzi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Nicolas Seiwald
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Christoph Baumgartner
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Yan Diomande
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rômulo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Antonio Nusa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
BENCH
Leopold Zingerle
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Benjamin Henrichs
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
El Chadaille Bitshiabu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Max Finkgräfe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Xaver Schlager
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brajan Gruda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tidiam Gomis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Johan Bakayoko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Conrad Harder
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/11/2025 | RB Leipzig | 3 - 1 | VfB Stuttgart | Bundesliga | Red Bull Arena |
| 17/05/2025 | RB Leipzig | 2 - 3 | VfB Stuttgart | Bundesliga | Red Bull Arena |
| 02/04/2025 | VfB Stuttgart | 3 - 1 | RB Leipzig | DFB Pokal | MHPArena |
| 15/01/2025 | VfB Stuttgart | 2 - 1 | RB Leipzig | Bundesliga | MHPArena |
| 27/01/2024 | VfB Stuttgart | 5 - 2 | RB Leipzig | Bundesliga | Stuttgart Arena |
| 25/08/2023 | RB Leipzig | 5 - 1 | VfB Stuttgart | Bundesliga | Leipzig Stadium |
| 27/01/2023 | RB Leipzig | 2 - 1 | VfB Stuttgart | Bundesliga | Red Bull Arena |
| 07/08/2022 | VfB Stuttgart | 1 - 1 | RB Leipzig | Bundesliga | Mercedes-Benz-Arena |
| 15/01/2022 | VfB Stuttgart | 0 - 2 | RB Leipzig | Bundesliga | Mercedes-Benz-Arena |
| 20/08/2021 | RB Leipzig | 4 - 0 | VfB Stuttgart | Bundesliga | Red Bull Arena |
01/11/2025
17/05/2025
02/04/2025
15/01/2025
27/01/2024
25/08/2023
27/01/2023
07/08/2022
15/01/2022
20/08/2021
VfB Stuttgart Win
RB Leipzig Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 26 GD: +68
P: 26 GD: +29
P: 26 GD: +20
P: 26 GD: +17
P: 26 GD: +13
P: 26 GD: +16
P: 26 GD: 0
P: 26 GD: -6
P: 26 GD: -11
P: 26 GD: -14
P: 26 GD: -8
P: 26 GD: -13
P: 26 GD: -10
P: 26 GD: -9
P: 26 GD: -18
P: 26 GD: -19
P: 26 GD: -21
League Standings
P: 26 GD: +68
P: 26 GD: +29
P: 26 GD: +20
P: 25 GD: +16
P: 25 GD: +14
P: 26 GD: +16
P: 26 GD: 0
P: 25 GD: -5
P: 26 GD: -14
P: 26 GD: -8
P: 25 GD: -12
P: 26 GD: -13
P: 26 GD: -11
P: 26 GD: -9
P: 26 GD: -17
P: 26 GD: -19
P: 26 GD: -21
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Undav Strikes Gold in Champions League Six-Pointer
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 27/100. A gritty tactical battle settled by a single moment of quality, dealing a heavy blow to Leipzig's top-four aspirations.
The Tactical Stalemate
The MHPArena witnessed a tremendously cagey affair from the outset as both sides recognised the immense gravity of this top-four clash. VfB Stuttgart dictated the tempo with controlled possession, holding onto the ball for 57% of the match, but struggled to break down a resolute defensive block. The Intensity was palpable not in penalty box action, but in the fierce midfield duels. Atakan Karazor set the tone brilliantly for the hosts, breaking up play and ensuring that RB Leipzig's dangerous attacking outlets, such as Loïs Openda, were starved of service during a tightly contested first half.
The Breakthrough
With the Stakes sky-high, the match desperately needed a spark of inspiration. A barrage of 11 total corners created a simmering set-piece pressure throughout the evening, yet the breakthrough arrived via open play in the 56th minute. C. Fuhrich unlocked the visitors' defence with a perfectly weighted delivery, finding D. Undav who applied a clinical finish. The goal completely altered the tactical landscape, forcing Leipzig to abandon their cautious approach and commit bodies forward in search of an equaliser.
Locking Down Top Four
Despite late pressure from the visitors, Stuttgart showcased remarkable defensive maturity. Angelo Stiller was absolutely masterful in the closing stages, orchestrating possession and taking the sting out of Leipzig's pressing traps. The Balance of power shifted firmly towards the home side as they successfully navigated the final minutes to secure a 1-0 victory. This result is a massive statement of intent; opening up a crucial three-point gap over Leipzig in the standings and putting Stuttgart firmly in the driving seat for Champions League qualification.
Key Questions
What does this mean for VfB Stuttgart's season?
This crucial victory provides a three-point cushion in fourth place, significantly boosting their chances of securing Champions League football at Leipzig's expense.
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-Four Crunch Match: Stuttgart and Leipzig's Dead Heat
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 83/100. With both sides locked on 47 points, this showdown will dictate who secures the vital Champions League spot.
The Setup
VfB Stuttgart and RB Leipzig step onto the MHPArena pitch on March 15, 2026, separated only by goal difference. Our off-the-charts Balance rating highlights a dead-even contest between two heavyweights. Leipzig brings an unbeaten Form streak into enemy territory, stringing together clinical performances while Stuttgart hopes home advantage cures their recent wobble. The Stakes are massive in this classic six-pointer. Expect a showcase of Stars with huge attacking potential on display, making defensive slip-ups incredibly costly.
Key Battle
Ermedin Demirović vs Christoph Baumgartner. Demirović serves as Stuttgart's relentless battering ram, creating space and converting chances inside the box. Leipzig counters with Baumgartner, an attacking maestro tearing through defensive lines right now. This game hinges entirely on which forward exerts more dominance and punishes the opposition's backline.
Our Prediction
We expect a thrilling, high-scoring draw. Stuttgart will push the tempo early in front of their home crowd, but Leipzig's road resilience and deadly counter-attacks will earn them an equalizer. A 2-2 result keeps the top-four race wide open.