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VFB Stuttgart VfB Stuttgart - SGE Frankfurt Eintracht Frankfurt

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MHPArena(59,500 Spectators)
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Deniz Undav

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Full-time: Stuttgart 3-2 Frankfurt

Stuttgart boost their top-four credentials by narrowly winning a thriller against Frankfurt thanks to Nikolas Nartey's late strike.
Full-time
90'
+ 6

Frankfurt pushing

Stuttgart are holding firm though as Nübel gathers the ball.
90'
+ 4

Frankfurt free-kick

Arthur Theate strikes the set piece from 20 yards out straight into the Stuttgart wall.
90'
+ 1

Into added time

We have five additional minutes indicated. With the way this game is ending, another goal would be no great surprise.
90'

Nübel to the rescue

The Stuttgart shot stopper gets down twice to prevent Arnaud Kalimuendo levelling. Undav then gets a chance to seal the points deflected wide. What an end to the encounter!
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.
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Nartey sends Stuttgart ahead!

The hosts land a late blow! Another swift Stuttgart attack sees Karazor cut the ball from the right for Nikolas Nartey to tap his first Bundesliga goal in - having suffered a long injury break.
87'
Nikolas Nartey
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.
69 %
Shot speed
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Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
73.12 km/h
Distance to Goal
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
5.35 m
85'

Santos stops Bouanani

Kauã Santos is down to make another strong save. It's been a fine second half for the Brazilian after a difficult first period.
83'

Chances at both ends again

Rasmus Kristensen clips a shot just wide before Deniz Undav has a shot saved by Kauã Santos - we're all set for a belting end to the encounter with both sides eager for a winner!
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Debutant pulls Frankfurt level!

What a story! New signing Amaimouni-Echghouyab slots his side level within three minutes of making his Bundesliga debut from the bench - receiving a pass from Dahoud to set up a shot that he slams into the bottom corner from over 15 yards out!
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.
8 %
Shot speed
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Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
86.1 km/h
Distance to Goal
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
15.46 m
77'

Changes all round

Both sides make a double substitution - as 21-year-old Frankfurt signing Amaimouni-Echghouyab comes on to make his Bundesliga debut.
74'

Leweling down

The Stuttgart winger goes to ground under a challenge from Kauã Santos - but no spot kick is given.
72'

Wide from Kalimuendo

The effort zips well off-target. Sebastian Hoeneß might not be best pleased with the number of chances Frankfurt are getting, even though the hosts remain comfortable enough.
71'

Kalimuendo can't capitalise

The attacker is found in the Stuttgart area, but he lets the ball squirm away from him while trying to set up a shot.
67'

Can Super Mario save Frankfurt?

Götze hasn't scored a Bundesliga goal since March - but now might be a useful time to set that record straight.
0:30
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Super Santos

Undav is clipped free on goal by Chris Führich but Kauã Santos reacts superbly to charge out and block his effort, diverting it behind for a corner - which Jeff Chabot heads wide.
64'

Theate tries one

Jean-Mattéo Bahoya tees up the defender on the edge of the box, but he balloons his shot high and wide.
60'

Undav wide

The striker chests a high ball down superbly and clips a shot just wide. Chances are coming thick and fast now!
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Chances at both ends!

A lovely Undav backheel tees Chris Führich up, and he steers a shot just the wrong side of the far post. Knauff than crashes a volley from outside the box into the crossbar!
56'

Chabot clobbers Dōan

The Stuttgart defender sees yellow for his foul.
54'

Stuttgart getting stuck in

The hosts have won a lot more challenges than the visitors so far.
Tackles won
73
42
51'

Dōan darts one in

The Japanese winger receives the ball just inside the box and sets up an effort that Nübel saves.
50'

As we were

Stuttgart continue to control the play and are turning the ball around well again, in a composed manner.
46'

We're back out!

Stuttgart start the second period - can Frankfurt do anything to seize the momentum back their way?
Kick-off!
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Half-time: Stuttgart 2-1 Frankfurt

After Rasmus Kristensen sent the visitors in front, Stuttgart have stepped up and seized control of the game. They have looked the more likely to score a fourth goal of the encounter too with Frankfurt uncertain at the back and Kauã Santos having an unfortunate hand in the equaliser.
Half-time
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45'
+ 3

Leweling looking

Leweling darts inside from the right and eyes up the bottom corner from 20 yards out - sending a decent shot in that direction, only for Kauã Santos to dive across and save.
45'
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Into stoppage time

Five additional minutes are indicated following the injury to Ebnoutalib.
45'

Frankfurt threaten

Knauff, Kalimuendo and Bahoya combine on a quick break that Stuttgart clear for a corner. That is the best we've seen from Frankfurt in a while.
41'

Chance for a third

Jeff Chabot flashes an effort into the side netting, with Stuttgart finding chances relatively easy to come by at the end of this first half.
39'

Stuttgart looking smooth

The hosts are turning the ball around nicely and looking to turn the screw on Frankfurt.
Possession (%)
6040
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Undav sends Stuttgart in front!

The in-form Stuttgart striker completes a quick-fire turnaround for the hosts! He twists to control a slide-rule pass from Josha Vagnoman and sends it into the net via a fortunate deflection.
35'

Deniz Undav

GOAL!

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Deniz Undav
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.
4 %
Shot speed
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Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
96.54 km/h
Distance to Goal
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
15.97 m
35'

Ball Recovery Time

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Ball Recovery Time
Ball Recovery Time gives the time in seconds in which it takes a team to win back the ball following a loss of possession. It also allows conclusions to be drawn about a team's style of play. Only time when the ball is in play is counted (i.e. no breaks in play such as for goal-kicks, throw-ins etc).
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9.8 s
16 s
33'

Stuttgart seeking the lead

The equaliser has visibly boosted the hosts' confidence, and they are enjoying a good spell of pressure now. Karazor blasts a shot over after a corner is cleared.
31'

Leweling looking lively

In-form Jamie Leweling turns in from the right past Arthur Theate to set up a shot that is drilled low on target - and Kauã Santos can save.
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.
Ansgar Knauff
Ansgar Knauff35.65km/h
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Josha Vagnoman
Josha Vagnoman34.34km/h
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Jamie Leweling
Jamie Leweling31.45km/h
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Demirović levels!

Demirović strikes Stuttgart back on level terms - in his first start for over three months. Kauã Santos makes an unfortunate error in dropping a cross to the striker's feet - leaving for an easy finish for his fourth goal of the season.
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.
46 %
Distance to Goal
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
11.24 m
25'

Demirović heads over

Demirović stoops down to flick a Stiller free-kick over the crossbar from the back of his head - and gets flagged for offside regardless.
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Oops

Karazor slips a pass straight out of play for a throw-in. The game is being contested almost exclusively in midfield for now.
19'

Blow to Frankfurt

Ebnoutalib hobbles back onto the pitch but goes to ground again - and the new signing will need to be replaced.
0:29
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Meaty challenge

Younes Ebnoutalib almost breaks through on goal but gets the ball taken from him - and an accidental clattering to his standing leg - by Jeff Chabot, and the new signing needs some treatment.
12'

One shot, one goal

Frankfurt took the lead in what has otherwise has been a spirited but tight opening phase.
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9'

Debut booking

Arnaud Kalimuendo makes a challenge on Jeff Chabot just inside the Frankfurt half that earns the attacker a yellow card.
8'

Heading away

Frankfurt have now scored six goals this season from headers - only Bayern have scored more (seven).
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Frankfurt fly in front!

Rasmus Kristensen wins a corner for the visitors by sending a long throw-in that is turned behind. He then gets a looping header at the near post from Dōan's delivery to send Frankfurt ahead with his second goal of the season!
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.
3 %
Distance to Goal
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
10.11 m
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Free-kick to Frankfurt

Arnaud Kalimuendo is fouled in the opening minute on his first start for Frankfurt, and Ritsu Dōan hoists a free-kick into the box, but the hosts can clear. Chris Führich then has an effort deflected into the hands of Kauã Santos at the other end.
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We're off!

Frankfurt get the midweek Bundesliga action underway...
Kick-off!
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Weather watch

With snow causing another postponement in Germany tonight (Hamburg v Leverkusen), there are no such issues in Frankfurt - the sky is clear with a typically chilly 4 degrees Celsius as the teams enter the field...
0:09
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Watch: All eyes on Ebnoutalib

0:25
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Watch: Stuttgart working up a sweat

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Race for Europe is on!

Victory for Frankfurt tonight would lift the Eagles level on points with Stuttgart in the standings. Toppmöller's charges have lost only one of their last ten games in the league, but only Heidenheim and Wolfsburg have conceded more goals.
0:25
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Watch: Warm-up under way!

0:58
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Watch: The Eagles are in the building

0:10
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Watch: Guess who's back!

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More on that Frankfurt side

Kalimuendo is handed his full Frankfurt debut as Toppmöller makes three changes to the side that started Friday’s 3-3 draw at home to Borussia Dortmund. Aurèle Amenda and Ellyes Skhiri also come in, replacing Can Uzun (injured), Hugo Larsson and Nathaniel Brown (both ill).
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More on that Stuttgart side

Hoeneß makes one change to the team that started Saturday’s 4-1 win at Bayer Leverkusen as fit-again Ermedin Demirović makes his first start since fracturing a metatarsal in October. Nikolas Nartey drops to the bench.
0:10
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Watch: Inspecting the pitch

0:13
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Watch: Big night under the lights

Stuttgart subs

Bredlow, Jeltsch, Assignon, Stergiou, Stenzel, Andrés, Nartey, Bouanani, Arévalo

Frankfurt subs

Zetterer, Buta, Kosugi, Collins, Doumbia, Dahoud, Götze, Bahoya, Amaimouni-Echghouyab
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Back in full flow

Can Uzun marked his first league start since Matchday 9, where he picked up an injury against Heidenheim, with a goal against Dortmund on Matchday 16. His composed penalty made it 1-1 in the 22nd minute and was just one of many positives in a brilliant return to action.
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Dino Toppmöller on facing Stuttgart

"Stuttgart have done a great job over the past few years. They're a well-organised side and we need to keep an eye on several of their players. We need to make sure we defend well as a team. We took a lot of positives from our game against Dortmund."
3:51
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Watch: Leweling's Stuttgart best bits

Jamie Leweling has become a senior Germany international thanks to his performances with VfB Stuttgart.
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Sebastian Hoeneß on facing Frankfurt

"They showed against Dortmund that they're deadly in attack. We want to round off a very good first half of the season. Frankfurt have had more time to recover but we'll be fit and up for the challenge."
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Off the mark

Winter signing Younes Ebnoutalib opened his Frankfurt account in their thrilling draw with Dortmund, scoring the goal to make it 2-2 with just under 20 minutes to play. Their new forward will be eager to build on that positive start against Stuttgart.

Eagles set for another Stuttgart sweep?

Frankfurt have won three of their last five games at the MHPArena, losing just once. In the teams' last 10 Bundesliga meetings, the Eagles have lost just twice against the Swabians.
3:57
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Watch: Bundesliga action returns to Stuttgart for 2026

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Goals in store?

The last four meetings between these two sides in Stuttgart have seen the winning side score three goals each time - with Frankfurt taking three wins.
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Koch covering ground

Frankfurt captain and defensive stalwart Robin Koch covered more ground than any other Frankfurt player in their 15 matches before the winter break - a total of 159.44 kilometres.
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Attacking efficiency

Both sides' top scorers - injured Jonathan Burkardt and Deniz Undav- netted eight goals before the winter break. Both strikers notably overperformed their xG, with Burkardt netting 2.81 more goals than expected, and Undav as many as 3.52.
2:03
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Watch: Frankfurt 1-0 Stuttgart - previous meeting

Mario Götze score the only goal as Frankfurt completed a season double over Stuttgart last March, having shaded a five-goal thriller earlier in the 2024/25 campaign.
1:00
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Watch: Eintracht Frankfurt 3-3 Borussia Dortmund - highlights

The Bundesliga returned from the winter break in style as Frankfurt and Dortmund played out a six-goal thriller in the Matchday 16 opener.
2:03
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Watch: Leverkusen 1-4 Stuttgart - highlights

Sebastian Hoeneß's men roared out of the traps in 2026 as their four first-half goals proved decisive in claiming their first win over Die Werkself since 2018.

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