Match report

VfB Stuttgart Defeats SC Freiburg 1-0 in Bundesliga Clash

VfB Stuttgart
VfB Stuttgart
1–0
FT
SC Freiburg
SC Freiburg
Feb 1, 2026

VfB Stuttgart held off a resilient challenge from SC Freiburg to secure a crucial 1-0 win, thanks to Ermedin Demirović's late goal. The victory lifts VfB Stuttgart in the Bundesliga standings and marks a tough day for Freiburg.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: VfB Stuttgart 1-0 SC Freiburg
  • • Goal: Ermedin Demirović (89') for VfB Stuttgart
  • • Yellow Cards: A. Karazor and Ermedin Demirović (VfB Stuttgart), J. Beste (SC Freiburg)
  • • Substitutions: Several key substitutions were made by both teams, including Nartey and Hendriks coming in for VfB Stuttgart

Lineups

VfB Stuttgart

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 33 A. Nubel (G)
  • 4 J. Vagnoman (D)
  • 29 F. Jeltsch (D)
  • 24 J. Chabot (D)
  • 3 R. Hendriks (D)
  • 16 A. Karazor (M)
  • 6 A. Stiller (M)
  • 11 B. El Khannouss (M)
  • 28 N. Nartey (M)
  • 18 J. Leweling (M)
  • 26 D. Undav (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 S. Drljaca
  • 22 L. Assignon
  • 14 L. Jaquez
  • 7 M. Mittelstadt
  • 2 A. Al Dakhil
  • 30 C. Andres
  • 10 C. Fuhrich
  • 27 B. Bouanani
  • 9 E. Demirovic

SC Freiburg

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 N. Atubolu (G)
  • 29 P. Treu (D)
  • 28 M. Ginter (D)
  • 37 M. Rosenfelder (D)
  • 33 J. Makengo (D)
  • 8 M. Eggestein (M)
  • 44 J. Manzambi (M)
  • 19 J. Beste (M)
  • 14 Y. Suzuki (M)
  • 7 D. Scherhant (M)
  • 31 I. Matanovic (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 F. Muller
  • 5 A. Jung
  • 30 C. Gunter
  • 43 B. Ogbus
  • 6 P. Osterhage
  • 27 N. Hofler
  • 32 V. Grifo
  • 9 L. Holer
  • 22 C. Irie

Timeline

  1. VfB Stuttgart
    52' VfB Stuttgart Card · Yellow Card
    A. Karazor

    Foul

  2. SC Freiburg
    53' SC Freiburg Card · Yellow Card
    J. Beste

    Foul

  3. VfB Stuttgart
    59' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Hendriks · On: Maximilian Mittelstädt
  4. VfB Stuttgart
    59' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Nartey · On: C. Fuhrich
  5. SC Freiburg
    68' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Manzambi · On: P. Osterhage
  6. SC Freiburg
    68' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Beste · On: C. Irie
  7. SC Freiburg
    76' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Scherhant · On: V. Grifo
  8. SC Freiburg
    76' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Y. Suzuki · On: L. Holer
  9. VfB Stuttgart
    77' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Karazor · On: C. Andres
  10. VfB Stuttgart
    77' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. El Khannouss · On: Ermedin Demirović
  11. SC Freiburg
    78' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 5
    Off: P. Treu · On: B. Ogbus
  12. VfB Stuttgart
    89' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Normal Goal
    Ermedin Demirović · Assist: D. Undav
  13. VfB Stuttgart
    90'+3 VfB Stuttgart Card · Yellow Card
    Ermedin Demirović

    Argument

  14. VfB Stuttgart
    90'+3 VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Undav · On: L. Jaquez

Match Stats

Stat VfB Stuttgart SC Freiburg
Fouls 14 14
Pass Accuracy 85% 67%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 11
Corners 6 2
Total Passes 512 229
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 2 3
Shots on Target 7 2
xG 1.79 0.70
Shots off Target 9 6
Possession 69% 31%
Goals Prevented 1 1
Accurate Passes 433 154
Shots Inside Box 13 6
Saves 2 5
Shots Outside Box 5 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The introduction of R. Hendriks and N. Nartey at the 59th minute provided a much-needed boost to VfB Stuttgart's attack.
  • ▸ Ermedin Demirović scored in the 89th minute, giving VfB Stuttgart the lead and ultimately sealing their victory.