Match report

VfB Stuttgart Defeats Arminia Bielefeld 4-2 in DFB Pokal

Arminia Bielefeld
Arminia Bielefeld
2–4
FT
VfB Stuttgart
VfB Stuttgart
May 24, 2025

VfB Stuttgart marched forward in the DFB Pokal after defeating Arminia Bielefeld by a score of 4-2. The match saw an early surge from VfB Stuttgart, with goals from N. Woltemade and E. Millot putting them ahead within the first quarter of the game. Despite conceding two late goals, including one own goal, Stuttgart maintained their composure to secure the victory.

Key Facts

  • • N. Woltemade scored VfB Stuttgart's first goal in the 15th minute with an assist from A. Stiller.
  • • E. Millot netted twice, including a second-half effort that sealed the victory for Stuttgart.
  • • Arminia Bielefeld responded late with goals from J. Kania and an own-goal by J. Vagnoman.
  • • VfB Stuttgart had early control, leading 3-0 before Arminia Bielefeld managed to find the back of the net.

Lineups

Arminia Bielefeld

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Kersken (G)
  • 2 F. Hagmann (D)
  • 23 L. Schneider (D)
  • 19 M. Großer (D)
  • 4 L. Oppie (D)
  • 21 S. Russo (M)
  • 37 N. Sarenren Bazee (M)
  • 8 S. Schreck (M)
  • 6 M. Corboz (M)
  • 38 M. Wörl (M)
  • 11 J. Grodowski (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 C. Lannert
  • 30 I. Young
  • 3 J. Felix
  • 7 J. Kania
  • 13 L. Kunze
  • 22 M. Schröers
  • 18 L. Oppermann
  • 17 M. Biankadi
  • 10 N. Boujellab

VfB Stuttgart

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 33 A. Nübel (G)
  • 4 J. Vagnoman (D)
  • 14 L. Jaquez (D)
  • 24 J. Chabot (D)
  • 7 M. Mittelstädt (D)
  • 8 E. Millot (M)
  • 16 A. Karazor (M)
  • 6 A. Stiller (M)
  • 27 C. Führich (M)
  • 26 D. Undav (F)
  • 11 N. Woltemade (F)

Substitutes

  • 3 R. Hendriks
  • 9 E. Demirović
  • 29 F. Jeltsch
  • 28 N. Nartey
  • 15 P. Stenzel
  • 25 J. Bruun Larsen
  • 1 F. Bredlow
  • 5 Y. Keitel
  • 18 J. Leweling

Timeline

  1. VfB Stuttgart
    15' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Woltemade · Assist: A. Stiller
  2. VfB Stuttgart
    22' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Millot · Assist: D. Undav
  3. Arminia Bielefeld
    25' Arminia Bielefeld Card · Yellow Card
    N. Sarenren Bazee

    Foul

  4. VfB Stuttgart
    27' VfB Stuttgart Card · Yellow Card
    J. Vagnoman

    Foul

  5. VfB Stuttgart
    28' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Undav · Assist: A. Stiller
  6. Arminia Bielefeld
    46' Arminia Bielefeld subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Hagmann · On: Christopher Lannert
  7. Arminia Bielefeld
    46' Arminia Bielefeld subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Schreck · On: I. Young
  8. Arminia Bielefeld
    53' Arminia Bielefeld Card · Yellow Card
    L. Schneider

    Foul

  9. Arminia Bielefeld
    59' Arminia Bielefeld subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Sarenren Bazee · On: Joel Felix
  10. VfB Stuttgart
    66' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Millot
  11. VfB Stuttgart
    67' VfB Stuttgart Card · Yellow Card
    E. Millot
  12. VfB Stuttgart
    69' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Fuhrich · On: R. Hendriks
  13. VfB Stuttgart
    69' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Millot · On: Ermedin Demirović
  14. VfB Stuttgart
    76' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Jeff Chabot · On: F. Jeltsch
  15. Arminia Bielefeld
    80' Arminia Bielefeld subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Grodowski · On: J. Kania
  16. Arminia Bielefeld
    82' Arminia Bielefeld Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Kania · Assist: Christopher Lannert
  17. Arminia Bielefeld
    83' Arminia Bielefeld subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Worl · On: L. Kunze
  18. Arminia Bielefeld
    85' Arminia Bielefeld Goal · Own Goal
    J. Vagnoman
  19. VfB Stuttgart
    87' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Stiller · On: N. Nartey
  20. Arminia Bielefeld
    90' Arminia Bielefeld Card · Yellow Card
    Joel Felix

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Arminia Bielefeld VfB Stuttgart
Fouls 11 11
Pass Accuracy 82% 78%
Offsides 1 6
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 14
Corners 4 6
Total Passes 463 328
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 5 2
Shots on Target 3 7
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 5
Possession 59% 41%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 380 257
Shots Inside Box 8 13
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 5 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goals by Woltemade and Millot set the tone for VfB Stuttgart's dominance in the first half.
  • ▸ Arminia Bielefeld's late goal surge, including a fortunate own-goal, provided a thrilling finish but was not enough to overcome the early deficit.