Match report

VfB Stuttgart Defeats FSV Mainz 05 2–1 in Bundesliga Clash

VfB Stuttgart

2–1

FSV Mainz 05

Oct 26, 2025

VfB Stuttgart

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Oct 26, 2025 · FT

FSV Mainz 05

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VfB Stuttgart secured a hard-fought victory against FSV Mainz 05 in the Bundesliga, edging out their opponents with a 2–1 scoreline. The match saw early drama as Mainz's Nadiem Amiri opened the scoring from the penalty spot after Stefan Bell was fouled. However, Stuttgart responded swiftly just before halftime through C. Fuhrich's equalizer. In the second half, D. Undav sealed victory for VfB Stuttgart with a well-taken goal, ensuring they held off Mainz's late surge.

Key Facts

• FSV Mainz 05 took an early lead through Nadiem Amiri’s penalty (41')
• C. Fuhrich equalized for VfB Stuttgart just before halftime (HT+1')
• D. Undav scored the winning goal for VfB Stuttgart at minute 79'
• Stuttgart made several key substitutions, including D. Zagadou and B. El Khannouss
• Mainz had multiple yellow cards, notably to Nadiem Amiri late in stoppage time

Lineups

VfB Stuttgart

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

33 A. Nubel (G)
29 F. Jeltsch (D)
23 D. Zagadou (D)
2 A. Al Dakhil (D)
15 P. Stenzel (M)
30 C. Andres (M)
28 N. Nartey (M)
4 J. Vagnoman (M)
18 J. Leweling (F)
10 C. Fuhrich (F)
26 D. Undav (F)

Substitutes

1 F. Bredlow
3 R. Hendriks
6 A. Stiller
8 T. Tomas
11 B. El Khannouss
16 A. Karazor
22 L. Assignon
24 J. Chabot
27 B. Bouanani

FSV Mainz 05

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

27 R. Zentner (G)
21 D. da Costa (D)
16 S. Bell (D)
31 D. Kohr (D)
2 P. Mwene (M)
10 N. Amiri (M)
6 K. Sano (M)
30 S. Widmer (M)
8 P. Nebel (F)
7 Lee Jae-Sung (F)
17 B. Hollerbach (F)

Substitutes

1 L. Riess
9 A. Nordin
11 A. Sieb
15 L. Maloney
22 N. Veratschnig
24 S. Kawasaki
25 A. Hanche-Olsen
37 B. Bobzien
44 N. Weiper

Timeline

40' FSV Mainz 05 Var · Penalty confirmed

Stefan Bell
41' FSV Mainz 05 Goal · Penalty

Nadiem Amiri
45'+1 VfB Stuttgart Card · Yellow Card

Pascal Stenzel

Foul
45' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Normal Goal

C. Fuhrich · Assist: J. Vagnoman
59' FSV Mainz 05 Card · Yellow Card

P. Mwene

Foul
62' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 1

Off: N. Nartey · On: A. Stiller
62' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 2

Off: Pascal Stenzel · On: Lorenz Assignon
63' FSV Mainz 05 Card · Yellow Card

Dominik Kohr

Foul
65' VfB Stuttgart Card · Yellow Card

F. Jeltsch

Time wasting
67' FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 1

Off: B. Hollerbach · On: A. Sieb
67' FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 2

Off: Dominik Kohr · On: A. Hanche-Olsen
72' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 3

Off: J. Leweling · On: T. Tomas
72' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 4

Off: C. Fuhrich · On: B. El Khannouss
75' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 5

Off: D. Zagadou · On: Jeff Chabot
77' VfB Stuttgart Card · Yellow Card

Lorenz Assignon

Foul
79' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Normal Goal

D. Undav · Assist: A. Nubel
81' FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 3

Off: S. Widmer · On: N. Veratschnig
87' FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 4

Off: Lee Jae-Sung · On: A. Nordin
87' FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 5

Off: Stefan Bell · On: N. Weiper
90'+8 FSV Mainz 05 Card · Yellow Card

Nadiem Amiri

Argument

Match Stats

Stat	VfB Stuttgart	FSV Mainz 05
Fouls	11	12
Pass Accuracy	81%	70%
Offsides	5	5
Red Cards	—	—
Total Shots	19	13
Corners	7	5
Total Passes	479	326
Yellow Cards	4	3
Blocked Shots	5	4
Shots on Target	8	2
xG	1.94	1.45
Shots off Target	6	7
Possession	59%	41%
Goals Prevented	0	0
Accurate Passes	390	229
Shots Inside Box	12	11
Saves	1	6
Shots Outside Box	7	2

Key Match Notes

▸ Stuttgart's quick equalizer just before halftime (HT+1') provided a crucial momentum shift after conceding an early lead
▸ D. Undav’s goal at 79' was pivotal, giving VfB Stuttgart the lead and control of the match
▸ Substitutions by both teams played significant roles in altering game dynamics; notably, D. Zagadou's introduction for Stuttgart