Match report
VfB Stuttgart Secures Victory Over FSV Mainz 05 In DFB Pokal Clash
FSV Mainz 05
0–2
FT
VfB Stuttgart
Oct 29, 2025
VfB Stuttgart stunned FSV Mainz 05 in the DFB Pokal, securing a crucial victory with two well-timed goals by L. Jaquez and A. Karazor. The match saw early yellow cards for Mainz players which may have influenced their performance. Despite multiple substitutions, Mainz couldn't find the back of the net.
Key Facts
- • VfB Stuttgart won 2-0 against FSV Mainz 05 in the DFB Pokal.
- • L. Jaquez scored the first goal for VfB Stuttgart at minute 6, assisted by B. El Khannouss.
- • A. Karazor sealed the win with a second goal at minute 73, assisted by D. Undav.
- • FSV Mainz 05 saw three yellow cards (A. Hanche-Olsen, Dominik Kohr, and Robin Zentner).
- • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams to adjust tactics.
Lineups
FSV Mainz 05
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 27 R. Zentner (G)
- 25 A. Hanche-Olsen (D)
- 15 L. Maloney (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)
- 11 A. Sieb (F)
Substitutes
- 1 L. Riess
- 9 A. Nordin
- 14 W. Boving
- 17 B. Hollerbach
- 22 N. Veratschnig
- 24 S. Kawasaki
- 37 B. Bobzien
- 44 N. Weiper
- 48 K. Potulski
VfB Stuttgart
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 F. Bredlow (G)
- 14 L. Jaquez (D)
- 24 J. Chabot (D)
- 3 R. Hendriks (D)
- 22 L. Assignon (M)
- 16 A. Karazor (M)
- 6 A. Stiller (M)
- 7 M. Mittelstadt (M)
- 27 B. Bouanani (F)
- 11 B. El Khannouss (F)
- 26 D. Undav (F)
Substitutes
- 33 A. Nubel
- 2 A. Al Dakhil
- 4 J. Vagnoman
- 10 C. Fuhrich
- 18 J. Leweling
- 8 T. Tomas
- 28 N. Nartey
- 29 F. Jeltsch
- 30 C. Andres
Timeline
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1' FSV Mainz 05 Card · Yellow CardA. Hanche-Olsen
Foul
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6' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Normal GoalL. Jaquez · Assist: B. El Khannouss
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38' FSV Mainz 05 Card · Yellow CardDominik Kohr
Foul
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60' FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 1Off: Lee Jae-Sung · On: B. Hollerbach
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60' FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Sieb · On: N. Weiper
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61' VfB Stuttgart Card · Yellow CardD. Undav
Argument
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67' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 1Off: Maximilian Mittelstädt · On: J. Vagnoman
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67' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 2Off: B. Bouanani · On: C. Fuhrich
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69' FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 3Off: P. Mwene · On: A. Nordin
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69' FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 4Off: S. Widmer · On: N. Veratschnig
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73' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Normal GoalA. Karazor · Assist: D. Undav
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74' FSV Mainz 05 Card · Yellow CardRobin Zentner
Argument
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75' FSV Mainz 05 Card · Yellow CardN. Veratschnig
Foul
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82' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Undav · On: J. Leweling
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82' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 4Off: B. El Khannouss · On: N. Nartey
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83' VfB Stuttgart Card · Yellow CardLorenz Assignon
Time wasting
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85' FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 5Off: L. Maloney · On: W. Boving
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86' VfB Stuttgart Card · Yellow CardC. Fuhrich
Argument
Match Stats
| Stat | FSV Mainz 05 | VfB Stuttgart |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 14 | 10 |
| Pass Accuracy | 75% | 73% |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 10 | 17 |
| Corners | 2 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 427 | 394 |
| Yellow Cards | 5 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 7 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 6 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 4 |
| Possession | 53% | 47% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 321 | 287 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 12 |
| Saves | 4 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early goal scored by L. Jaquez at minute 6 gave VfB Stuttgart a strong start and confidence boost.
- ▸ A. Karazor's second goal in the second half further solidified VfB Stuttgart’s lead, effectively ending FSV Mainz 05’s hopes of a comeback.