Match report

Stuttgart Defeats Heidenheim 1-0 in Bundesliga Clash

VfB Stuttgart
VfB Stuttgart
1–0
FT
1. FC Heidenheim
1. FC Heidenheim
Oct 5, 2025

In an intense clash of the Bundesliga, VfB Stuttgart narrowly defeated 1. FC Heidenheim with a solitary goal from B. El Khannouss at the 65th minute. Despite heavy pressure and multiple substitutions on both sides, Stuttgart managed to hold their ground and secure all three points.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: VfB Stuttgart 1–0 1. FC Heidenheim.
  • • Goal scorer: B. El Khannouss (65th minute) with an assist from Maximilian Mittelstädt.
  • • Yellow cards: B. El Khannouss for Stuttgart, L. Kerber for Heidenheim.
  • • Substitutions: VfB Stuttgart made several key substitutions including L. Jaquez and A. Karazor to maintain their lead.

Lineups

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)
  • 30 C. Andres (M)
  • 27 B. Bouanani (M)
  • 11 B. El Khannouss (M)
  • 18 J. Leweling (M)
  • 9 E. Demirovic (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 F. Bredlow
  • 15 P. Stenzel
  • 4 J. Vagnoman
  • 3 R. Hendriks
  • 2 A. Al Dakhil
  • 28 N. Nartey
  • 10 C. Fuhrich
  • 6 A. Stiller
  • 8 T. Tomas

1. FC Heidenheim

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 41 D. Ramaj (G)
  • 23 O. H. Traore (D)
  • 6 P. Mainka (D)
  • 4 T. Siersleben (D)
  • 19 J. Fohrenbach (D)
  • 16 J. Niehues (M)
  • 20 L. Kerber (M)
  • 3 J. Schoppner (M)
  • 30 N. Dorsch (M)
  • 22 A. Ibrahimovic (M)
  • 29 M. Kaufmann (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 K. Muller
  • 2 M. Busch
  • 5 B. Gimber
  • 27 T. Keller
  • 28 A. Kolle
  • 33 N. Rothweiler
  • 9 S. Schimmer
  • 37 T. Weigel
  • 38 Y. Wagner

Timeline

  1. VfB Stuttgart
    55' VfB Stuttgart Card · Yellow Card
    B. El Khannouss

    Foul

  2. VfB Stuttgart
    56' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Jaquez · On: A. Al Dakhil
  3. VfB Stuttgart
    57' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Karazor · On: A. Stiller
  4. VfB Stuttgart
    57' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Bouanani · On: T. Tomas
  5. 1. FC Heidenheim
    64' 1. FC Heidenheim Card · Yellow Card
    L. Kerber

    Foul

  6. VfB Stuttgart
    65' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Normal Goal
    B. El Khannouss · Assist: Maximilian Mittelstädt
  7. 1. FC Heidenheim
    75' 1. FC Heidenheim subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Dorsch · On: S. Schimmer
  8. 1. FC Heidenheim
    80' 1. FC Heidenheim subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Kerber · On: Marnon Busch
  9. 1. FC Heidenheim
    80' 1. FC Heidenheim subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Niehues · On: Y. Wagner
  10. 1. FC Heidenheim
    89' 1. FC Heidenheim subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Ibrahimovic · On: A. Kolle
  11. 1. FC Heidenheim
    89' 1. FC Heidenheim subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Kaufmann · On: T. Weigel
  12. VfB Stuttgart
    90' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Leweling · On: R. Hendriks
  13. VfB Stuttgart
    90' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 5
    Off: B. El Khannouss · On: N. Nartey

Match Stats

Stat VfB Stuttgart 1. FC Heidenheim
Fouls 11 12
Pass Accuracy 86% 71%
Offsides 2 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 5
Corners 1 1
Total Passes 620 351
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 5 1
Shots on Target 6 1
xG 0.99 0.38
Shots off Target 7 3
Possession 64% 36%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 534 248
Shots Inside Box 7 4
Saves 1 5
Shots Outside Box 11 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match turned in favor of VfB Stuttgart when B. El Khannouss scored the only goal of the game at 65 minutes, giving them a crucial advantage.
  • ▸ Stuttgart's quick substitutions right after conceding a yellow card to El Khannouss helped them maintain their defensive structure and ultimately secure the win.