Match report

FSV Mainz 05 2-2 VfB Stuttgart: A Thrilling Draw in Bundesliga

FSV Mainz 05
FSV Mainz 05
2–2
FT
VfB Stuttgart
VfB Stuttgart
Mar 7, 2026

In a thrilling encounter at the Stadion am Bruchweg, FSV Mainz 05 held off a late charge by VfB Stuttgart to secure a 2-2 draw in the Bundesliga. Lee Jae-Sung opened the scoring for Mainz before Ermedin Demirović and D. Undav put Stuttgart ahead. However, Danny da Costa’s late equalizer ensured the points were shared in this entertaining clash.

Key Facts

  • • Lee Jae-Sung scored the opening goal for FSV Mainz 05 in the 39th minute, assisted by Danny da Costa.
  • • Ermedin Demirović equalized for VfB Stuttgart in the 76th minute, assisted by D. Undav.
  • • D. Undav then put Stuttgart ahead in the 77th minute, assisted by T. Tomas.
  • • Danny da Costa scored the equalizer for FSV Mainz 05 in the 90th minute.

Lineups

FSV Mainz 05

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 33 D. Batz (G)
  • 21 D. da Costa (D)
  • 4 S. Posch (D)
  • 31 D. Kohr (D)
  • 30 S. Widmer (M)
  • 8 P. Nebel (M)
  • 6 K. Sano (M)
  • 7 Lee Jae-Sung (M)
  • 2 P. Mwene (M)
  • 20 P. Tietz (F)
  • 23 S. Becker (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 L. Riess
  • 15 L. Maloney
  • 26 Silas
  • 11 A. Sieb
  • 14 W. Boving
  • 24 S. Kawasaki
  • 22 N. Veratschnig
  • 44 N. Weiper
  • 48 K. Potulski

VfB Stuttgart

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 33 A. Nubel (G)
  • 22 L. Assignon (D)
  • 14 L. Jaquez (D)
  • 24 J. Chabot (D)
  • 7 M. Mittelstadt (D)
  • 16 A. Karazor (M)
  • 6 A. Stiller (M)
  • 18 J. Leweling (M)
  • 26 D. Undav (M)
  • 10 C. Fuhrich (M)
  • 9 E. Demirovic (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 F. Bredlow
  • 28 N. Nartey
  • 3 R. Hendriks
  • 2 A. Al Dakhil
  • 27 B. Bouanani
  • 30 C. Andres
  • 8 T. Tomas
  • 29 F. Jeltsch
  • 25 Jeremy Arevalo

Timeline

  1. FSV Mainz 05
    39' FSV Mainz 05 Goal · Normal Goal
    Lee Jae-Sung · Assist: Danny da Costa
  2. VfB Stuttgart
    65' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Lorenz Assignon · On: N. Nartey
  3. FSV Mainz 05
    74' FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Becker · On: Silas
  4. VfB Stuttgart
    75' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Fuhrich · On: T. Tomas
  5. VfB Stuttgart
    75' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Jaquez · On: F. Jeltsch
  6. VfB Stuttgart
    76' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Normal Goal
    Ermedin Demirović · Assist: D. Undav
  7. VfB Stuttgart
    77' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Undav · Assist: T. Tomas
  8. VfB Stuttgart
    82' VfB Stuttgart Card · Yellow Card
    T. Tomas

    Foul

  9. VfB Stuttgart
    84' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Maximilian Mittelstädt · On: R. Hendriks
  10. VfB Stuttgart
    84' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Undav · On: Jeremy Arevalo
  11. FSV Mainz 05
    85' FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Widmer · On: N. Weiper
  12. FSV Mainz 05
    90'+2 FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Lee Jae-Sung · On: A. Sieb
  13. FSV Mainz 05
    90'+2 FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Paul Nebel · On: W. Boving
  14. FSV Mainz 05
    90'+2 FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Danny da Costa · On: N. Veratschnig
  15. VfB Stuttgart
    90'+5 VfB Stuttgart Card · Yellow Card
    Jeff Chabot

    Foul

  16. FSV Mainz 05
    90' FSV Mainz 05 Goal · Normal Goal
    Danny da Costa

Match Stats

Stat FSV Mainz 05 VfB Stuttgart
Fouls 7 12
Pass Accuracy 72% 85%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 11
Corners 5 6
Total Passes 318 537
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 4 3
Shots on Target 6 4
xG 2.73 0.98
Shots off Target 8 4
Possession 38% 62%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 228 454
Shots Inside Box 14 8
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 4 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match turned in favor of VfB Stuttgart with two quick goals by Ermedin Demirović and D. Undav in the 76th and 77th minutes, respectively, giving them a 2-1 lead.
  • ▸ Danny da Costa's late equalizer in the 90th minute secured a crucial point for FSV Mainz 05, maintaining the momentum and ending the match in a 2-2 draw.