VfB Stuttgart vs SV Werder Bremen, Bundesliga 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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VfB Stuttgart vs SV Werder Bremen — Bundesliga .
- VfB Stuttgart 34 games · 62 pts (2025/26)
- SV Werder Bremen 34 games · 32 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Christian Gittelmann
- Referee Tobias Stieler
- Referee Tobias Welz
- Referee Rafael Foltyn
- Referee Martin Thomsen
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Bayern München | 34 | 89 |
| 2 | Borussia Dortmund | 34 | 73 |
| 3 | RB Leipzig | 34 | 65 |
| 4 | VfB Stuttgart | 34 | 62 |
| 5 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 34 | 61 |
| 6 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 34 | 59 |
| 7 | SC Freiburg | 34 | 47 |
| 8 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 34 | 44 |
| 9 | FC Augsburg | 34 | 43 |
| 10 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 34 | 40 |
| 11 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 34 | 39 |
| 12 | Borussia Monchengladbach | 34 | 38 |
| 13 | Hamburger SV | 34 | 38 |
| 14 | 1. FC Koln | 34 | 32 |
| 15 | SV Werder Bremen | 34 | 32 |
| 16 | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | 29 |
| 17 | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | 34 | 26 |
| 18 | FC St. Pauli 1910 | 34 | 26 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sep | SV Werder Bremen | H | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Sep | RB Leipzig | A | 0–2 | L |
| 21 Sep | TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf | H | 0–0 | D |
| 16 Sep | SC Freiburg | A | 3–3 | D |
| 01 Sep | FC Bayern München | H | 0–3 | L |
| 26 Aug | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sep | VfB Stuttgart | A | 1–2 | L |
| 25 Sep | Hertha BSC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 22 Sep | FC Augsburg | A | 3–2 | W |
| 16 Sep | 1. FC Nurnberg | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Sep | Eintracht Frankfurt | A | 2–1 | W |
| 25 Aug | Hannover 96 | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| VfB Stuttgart | SV Werder Bremen | |
|---|---|---|
| #4 | Position | #15 |
| 62 | Points | 32 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 18 / 8 / 8 | W / D / L | 8 / 8 / 18 |
| 71 | Scored | 37 |
| 49 | Conceded | 60 |
| +22 | GD | -23 |
| 1.82 | PPG | 0.94 |
| 53% | Win % | 24% |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
58%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
32%
Clean Sheets
VfB Stuttgart this season
VfB Stuttgart this season
18%
Clean Sheets
SV Werder Bremen this season
SV Werder Bremen this season
VfB Stuttgart are 4th (62 pts). SV Werder Bremen are 15th (32 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
VfB Stuttgart
0-15
2/2
16-30
3/2
31-45
3/3
46-60
2/2
61-75
2/1
76+
3/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
SV Werder Bremen
0-15
–/2
16-30
1/2
31-45
1/2
46-60
1/2
61-75
1/3
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for VfB Stuttgart to score. At the same time, SV Werder Bremen does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' It looks like no one’s ball. SV Werder Bremen is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 10' A meaty challenge results in booking for Milos Veljkovic on 10.
- 15' It’s high time Florian Kohfeldt made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 19' Tasos Donis adds to his 0 season tally! VfB Stuttgart lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
- 24' VfB Stuttgart is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 26' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Philipp Bargfrede.
- 31' SV Werder Bremen is showing some good football. However, SV Werder Bremen are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 34' Controversy at the stadium! Mario Gomez argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 36' SV Werder Bremen player sees a Red card in front of him.
- 41' Theodor Gebre Selassie has been relatively quiet despite scoring 11 goals in his last 414 appearances.
- 46' Serbia international Milos Veljkovic has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 47' The referee calls foul for Tasos Donis. He receives a Yellow card.
- 52' Fresh legs for VfB Stuttgart! Gonzalo Castro comes on to replace Dennis Aogo.
- 57' VfB Stuttgart currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 61' A change in the VfB Stuttgart ranks — Tasos Donis exits the field as Erik Thommy enters on 61.
- 66' It’s a booking for SV Werder Bremen player. Yuya Osako gets a Yellow card.
- 67' The SV Werder Bremen manager makes a substitution. Philipp Bargfrede departs to be replaced by Claudio Pizarro.
- 68' GOAL! Ron-Robert Zieler fires home to make it 2-0!
- 68' Martin Harnik gets the nod from SV Werder Bremen. He replaces Ludwig Augustinsson and will look to change the dynamic.
- 73' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 74' Nicolas Gonzalez gets the nod from VfB Stuttgart. He replaces Christian Gentner and will look to change the dynamic.
- 75' Gonzalo Castro does the damage! The net is bulging and VfB Stuttgart surge ahead!
- 78' Erik Thommy is having his name booked by the referee on 78.
- 80' It is a substitution in SV Werder Bremen team. Yuya Osako is replaced by Florian Kainz on 80 minute.
- 85' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both VfB Stuttgart and SV Werder Bremen are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 90' The 29-year-old Santiago Ascacibar has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 2-1 the final result. SV Werder Bremen will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
VfB Stuttgart Lineups
Starting XI
- 27
- 21
- 1
- 5
- 32
- 20
-
11
Tasos Donis ↓ Erik Thommy 61'
-
3
Dennis Aogo ↓ Gonzalo Castro 52'
- 6
- 10
- 24
Bench
-
8
Gonzalo Castro ↑ 52'
- 13
- 2
- 28
-
17
Erik Thommy ↑ 61'
-
22
Nicolas Gonzalez ↑ 74'
- 36
Coach
Tayfun Korkut
SV Werder Bremen Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
-
8
Yuya Osako ↓ Florian Kainz 80'
- 13
- 30
- 1
- 23
- 18
- 5
- 44
- 35
- 10
Bench
-
4
Claudio Pizarro ↑ 67'
-
9
Martin Harnik ↑ 68'
- 32
- 15
-
7
Florian Kainz ↑ 80'
- 24
- 40
Coach
Florian Kohfeldt
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jens Stage | 3 |
| Ermedin Demirovic | 3 |
| Oliver Burke | 3 |
| Marvin Ducksch | 3 |
| Deniz Undav | 2 |
| Silas Wamangituka | 2 |
| Tasos Donis | 1 |
| Davy Klaassen | 1 |
Head to Head
VfB Stuttgart Form
SV Werder Bremen Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.13
VfB Stuttgart xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.15
SV Werder Bremen xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 63% + Both teams to score 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: VfB Stuttgart win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.28
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 3.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 4.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
Double Chance
VfB Stuttgart or Draw
79%
Draw or SV Werder Bremen
45%
VfB Stuttgart or SV Werder Bremen
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: VfB Stuttgart win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
8.5%
1 – 0
7.4%
3 – 1
6.7%
3 – 0
5.9%
2 – 2
5.4%
0 – 0
5.2%
1 – 2
5.1%
3 – 2
3.9%
0 – 1
3.7%
4 – 1
3.6%
Asian Handicap — VfB Stuttgart
| Handicap | VfB Stuttgart covers | Push | SV Werder Bremen covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -2 | 19% | 18% | 63% |
| -1.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| -1 | 37% | 22% | 42% |
| -0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +1 | 81% | 11% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
VfB Stuttgart keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
SV Werder Bremen keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.