VfB Stuttgart
Werder Bremen
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1.63
Expected Goals (xG)
1.00
Passing by
547 (89%)
Accurate passes
219 (76%)
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33
G
Alexander Nübel
6.2
7
d
Maximilian Mittelstädt
6.6
23
d
Dan-Axel Zagadou
6.7
14
d
Luca Jaquez
6.7
22
d
Lorenz Assignon
6.6
6
M
Angelo Stiller
7.9
30
M
Call Andres
6.3
18
M
Jamie Lewelling
6.0
M
Bilal El Khanouss
61′
8
M
Tiago Tomás
6.3
26
F
Deniz Undav (C)
6.5
G
My Backhaus
78′ Game delay
31
d
Karim Coulibaly
6.7
4
d
Niklas Stark
6.9
5
d
Amos Pieper
7.0
2
M
Olivier Deman
6.6
14
M
Senne Lynen
6.6
18
M
Cameron Gates
6.2
M
Yukinari Sugawara
18′
20
F
Roman Schmidt
7.3
F
Jens Stage (C)
18′
19
F
Jovan Milošević
6.6
Bundesliga classification – Bundesliga
Qualification/Relegation
- Champions League
- UEFA Europa League
- Conference League Standings
- Relegation Playoffs
- descent
VfB Stuttgart and Werder Bremen shared the spoils in a hotly contested Bundesliga clash at the MHPArena, with Ermedin Demirović’s second-half equalizer canceling out Jens Stage’s early opener.
Stuttgart dominated possession and territory throughout the game, but ultimately failed to turn their lead into three points. Bremen, who are 15th in the table, showed resilience to earn a draw against the fifth-placed home side. The result leaves Stuttgart with 56 points from 30 games, while Bremen remains on 31 points.
Stage gave Bremen the lead in the 18th minute. The midfielder struck powerfully to put the visitors ahead in a place where Stuttgart were expected to control proceedings. The goal gave Bremen confidence despite being the visiting team with far less possession.
Stuttgart responded to going behind by increasing their attacking intensity. The home side created numerous chances but struggled to finish in the opening 45 minutes. Angelo Stiller and Chris Führich worked tirelessly in midfield to build attacking moves. However, Bremen’s defense held firm throughout the first half.
The home side kept up the pressure as the first half progressed. Stuttgart had 13 corners and 69 percent possession. Their expected goals stood at 1.63 compared to Bremen’s 1.0, showing their dominance. Despite this control, they were ahead at the interval.
Stuttgart emerged with renewed purpose after the break. The hosts pressed higher and attacked more directly. His patience paid off when Demirović equalized in the 61st minute. The substitute’s clinical finish leveled the game and shifted the momentum firmly to the home side.
After the draw, Stuttgart pressed for a win. They created several chances but could not find any breakthrough. Bremen defended resolutely, with goalkeeping saves keeping them in the game. The visitors limited their chances but remained organized defensively.
The game dragged on and on as both teams looked for a decisive goal. Stuttgart’s Führich created chances for his teammates, but lacked the finishing touch. Bremen’s Yukinari Sugawara made a key pass that showed the visitors could still threaten on the counter.
Stuttgart finished with 18 shots in total, but only four on target. Bremen managed nine shots and three found the goalkeeper. The hosts completed 618 passes with 89 percent accuracy, while Bremen’s 288 showed their defensive approach. Neither team managed a second goal despite several late chances.
The draw keeps Stuttgart in fifth, but fails to close the gap between the teams above them. Bremen picked up a valuable point in their fight against relegation, moving closer to safety. Both teams will view this result differently depending on their league positions and ambitions.
Stuttgart host their next opponent on May 3, while Bremen travel to face another mid-table side. The hosts will be frustrated by their failure to convert their dominance, while Bremen will be encouraged by their defensive performance against superior opposition.
