Highlights

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Bremen prevail!

Werner's men pick up the three points thanks to terrific goals from Stage and Ducksch. They move up to eighth as a result, while Stuttgart remain in 16th and are still three points away from complete safety.
Full-time
90'
+ 4

Substitution

90'
+ 4

Substitution

90'
+ 2

Last-chance saloon

Stuttgart are piling forward but it is going to need something miraculous for them to claw themselves back from here.
90'

Extra Bremen yards

Ole Werner's side have put in the hard metres, too.
Distance run (km)
107.5
110.9
90'

Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes

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Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
1.
Chris Führich
Chris Führich34.44km/h
2.
Genki Haraguchi
Genki Haraguchi32.74km/h
3.
Marco Friedl
Marco Friedl32.73km/h
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Special day!

Ducksch's strike came on his 50th appearance in the Bundesliga. Two reasons to celebrate soon, it looks like!
85'

Endo shot trickles wide

Wataru Endo's effort doesn't trouble Pavlenka between the sticks.
83'

Mountain to climb

With less than ten minutes left, Stuttgart now have a lot of work to do to get anything from this match.
77'

Ducksch stunner!

There's no stopping that!!! Füllkrug provides the assist, but this effort was all about Ducksch, who hits a curler into the top corner and over the head of Müller, who had no chance, from 25 yards. Bremen in dreamland!
77'
Marvin Ducksch
Goal probability
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
2 %
75'

Evenly-matched

Goal attempts
7off target
4on target
5off target
3on target
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Superb Stage

The goalscorer was clearly over the moon with the effort that put his side ahead!
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70'

Sosa back

The return of Borna Sosa will be a boost for Stuttgart. We all know how good that left foot of his is.
69'

Stuttgart pressure

The hosts are camped in the opposing half as they look to pull back onto level terms.
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Up against it

What will Bruno Labbadia and his players muster in response to that strike?
59'

Stage breaks the deadlock!

We have lift-off! A long Bremen ball forward finds its way to Stage via a Konstantinos Mavropanos intervention, and the 26-year-old arrows a first-time shot into the top corner!
59'

Jens Stage

GOAL!

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Jens Stage
Goal probability
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
11 %
56'

Stuttgart lead the xGoals

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xGoals
The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).
xGoals
0
0.68
0.36
0
Goals
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Füllkrug quiet

Bremen's talisman has been kept relatively quiet so far - can he make the difference for his side in the second period?
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46'

Off we go again!

Stuttgart get us going after the interval.
Kick-off!
45'
+ 3

Substitution

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Plenty of action but no goals at the break!

It's been a captivating first half, with good chances falling for both teams. No goals yet, though - let's hope that changes after the interval!
Half-time
45'
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Führich effort!

Führich has been a real threat for Stuttgart and again tries his look. Pavlenka, though, shows his shot-stopping skills with the save.
45'

Last minute of normal time

Not long left in this half!
43'

Whiskers away!

Marvin Ducksch's effort is a lick of paint past the frame of the goal. So close to the opener!
41'

Bremen break!

Niklas Schmidt breaks alone into Stuttgart's half, and can only be illegally stopped just outside the penalty area. Big opportunity for the visitors with the free-kick.
38'

Speculative from Anton!

Waldemar Anton's curled effort looks closer and close to the goal the longer it flies in the air, but it ultimately flies beyond the post.
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Haraguchi involved

New signing Genki Haraguchi has been a livewire for Stuttgart during this match so far.
36'

Füllkrug denied!

Only a push in the back from the Germany international stops him from opening the scoring. Still all square.
30'

Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes

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Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
1.
Chris Führich
Chris Führich32.96km/h
2.
Marco Friedl
Marco Friedl32.73km/h
3.
Nikolas Nartey
Nikolas Nartey32.66km/h
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Bremen fans making themselves heard

The away supporters are signing loud and proud as they support their team!
25'

Blow for Stuttgart

Guirassy has been forced off due to injury, which is bad news for Labbadia and Co. Can Luca Pfeiffer make himself a hero from the bench?
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Quietened down

After that frantic start, the game has calmed down a little bit as the two sides get a feel of one another.
15'

Bremen attack!

Bremen's turn to now test the opposition goalkeeper! A move works its way to Leonardo Bittencourt on the right flank but, while his effort is controlled and accurate, Florian Müller gets down well to keep it out.
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Happy manager

Bruno Labbadia will be delighted with how his side has started this match.
11'

All Stuttgart

The hosts look really hungry here! Führich takes aim once more, and Pavlenka needs to dive acrobatically to keep it out.
9'

Another opportunity

Pavlenka is caught out in his own six-yard box, which allows Guirassy to steal in and try his luck. However, the goalkeeper recovers well and makes a save on the stretch to keep out the Stuttgart striker.
6'

Over from Führich!

Another chance for Stuttgart as they break down the left. Führich jinks into the box and shoots but can only curl his effort over the bar.
5'

Mountain to climb

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Mountain to climb
Historical results and form have contributed to Bremen coming into this game as the underdogs...
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27.1 %
4'
26.9 %
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First attempt

Guirassy takes aim from just outside the Bremen area as he is presented with the first opening of the game. His low shot lacks both power and precision though, and Pavlenka gathers easily.
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And we're off!

Bremen get the ball rolling at the Mercedez-Benz Arena!
Kick-off!

Anniversaries

Marvin Ducksch makes his 50th Bundesliga appearance for Bremen here, while Stuttgart's Florian Müller plays in his 50th competitive game for the club.

Head-to-head

These teams have a remarkably even record over the years, with Stuttgart winning 38 of the 107 meetings so far, while there have been 35 Bremen victories and 34 draws. That said, VfB have taken maximum points in almost half of their home games against Bremen thanks to 25 wins from 53 outings (47 percent win rate).
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Watch: Warm-ups

Stuttgart starting XI

Müller - Anton, Mavropanos, Ito, Nartey - Haraguchi, Karazor, Endo (c) - Perea, Guirassy, Führich

Stuttgart subs

Bredlow, Sosa, Zagadou, Stenzel, Vagnoman, Egloff, Gil Dias, Pfeiffer, Kastanaras

Bremen starting XI

Pavlenka - Pieper, Stark, Friedl (c) - Stage, Bittencourt, Groß, Schmidt, Jung - Füllkrug, Ducksch

Bremen subs

Zetterer, Buchanan, Veljkovic, Chiarodia, Gruev, Salifou, Berger, Dinkci

HUNGRY FÜLLKRUG

Werder ended an unwanted run of four defeats by downing high-flying Wolfsburg last weekend, the division's leading marksman Niclas Füllkrug netting a double for the mid-table River Islanders. The German international striker will be keen to add to his top-flight tally of 13 at the Mercedes-Benz Arena this afternoon.

VFB NEED POINTS

With fellow relegation strugglers Bochum winning yesterday, Stuttgart dropped into the Bundesliga's bottom three so a home win would be very much welcome by fans of Die Schwaben today. Their side enjoyed a confidence-boosting DFB Cup triumph against Paderborn in the week to make it through to the tournament's last eight.

IT'S GAME DAY !

There's no time to recover from Saturday's flood of footballing action in the Bundesliga as we're straight back at it today with more top prospects. First up, Stuttgart host Werder Bremen in what promises to be a barnstormer.
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Previous meeting: Werder Bremen 2-2 VfB Stuttgart

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Welcome along!

Here you can find all the information about VfB Stuttgart against SV Werder Bremen on Matchday 19.