Match report

VfB Stuttgart Defeats Eintracht Frankfurt 3-2 in Thrilling Bundesliga Clash

VfB Stuttgart
VfB Stuttgart
3–2
FT
Eintracht Frankfurt
Eintracht Frankfurt
Jan 13, 2026

VfB Stuttgart staged a remarkable comeback against Eintracht Frankfurt, overcoming an early deficit to secure a thrilling 3-2 victory in the Bundesliga. The game saw goals from Ermedin Demirović and Nartey for VfB Stuttgart, while Eintracht Frankfurt relied on Kristensen and Amaimouni's efforts. This result significantly boosts VfB Stuttgart’s standings in the league.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: VfB Stuttgart 3-2 Eintracht Frankfurt
  • • Goals for VfB Stuttgart: Ermedin Demirović (27'), D. Undav (35'), N. Nartey (87')
  • • Eintracht Frankfurt goals: R. Kristensen (5'), A. Amaimouni (80')
  • • Yellow cards: Jeff Chabot for VfB Stuttgart, Arthur Theate for Eintracht Frankfurt

Lineups

VfB Stuttgart

Formation: 4-2-2-2

Starting XI

  • 33 A. Nubel (G)
  • 4 J. Vagnoman (D)
  • 3 R. Hendriks (D)
  • 24 J. Chabot (D)
  • 7 M. Mittelstadt (D)
  • 16 A. Karazor (M)
  • 6 A. Stiller (M)
  • 18 J. Leweling (M)
  • 10 C. Fuhrich (M)
  • 26 D. Undav (F)
  • 9 E. Demirovic (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 F. Bredlow
  • 29 F. Jeltsch
  • 22 L. Assignon
  • 20 L. Stergiou
  • 15 P. Stenzel
  • 30 C. Andres
  • 28 N. Nartey
  • 27 B. Bouanani
  • 25 Jeremy Arevalo

Eintracht Frankfurt

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 40 Kaua Santos (G)
  • 13 R. Kristensen (D)
  • 4 R. Koch (D)
  • 5 A. Amenda (D)
  • 3 A. Theate (D)
  • 20 R. Doan (M)
  • 15 E. Skhiri (M)
  • 6 O. Hojlund (M)
  • 7 A. Knauff (M)
  • 25 A. Kalimuendo (F)
  • 11 Y. Ebnoutalib (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 M. Zetterer
  • 24 Buta
  • 26 K. Kosugi
  • 34 N. Collins
  • 41 F. Doumbia
  • 18 M. Dahoud
  • 27 M. Gotze
  • 19 J. Bahoya
  • 29 A. Amaimouni

Timeline

  1. Eintracht Frankfurt
    5' Eintracht Frankfurt Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Kristensen · Assist: R. Doan
  2. Eintracht Frankfurt
    9' Eintracht Frankfurt Card · Yellow Card
    A. Kalimuendo

    Foul

  3. Eintracht Frankfurt
    20' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Y. Ebnoutalib · On: J. Bahoya
  4. VfB Stuttgart
    27' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Normal Goal
    Ermedin Demirović
  5. VfB Stuttgart
    35' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Undav · Assist: J. Vagnoman
  6. VfB Stuttgart
    56' VfB Stuttgart Card · Yellow Card
    Jeff Chabot

    Foul

  7. VfB Stuttgart
    59' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Ermedin Demirović · On: N. Nartey
  8. Eintracht Frankfurt
    66' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Hojlund · On: M. Dahoud
  9. Eintracht Frankfurt
    67' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Knauff · On: M. Gotze
  10. VfB Stuttgart
    74' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jeff Chabot · On: F. Jeltsch
  11. VfB Stuttgart
    75' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Fuhrich · On: B. Bouanani
  12. Eintracht Frankfurt
    77' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Skhiri · On: Nnamdi Collins
  13. Eintracht Frankfurt
    77' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Doan · On: A. Amaimouni
  14. Eintracht Frankfurt
    80' Eintracht Frankfurt Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Amaimouni · Assist: M. Dahoud
  15. VfB Stuttgart
    87' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Nartey · Assist: J. Vagnoman
  16. VfB Stuttgart
    90'+3 VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Leweling · On: Lorenz Assignon
  17. VfB Stuttgart
    90'+3 VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Maximilian Mittelstädt · On: L. Stergiou
  18. Eintracht Frankfurt
    90'+6 Eintracht Frankfurt Card · Yellow Card
    Arthur Theate

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat VfB Stuttgart Eintracht Frankfurt
Fouls 8 15
Pass Accuracy 82% 75%
Offsides 6 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 20 12
Corners 10 2
Total Passes 479 348
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 5 3
Shots on Target 11 5
xG 2.31 0.98
Shots off Target 4 4
Possession 58% 42%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 395 262
Shots Inside Box 15 8
Saves 3 8
Shots Outside Box 5 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Eintracht Frankfurt took an early lead with R. Kristensen scoring in the 5th minute.
  • ▸ VfB Stuttgart turned the match around with quick goals from Ermedin Demirović and D. Undav, leveling the score by the 35th minute.
  • ▸ Amaimouni's goal for Eintracht Frankfurt in the 80th minute rekindled their hopes, but Nartey sealed VfB Stuttgart’s victory with a late strike.