Thursday , 2 July 2026

VfB Stuttgart vs Eintracht Frankfurt, DFB-Pokal 2022-23 SEMI FINALS

DFB-Pokal · 2022-23
VfB Stuttgart
2 – 3
Full Time
Eintracht Frankfurt
Wed 3 May 2023 · 18:45 UTC Mercedes-Benz Arena HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 4' Mario Gotze
Y 5' Djibril Sow
Sehrou Guirassy 9' Y
Tiago Tomas 20' Y
Fabian Bredlow 75' Y
Hiroki Ito 80' Y
Borna Sosa 80' Y
Hiroki Ito 81' Y
Borna Sosa 81' Y
Borna Sosa 85' R
Borna Sosa 86' R
Y 90' Buta
Y 90' Christopher Lenz

Overview

Match Preview

VfB Stuttgart vs Eintracht Frankfurt — DFB-Pokal at Mercedes-Benz Arena.

Match Details

  • Referee Daniel Schlager
  • Referee Sven Waschitzki
  • Referee Florian Badstubner
  • Referee Christian Dietz
  • Referee Markus Schuller
  • Referee Soren Storks
20 games this season 🟨 1.3/game ⚽ 8.3 goals/game 🟥 1 total

Head-to-Head

3
5
7
VfB Stuttgart 15 games · Avg 3.4 goals Eintracht Frankfurt
Last 5 meetings
2023-05-03 VfB Stuttgart 2–3 Eintracht Frankfurt 2023-03-11 Eintracht Frankfurt 1–1 VfB Stuttgart 2022-09-17 VfB Stuttgart 1–3 Eintracht Frankfurt 2022-02-05 VfB Stuttgart 2–3 Eintracht Frankfurt 2021-09-12 Eintracht Frankfurt 1–1 VfB Stuttgart

Recent Form

VfB Stuttgart
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 May Eintracht Frankfurt H 2–3 L
29 Apr Borussia Monchengladbach H 2–1 W
21 Apr FC Augsburg A 1–1 D
15 Apr Borussia Dortmund H 3–3 D
09 Apr VfL Bochum 1848 A 3–2 W
05 Apr 1. FC Nurnberg A 1–0 W
Eintracht Frankfurt
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 May VfB Stuttgart A 3–2 W
29 Apr FC Augsburg H 1–1 D
22 Apr Borussia Dortmund A 0–4 L
15 Apr Borussia Monchengladbach H 1–1 D
08 Apr Bayer 04 Leverkusen A 1–3 L
04 Apr 1. FC Union Berlin H 2–0 W

Key Stats

73% Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
73% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at Mercedes-Benz Arena. VfB Stuttgart are looking to make home advantage count against Eintracht Frankfurt.
  • 4' The referee shows Eintracht Frankfurt player a Yellow card on 4.
  • 5' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Djibril Sow.
  • 9' Sehrou Guirassy catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 9.
  • 14' Mario Gotze has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 19' Magnificent from Tiago Tomas! That is 24 goals in 505 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 20' A meaty challenge results in booking for Tiago Tomas on 20.
  • 25' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 30' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Sebastian Hoeneß will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 31' A change in the VfB Stuttgart ranks — Konstantinos Mavropanos exits the field as Dan-Axel Zagadou enters on 31.
  • 36' Supporters expect more eagerness from Wataru Endo, as he is very good at scoring at Mercedes-Benz Arena with 8 goals in the last 5 games.
  • 41' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 46' The whistle greets Sebastian Rode as he departs to be replaced by Buta.
  • 51' Evan N'Dicka adds to his 0 season tally! Eintracht Frankfurt lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
  • 55' What a moment for Daichi Kamada! That strike on 55 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 60' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 63' Tanguy Coulibaly has so much to prove this time. He replaces Silas Wamangituka Fundu on 63 minute.
  • 68' VfB Stuttgart are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Eintracht Frankfurt's shape.
  • 73' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 75' The referee calls foul for Fabian Bredlow. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 77' Randal Kolo Muani is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 3 goals this season for the .
  • 78' Jesper Lindstrom is replacing Mario Gotze for the Eintracht Frankfurt side.
  • 80' Hiroki Ito has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 80.
  • 81' The referee calls foul for Hiroki Ito. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 83' Rafael Borre gets the nod from Eintracht Frankfurt. He replaces Randal Kolo Muani and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 83' What a strike from Enzo Millot! The score is 2-3.
  • 84' Another substitution for Eintracht Frankfurt to replace Randal Kolo Muani by Rafael Borre on 84 minute.
  • 85' Borna Sosa is having his name booked by the referee on 85.
  • 86' Borna Sosa catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Red card on 86.
  • 90' Buta catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 90.
  • The points are shared — VfB Stuttgart 2-3 Eintracht Frankfurt. Honours even.

Lineups

VfB Stuttgart Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Sebastian Hoeneß

Eintracht Frankfurt Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Oliver Glasner

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Filip Kostic 5
Deniz Undav 3
Ajdin Hrustic 3
Sebastian Rode 2
Daichi Kamada 2
Tiago Tomas 2
Jonathan Burkardt 2
Sasa Kalajdzic 2

Head to Head

2023-05-03 VfB Stuttgart 2–3 Eintracht Frankfurt 2023-03-11 Eintracht Frankfurt 1–1 VfB Stuttgart 2022-09-17 VfB Stuttgart 1–3 Eintracht Frankfurt 2022-02-05 VfB Stuttgart 2–3 Eintracht Frankfurt 2021-09-12 Eintracht Frankfurt 1–1 VfB Stuttgart

VfB Stuttgart Form

2023-05-03 VfB Stuttgart 2–3 Eintracht Frankfurt L 2023-04-29 VfB Stuttgart 2–1 Borussia Monchengladbach W 2023-04-21 FC Augsburg 1–1 VfB Stuttgart D 2023-04-15 VfB Stuttgart 3–3 Borussia Dortmund D 2023-04-09 VfL Bochum 1848 2–3 VfB Stuttgart W 2023-04-05 1. FC Nurnberg 0–1 VfB Stuttgart W

Eintracht Frankfurt Form

2023-05-03 VfB Stuttgart 2–3 Eintracht Frankfurt W 2023-04-29 Eintracht Frankfurt 1–1 FC Augsburg D 2023-04-22 Borussia Dortmund 4–0 Eintracht Frankfurt L 2023-04-15 Eintracht Frankfurt 1–1 Borussia Monchengladbach D 2023-04-08 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 3–1 Eintracht Frankfurt L 2023-04-04 Eintracht Frankfurt 2–0 1. FC Union Berlin W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.75 VfB Stuttgart xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.59 Eintracht Frankfurt xG
I would bet for: VfB Stuttgart or Eintracht Frankfurt 74% + Both teams to score 66%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
VfB Stuttgart39% Draw26% Eintracht Frankfurt35%
Actual: Eintracht Frankfurt win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes66% 0% No34%
Avg goals/match: 3.34
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 84%
16%
± 2.5 64%
36%
± 3.5 42%
58%
± 4.5 25%
75%

Double Chance

VfB Stuttgart or Draw
66%
Draw or Eintracht Frankfurt
61%
VfB Stuttgart or Eintracht Frankfurt
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
VfB Stuttgart31% Draw42% Eintracht Frankfurt27%
Actual: VfB Stuttgart win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 2–3 not predicted
2 – 3
Actual
1 – 1
10.8%
2 – 1
8.3%
1 – 2
7.6%
2 – 2
6.5%
1 – 0
5.5%
2 – 0
5.5%
0 – 0
5.1%
0 – 1
4.9%
3 – 1
4.8%
0 – 2
4.5%
1 – 3
4%
3 – 2
3.9%

Asian Handicap — VfB Stuttgart

Handicap VfB Stuttgart covers Push Eintracht Frankfurt covers
-2.5 10% — 90%
-2 10% 12% 78%
-1.5 22% — 78%
-1 22% 19% 59%
-0.5 41% — 59%
+0.5 66% — 34%
+1 66% 17% 17%
+1.5 83% — 17%
+2 83% 10% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

VfB Stuttgart keeps clean sheet
21% ✓
Eintracht Frankfurt keeps clean sheet
18% ✓

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