Bundesliga Regular Season - 31
VfB Stuttgart 1 - 1 FT Werder Bremen
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
J. Stage (Y. Sugawara) 18'
HT
46' ↓ D. Zagadou ↑R. Hendriks
57' ↓ L. Assignon ↑C. Fuhrich
57' ↓ T. Tomas ↑E. Demirovic
61' E. Demirovic (B. El Khannouss)
↓ N. Stark ↑M. Wober 65'
↓ J. Milosevic ↑J. Njinmah 65'
78' ↓ J. Leweling ↑B. Bouanani
M. Backhaus 78'
↓ J. Stage ↑S. Mbangula 83'
89' ↓ C. Andres ↑N. Nartey
↓ R. Schmid ↑S. Musah 90'+4
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
VfB Stuttgart
Goalkeepers
Alexander Nübel 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Lorenz Assignon 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
29%
Pass Acc
Luca Jaquez 
MAGNET
114
Activity
114
Activity
108
Passes
6
Duels
Dan-Axel Zagadou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Maximilian Mittelstädt 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
Chema Andrés 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
43%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
Angelo Stiller
MAGNET
103
Activity
103
Activity
93
Passes
10
Duels
Tiago Tomás 
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
6
Duels Won
75%
Win %
Bilal El Khannouss 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7
Rating
Jamie Leweling 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Deniz Undav
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Fabian Bredlow 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ramon Hendriks
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jeff Chabot
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
Chris Führich
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
20%
Pass Acc
Nikolas Nartey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Atakan Karazor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ermedin Demirović 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
37
Minutes
7.3
Rating
Badredine Bouanani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Werder Bremen
Goalkeepers
Mio Backhaus
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Amos Pieper
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Niklas Stark
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Karim Coulibaly
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Yukinari Sugawara
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
3
Duels Won
100%
Win %
Cameron Puertas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Senne Lynen 
SWEEPER
6
Cleanups
6
Cleanups
5
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Olivier Deman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Jens Stage 
CAPTAIN FANTASTIC
0
Contribution
0
Contribution
8
Rating
Yes
Captain
Romano Schmid
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
29%
Pass Acc
Jovan Milošević
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
BENCH
Markus Kolke
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Isaac Schmidt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maximilian Wöber
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mick Schmetgens
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Patrice Čović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Samuel Mbangula
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Victor Okoh Boniface
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Salim Musah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Justin Njinmah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14/2025 | Werder Bremen | 0 - 4 | VfB Stuttgart | Bundesliga | Weserstadion |
| 04/13/2025 | VfB Stuttgart | 1 - 2 | Werder Bremen | Bundesliga | MHPArena |
| 11/30/2024 | Werder Bremen | 2 - 2 | VfB Stuttgart | Bundesliga | Weserstadion |
| 04/21/2024 | Werder Bremen | 2 - 1 | VfB Stuttgart | Bundesliga | wohninvest WESERSTADION |
| 12/02/2023 | VfB Stuttgart | 2 - 0 | Werder Bremen | Bundesliga | Stuttgart Arena |
| 02/05/2023 | VfB Stuttgart | 0 - 2 | Werder Bremen | Bundesliga | Mercedes-Benz-Arena |
| 08/13/2022 | Werder Bremen | 2 - 2 | VfB Stuttgart | Bundesliga | wohninvest WESERSTADION |
| 04/04/2021 | VfB Stuttgart | 1 - 0 | Werder Bremen | Bundesliga | Mercedes-Benz-Arena |
| 12/06/2020 | Werder Bremen | 1 - 2 | VfB Stuttgart | Bundesliga | wohninvest WESERSTADION |
| 02/22/2019 | Werder Bremen | 1 - 1 | VfB Stuttgart | Bundesliga | Weser-Stadion |
12/14/2025
04/13/2025
11/30/2024
04/21/2024
12/02/2023
02/05/2023
08/13/2022
04/04/2021
12/06/2020
02/22/2019
VfB Stuttgart Win
Werder Bremen Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 31 GD: +81
P: 30 GD: +30
P: 31 GD: +24
P: 31 GD: +20
P: 31 GD: +16
P: 31 GD: +20
P: 31 GD: -2
P: 30 GD: -4
P: 31 GD: -16
P: 31 GD: -10
P: 31 GD: -14
P: 31 GD: -18
P: 31 GD: -20
P: 31 GD: -8
P: 31 GD: -16
P: 31 GD: -27
P: 31 GD: -25
P: 31 GD: -31
League Standings
P: 33 GD: +82
P: 33 GD: +34
P: 33 GD: +22
P: 33 GD: +22
P: 33 GD: +17
P: 33 GD: +21
P: 33 GD: -9
P: 33 GD: -4
P: 33 GD: -12
P: 33 GD: -11
P: 33 GD: -14
P: 33 GD: -18
P: 33 GD: -15
P: 33 GD: -10
P: 33 GD: -21
P: 33 GD: -26
P: 33 GD: -29
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Relentless Swabians Held by Resolute Bremen
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 46/100. Our verdict: A gruelling tactical battle where immense territorial dominance wasn't quite enough to secure all three points for the hosts.
The Early Ambush
The atmosphere at the MHPArena was absolutely electric as the late-season clash commenced, but the visiting side quickly silenced the passionate home crowd. VfB Stuttgart immediately established a dominant rhythm, hoarding a massive 69 percent of the possession while suffocating the visitors in their own half. However, Werder Bremen executed a masterclass in counter-attacking efficiency. In the 18th minute, a rapid transitional sequence found Y. Sugawara in space, and his precise delivery allowed J. Stage to fire the ball into the back of the net. This clinical strike generated massive Intensity as the Swabians scrambled to respond. Despite throwing waves of attackers forward and controlling the vast majority of the pitch, the hosts found themselves frustrated by a stubborn, deeply entrenched northern defense that refused to crack before the halftime whistle.
The Supersub Strikes
Emerging from the tunnel with renewed vigor, the hosts turned the pitch into a complete siege. Stuttgart peppered the penalty area, eventually accumulating a staggering 13 corner kicks that kept the Bremen defensive line under constant, crushing pressure. The crucial tactical Balance shifted violently in the 57th minute when the Swabian bench deployed a vital substitution. E. Demirovic sprinted onto the turf and made an instant, spectacular impact. Barely four minutes after his introduction, he latched onto a brilliant, splitting pass from B. El Khannouss to blast home the equalizer. The 61st-minute goal transformed the stadium into a cauldron of noise. Stuttgart continued to launch aggressive assaults, launching 18 total shots, but the visitors miraculously maintained their composure amidst the chaotic Swabian bombardment.
Pushing for the Winner
The final stretches of the match evolved into a fascinating display of attacking desperation versus defensive resilience. A combined 27 shots turned the closing minutes into a true spectacle. In the heart of the midfield, Angelo Stiller orchestrated the offensive push with remarkable vision and two critical key passes, entirely dictating the tempo. Meanwhile, Romano Schmid put in a heroic shift for Bremen, constantly working to relieve the relentless pressure and secure vital clearances. The Stakes were unmistakably evident at the final whistle. The hard-fought draw leaves Stuttgart solidly in fifth place but slightly off the ultimate Champions League pace, while Bremen happily escapes with a gritty, crucial point to solidify their mid-table security as the regular season draws to a dramatic close.
Key Questions
What does this mean for VfB Stuttgart's season?
Remaining in fifth place, Stuttgart solidifies their grip on UEFA Europa League qualification but misses a crucial opportunity to close the gap on the league leaders.
How did substitute Angelo Stiller change the game?
He masterfully orchestrated the midfield tempo. Providing two key passes and immense composure, Stiller sustained the relentless attacking pressure needed to break down Bremen's defense.
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's European Push Collides With Bremen's Survival Bid
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 58/100. A compelling mismatch at the MHPArena where soaring European ambitions face off against the desperate scramble to avoid the drop.
The Setup
On April 26, 2026, VfB Stuttgart welcome Werder Bremen with top-four status firmly on the line. The hosts are flying high in fourth place, boasting an impressive Form rating that signals their intent to secure Champions League football. Conversely, the visitors languish in 14th, nervously looking over their shoulders at the relegation zone. This disparity in the standings reflects a skewed competitive Balance, painting the home side as heavy favourites. Yet, the Stakes are undeniably high for both camps. With a roster stacked with reliable Stars, Stuttgart will look to dismantle a Bremen side that is running out of time to secure safety.
Key Battle
The tactical tug-of-war on the flanks will be vital. Maximilian Mittelstädt provides relentless width and service for the home side, meaning Bremen's Mick Schmetgens must anchor his defensive zone flawlessly. If Schmetgens loses his positional discipline, Stuttgart's attacking floodgates will inevitably open.
Our Prediction
Expect a commanding 3-1 victory for Stuttgart. They will dominate possession and pin Bremen back, methodically breaking down their stubborn but fragile defensive shape to claim all three points.