Match report

Stuttgart Stuns Wolfsburg with a 3-0 Triumph in Bundesliga Clash

VfL Wolfsburg
VfL Wolfsburg
0–3
FT
VfB Stuttgart
VfB Stuttgart
Oct 18, 2025

In a surprising turn of events, VfB Stuttgart stunned VfL Wolfsburg with a convincing 3-0 victory at Volkswagen Arena. The match saw goals from T. Tomas, Maximilian Mittelstädt, and A. Stiller, which proved decisive as the visitors secured their position in the Bundesliga standings.

Key Facts

  • • VfB Stuttgart triumphed over VfL Wolfsburg with a 3-0 final score.
  • • Tomas scored the first goal at minute 35, assisted by Stiller.
  • • Maximilian Mittelstädt added to Stuttgart's lead with another goal in the 55th minute.
  • • A. Stiller secured the win for Stuttgart with the third and final goal at minute 80.

Lineups

VfL Wolfsburg

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Grabara (G)
  • 2 K. Fischer (D)
  • 15 M. Jenz (D)
  • 4 K. Koulierakis (D)
  • 25 A. Zehnter (D)
  • 5 Vini Souza (M)
  • 32 M. Svanberg (M)
  • 11 A. Daghim (M)
  • 24 C. Eriksen (M)
  • 21 J. Maehle (M)
  • 23 J. Wind (F)

Substitutes

  • 29 M. Muller
  • 26 S. Kumbedi
  • 14 J. Seelt
  • 27 M. Arnold
  • 10 L. Majer
  • 8 B. Dardai
  • 7 A. Skov Olsen
  • 17 D. Pejcinovic
  • 9 M. Amoura

VfB Stuttgart

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 33 A. Nubel (G)
  • 14 L. Jaquez (D)
  • 24 J. Chabot (D)
  • 3 R. Hendriks (D)
  • 22 L. Assignon (M)
  • 30 C. Andres (M)
  • 6 A. Stiller (M)
  • 7 M. Mittelstadt (M)
  • 8 T. Tomas (F)
  • 28 N. Nartey (F)
  • 11 B. El Khannouss (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 F. Bredlow
  • 2 A. Al Dakhil
  • 4 J. Vagnoman
  • 29 F. Jeltsch
  • 10 C. Fuhrich
  • 16 A. Karazor
  • 26 D. Undav
  • 27 B. Bouanani
  • 45 L. Jovanovic

Timeline

  1. VfB Stuttgart
    6' VfB Stuttgart Card · Yellow Card
    Maximilian Mittelstädt

    Foul

  2. VfL Wolfsburg
    20' VfL Wolfsburg Card · Yellow Card
    Moritz Jenz

    Foul

  3. VfB Stuttgart
    35' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Tomas · Assist: A. Stiller
  4. VfB Stuttgart
    55' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Normal Goal
    Maximilian Mittelstädt
  5. VfB Stuttgart
    67' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Nartey · On: D. Undav
  6. VfL Wolfsburg
    67' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Maehle · On: A. Skov Olsen
  7. VfL Wolfsburg
    69' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Svanberg · On: L. Majer
  8. VfL Wolfsburg
    77' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Eriksen · On: M. Amoura
  9. VfB Stuttgart
    78' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Maximilian Mittelstädt · On: J. Vagnoman
  10. VfB Stuttgart
    78' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Tomas · On: B. Bouanani
  11. VfB Stuttgart
    80' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Stiller · Assist: B. El Khannouss
  12. VfB Stuttgart
    86' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. El Khannouss · On: C. Fuhrich
  13. VfB Stuttgart
    86' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Stiller · On: A. Karazor

Match Stats

Stat VfL Wolfsburg VfB Stuttgart
Fouls 12 8
Pass Accuracy 76% 84%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 15
Corners 3 8
Total Passes 412 598
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 5 3
Shots on Target 3 7
xG 0.32 1.90
Shots off Target 3 5
Possession 41% 59%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 315 502
Shots Inside Box 7 11
Saves 4 3
Shots Outside Box 4 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Stuttgart took an early lead as Tomas scored after a precise pass from Stiller, setting the tone of the match.
  • ▸ The second goal by Maximilian Mittelstädt in the second half solidified Stuttgart's dominance and dampened Wolfsburg’s morale.