Match report

VfB Stuttgart Defeats Holstein Kiel 3-0 in DFB Pokal

Holstein Kiel
Holstein Kiel
0–3
FT
VfB Stuttgart
VfB Stuttgart
Feb 4, 2026

VfB Stuttgart continued their impressive form by defeating Holstein Kiel 3-0 in the DFB Pokal, showcasing strong offensive play and solid defense. The goals from Dario Undav, Christian Fuhrich, and Andreas Karazor proved decisive as VfB Stuttgart maintained control throughout the match.

Key Facts

  • • VfB Stuttgart secured a 3-0 victory over Holstein Kiel in the DFB Pokal.
  • • Dario Undav scored the first goal for VfB Stuttgart at minute 56.
  • • Christian Fuhrich and Andreas Karazor added crucial goals, with the latter coming just as regular time ended.
  • • Holstein Kiel struggled to create scoring opportunities despite making multiple substitutions.

Lineups

Holstein Kiel

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Weiner (G)
  • 13 I. Nekic (D)
  • 26 D. Zec (D)
  • 6 M. Ivezic (D)
  • 47 J. Tolkin (D)
  • 8 U. Tohumcu (M)
  • 28 J. Meffert (M)
  • 15 K. Davidsen (M)
  • 16 A. Kelati (M)
  • 20 A. Kapralik (F)
  • 19 P. Harres (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 J. Krumrey
  • 2 F. Roslyng
  • 10 J. Therkelsen
  • 18 A. Jakupovic
  • 22 S. Schwab
  • 23 L. Rosenboom
  • 25 M. Muller
  • 29 N. Niehoff
  • 40 L. Parduzi

VfB Stuttgart

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 33 A. Nubel (G)
  • 4 J. Vagnoman (D)
  • 3 R. Hendriks (D)
  • 24 J. Chabot (D)
  • 7 M. Mittelstadt (D)
  • 16 A. Karazor (M)
  • 6 A. Stiller (M)
  • 18 J. Leweling (M)
  • 11 B. El Khannouss (M)
  • 10 C. Fuhrich (M)
  • 26 D. Undav (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 F. Bredlow
  • 2 A. Al Dakhil
  • 9 E. Demirovic
  • 15 P. Stenzel
  • 22 L. Assignon
  • 25 Jeremy Arevalo
  • 27 B. Bouanani
  • 29 F. Jeltsch
  • 30 C. Andres

Timeline

  1. VfB Stuttgart
    42' VfB Stuttgart Card · Yellow Card
    B. El Khannouss

    Time wasting

  2. Holstein Kiel
    54' Holstein Kiel subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Umut Tohumcu · On: S. Schwab
  3. VfB Stuttgart
    56' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Undav
  4. Holstein Kiel
    70' Holstein Kiel subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Davidsen · On: J. Therkelsen
  5. Holstein Kiel
    70' Holstein Kiel subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Kapralik · On: A. Jakupovic
  6. VfB Stuttgart
    81' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Leweling · On: Ermedin Demirović
  7. Holstein Kiel
    85' Holstein Kiel subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Ivan Nekić · On: M. Muller
  8. Holstein Kiel
    85' Holstein Kiel subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Kelati · On: N. Niehoff
  9. VfB Stuttgart
    89' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Fuhrich · Assist: D. Undav
  10. VfB Stuttgart
    90'+1 VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. El Khannouss · On: B. Bouanani
  11. VfB Stuttgart
    90'+1 VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Fuhrich · On: F. Jeltsch
  12. VfB Stuttgart
    90'+1 VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Stiller · On: C. Andres
  13. VfB Stuttgart
    90' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Karazor · Assist: Ermedin Demirović

Match Stats

Stat Holstein Kiel VfB Stuttgart
Fouls 10 14
Pass Accuracy 81% 86%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 16
Corners 4 5
Total Passes 389 566
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 3 4
Shots on Target 3 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 7
Possession 40% 60%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 316 485
Shots Inside Box 6 13
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 5 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The opening goal by Dario Undav in the 56th minute shifted momentum towards VfB Stuttgart, putting pressure on Holstein Kiel.
  • ▸ With two more goals scored by Christian Fuhrich and Andreas Karazor in the late stages of the game, VfB Stuttgart sealed their victory and secured progression to the next round of the DFB Pokal.