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VfB Stuttgart vs Arminia Bielefeld, Bundesliga 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2020-21
Sat 22 May 2021 · 13:30 UTC Mercedes-Benz Arena HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

VfB Stuttgart vs Arminia Bielefeld — Bundesliga at Mercedes-Benz Arena.

Match Details

  • Referee Christian Gittelmann
  • Referee Tobias Stieler
  • Referee Tobias Welz
  • Referee Mark Borsch
  • Referee Eduard Beitinger
  • Referee Florian Badstubner

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 May Arminia Bielefeld H 0–2 L
15 May Borussia Mönchengladbach A 2–1 W
07 May FC Augsburg H 2–1 W
25 Apr RB Leipzig A 0–2 L
21 Apr VfL Wolfsburg H 1–3 L
17 Apr 1. FC Union Berlin A 1–2 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 May VfB Stuttgart A 2–0 W
15 May TSG 1899 Hoffenheim H 1–1 D
09 May Hertha BSC A 0–0 D
25 Apr Borussia Mönchengladbach A 0–5 L
20 Apr FC Schalke 04 H 1–0 W
17 Apr FC Augsburg A 0–0 D

Key Stats

29% Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
43% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
VfB Stuttgart this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

VfB Stuttgart
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/–
46-60
3/1
61-75
1/2
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Events

Match Events

  • 0' It’s Showtime! The match between VfB Stuttgart and Arminia Bielefeld is underway.
  • 5' The travelling Arminia Bielefeld supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 10' VfB Stuttgart seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 15' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 25' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 30' VfB Stuttgart started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 30.
  • 34' Against the run of play, Sasa Kalajdzic has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 39' Arminia Bielefeld is showing some good football. However, Arminia Bielefeld are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 44' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 49' It looks like no one’s ball. Arminia Bielefeld is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 54' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 56' The Arminia Bielefeld bench stirs into life. Jacob Laursen is withdrawn and Nathan de Medina gets his opportunity.
  • 59' VfB Stuttgart ring the changes. Philipp Klement has done his job and it is now time for Naouirou Ahamada to step up.
  • 64' Over 64 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 65' That is a Yellow card for VfB Stuttgart. Naouirou Ahamada will be fuming at that decision.
  • 66' Goal! Fabian Klos scores his 13 goal in 255 matches.
  • 71' VfB Stuttgart are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Arminia Bielefeld backline.
  • 72' Magnificent from Ritsu Doan! That is 55 goals in 311 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 73' What a moment for Ritsu Doan! That strike on 73 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 73' Roberto Massimo makes way for Darko Churlinov at the 73 minute mark. A tactical switch from VfB Stuttgart.
  • 78' Waldemar Anton has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 5 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 79' Another change for VfB Stuttgart made on 79 minute. Marc-Oliver Kempf leaves to be changed by Marcin Kaminski.
  • 80' It is a substitution in VfB Stuttgart team. Gonzalo Castro is replaced by Hamadi Al Ghaddioui on 80 minute.
  • 85' Arminia Bielefeld fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 88' Time for substitution for Arminia Bielefeld. Masaya Okugawa is replaced by Fabian Kunze.
  • 89' The crowd applauds Masaya Okugawa as he leaves the pitch. Fabian Kunze steps in for Arminia Bielefeld.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for VfB Stuttgart.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.04 VfB Stuttgart xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.28 Arminia Bielefeld xG
I would bet for: Arminia Bielefeld or Draw 70% + Under 2.5 goals 60%

Match Result

✓ Correct
VfB Stuttgart30% Draw31% Arminia Bielefeld39%
Actual: Arminia Bielefeld win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes47% 0% No53%
Avg goals/match: 2.32
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 88%
12%
± 1.5 67%
33%
± 2.5 40%
60%
± 3.5 21%
79%
± 4.5 9%
91%

Double Chance

VfB Stuttgart or Draw
61%
Draw or Arminia Bielefeld
70%
VfB Stuttgart or Arminia Bielefeld
69%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
VfB Stuttgart21% Draw51% Arminia Bielefeld28%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14%
0 – 0
12.1%
0 – 1
11.5%
1 – 0
9%
1 – 2
8.1%
0 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
6.5%
2 – 0
5.1%
2 – 2
4.3%
1 – 3
3.5%
0 – 3
3.3%
3 – 1
2.3%

Asian Handicap — VfB Stuttgart

Handicap VfB Stuttgart covers Push Arminia Bielefeld covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 8% 89%
-1.5 11% — 89%
-1 11% 17% 72%
-0.5 28% — 72%
+0.5 60% — 40%
+1 60% 22% 19%
+1.5 81% — 19%
+2 81% 12% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

VfB Stuttgart keeps clean sheet
29% ✓
Arminia Bielefeld keeps clean sheet
36% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.