Thursday , 2 July 2026

VfB Stuttgart vs SV Werder Bremen, Bundesliga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2022-23
VfB Stuttgart
0 – 2
Full Time
SV Werder Bremen
Sun 5 Feb 2023 · 14:30 UTC Mercedes-Benz Arena HT 45' · FT 45'
Waldemar Anton 13' Y
Waldemar Anton 14' Y
Y 38' Niklas Schmidt
Y 39' Christian Gross
Y 39' Niklas Schmidt
Nikolas Nartey 40' Y
Y 66' Amos Pieper
Y 69' Marco Friedl
Y 70' Marco Friedl
Y 75' Leonardo Bittencourt
Y 90' Jens Stage

Overview

Match Preview

VfB Stuttgart vs SV Werder Bremen — Bundesliga at Mercedes-Benz Arena.

Match Details

  • Referee Christian Dingert
  • Referee Aarne Aarnink
  • Referee Sascha Thielert
  • Referee Benedikt Kempkes
  • Referee Frederick Assmuth
  • Referee Frank Willenborg
14 games this season 🟨 0.5/game ⚽ 3.4 goals/game

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

5
4
3
VfB Stuttgart 12 games · Avg 2.8 goals SV Werder Bremen
Last 5 meetings
2023-02-05 VfB Stuttgart 0–2 SV Werder Bremen 2022-08-13 SV Werder Bremen 2–2 VfB Stuttgart 2021-04-04 VfB Stuttgart 1–0 SV Werder Bremen 2020-12-06 SV Werder Bremen 1–2 VfB Stuttgart 2019-02-22 SV Werder Bremen 1–1 VfB Stuttgart

Recent Form

VfB Stuttgart
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Feb SV Werder Bremen H 0–2 L
31 Jan SC Paderborn 07 A 2–1 W
27 Jan RB Leipzig A 1–2 L
24 Jan TSG 1899 Hoffenheim A 2–2 D
21 Jan 1. FSV Mainz 05 H 1–1 D
12 Nov Bayer 04 Leverkusen A 0–2 L
SV Werder Bremen
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Feb VfB Stuttgart A 2–0 W
28 Jan VfL Wolfsburg H 2–1 W
25 Jan 1. FC Union Berlin H 1–2 L
21 Jan 1. FC Koln A 1–7 L
12 Nov RB Leipzig H 1–2 L
08 Nov FC Bayern München A 1–6 L

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)
58% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
32% Clean Sheets
VfB Stuttgart this season
18% Clean Sheets
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' And we are off! VfB Stuttgart vs SV Werder Bremen — let the football do the talking.
  • 5' SV Werder Bremen are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 13' Waldemar Anton has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 13.
  • 14' It’s a booking for VfB Stuttgart player. Waldemar Anton gets a Yellow card.
  • 19' Supporters expect more eagerness from Chris Fuhrich, as he is very good at scoring at Mercedes-Benz Arena with 13 goals in the last 12 games.
  • 24' VfB Stuttgart are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined SV Werder Bremen backline.
  • 25' A tactical swap from VfB Stuttgart — Luca Pfeiffer on, Sehrou Guirassy off on 25 minutes.
  • 30' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 35' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 38' A meaty challenge results in booking for Niklas Schmidt on 38.
  • 39' Christian Gross has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 39.
  • 40' Nikolas Nartey has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 40.
  • 45' VfB Stuttgart currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 46' Another change for VfB Stuttgart made on 46 minute. Juan Perea leaves to be changed by Gil Dias.
  • 51' It looks like no one’s ball. VfB Stuttgart is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 56' SV Werder Bremen started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 56.
  • 59' Jens Stage does the damage! The net is bulging and SV Werder Bremen surge ahead!
  • 64' SV Werder Bremen fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 66' Poor challenge from Amos Pieper. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 69' A moment of madness from Marco Friedl on 69 minutes earns him a Yellow card. SV Werder Bremen will be frustrated.
  • 70' Marco Friedl has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 70.
  • 70' The crowd applauds Nikolas Nartey as he leaves the pitch. Borna Sosa steps in for VfB Stuttgart.
  • 71' Thomas Kastanaras is replacing Chris Fuhrich for the VfB Stuttgart side.
  • 75' Poor challenge from Leonardo Bittencourt. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 77' Marvin Ducksch does the damage! The net is bulging and SV Werder Bremen surge ahead!
  • 79' Eren Dinkci gets the nod from SV Werder Bremen. He replaces Marvin Ducksch and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 84' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Bruno Labbadia will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 89' Sehrou Guirassy has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 2 cards already picked up this season.
  • 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Jens Stage.
  • 90' Lee Buchanan is ready to make an impact after coming on for Anthony Jung at the 90 minute mark.
  • With this win, SV Werder Bremen is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

VfB Stuttgart Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Bruno Labbadia

SV Werder Bremen Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ole Werner

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Marvin Ducksch 3
Jens Stage 3
Ermedin Demirovic 3
Oliver Burke 3
Deniz Undav 2
Silas Wamangituka 2
Tasos Donis 1
Davy Klaassen 1

Head to Head

2023-02-05 VfB Stuttgart 0–2 SV Werder Bremen 2022-08-13 SV Werder Bremen 2–2 VfB Stuttgart 2021-04-04 VfB Stuttgart 1–0 SV Werder Bremen 2020-12-06 SV Werder Bremen 1–2 VfB Stuttgart 2019-02-22 SV Werder Bremen 1–1 VfB Stuttgart

VfB Stuttgart Form

2023-02-05 VfB Stuttgart 0–2 SV Werder Bremen L 2023-01-31 SC Paderborn 07 1–2 VfB Stuttgart W 2023-01-27 RB Leipzig 2–1 VfB Stuttgart L 2023-01-24 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 2–2 VfB Stuttgart D 2023-01-21 VfB Stuttgart 1–1 1. FSV Mainz 05 D 2022-11-12 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2–0 VfB Stuttgart L

SV Werder Bremen Form

2023-02-05 VfB Stuttgart 0–2 SV Werder Bremen W 2023-01-28 SV Werder Bremen 2–1 VfL Wolfsburg W 2023-01-25 SV Werder Bremen 1–2 1. FC Union Berlin L 2023-01-21 1. FC Koln 7–1 SV Werder Bremen L 2022-11-12 SV Werder Bremen 1–2 RB Leipzig L 2022-11-08 FC Bayern München 6–1 SV Werder Bremen L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
2.16 VfB Stuttgart xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.2 SV Werder Bremen xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 64% + Both teams to score 62%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
VfB Stuttgart54% Draw24% SV Werder Bremen22%
Actual: SV Werder Bremen win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes62% 0% No38%
Avg goals/match: 3.36
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 85%
15%
± 2.5 64%
36%
± 3.5 43%
57%
± 4.5 25%
75%

Double Chance

VfB Stuttgart or Draw
77%
Draw or SV Werder Bremen
46%
VfB Stuttgart or SV Werder Bremen
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
VfB Stuttgart42% Draw40% SV Werder Bremen18%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✗ 0–2 not predicted
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 1
9.8%
2 – 1
9.4%
2 – 0
8%
1 – 0
6.9%
3 – 1
6.7%
3 – 0
5.7%
2 – 2
5.6%
1 – 2
5.2%
0 – 0
4.9%
3 – 2
4.1%
4 – 1
3.7%
0 – 1
3.5%

Asian Handicap — VfB Stuttgart

Handicap VfB Stuttgart covers Push SV Werder Bremen covers
-2.5 19% — 81%
-2 19% 18% 64%
-1.5 36% — 64%
-1 36% 22% 42%
-0.5 58% — 42%
+0.5 80% — 20%
+1 80% 12% 8%
+1.5 92% — 8%
+2 92% 6% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

VfB Stuttgart keeps clean sheet
31% ✓
SV Werder Bremen keeps clean sheet
12% ✗

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