Eintracht Frankfurt vs VfB Stuttgart
Match recap
Eintracht Frankfurt and VfB Stuttgart drew 2–2 in their Bundesliga fixture. Burkardt and Burkardt scored for Eintracht Frankfurt; José María Andrés Baixauli and Nartey replied for VfB Stuttgart. Expected-goals data put the chance balance at 2.56 for Eintracht Frankfurt versus 1.32 for VfB Stuttgart. Eintracht Frankfurt sit 8th in the Bundesliga table while VfB Stuttgart are 4th.
Analysis
As the Bundesliga season nears its climax, Eintracht Frankfurt host VfB Stuttgart in what promises to be a pulsating encounter. Both sides have plenty to play for, but Stuttgart's recent form and attacking prowess suggest they might just sneak the win on the road.
Eintracht Frankfurt sit 8th in the table, struggling to find consistency, while VfB Stuttgart hold a strong 4th place with a superior goal difference and points tally. Historically, their meetings average over three goals, hinting at an open and entertaining match at Frankfurt's home ground.
Stuttgart's attacking trio, led by Deniz Undav, who boasts 9 goals in his last 10 games, looks set to test Frankfurt's leaky defence. Meanwhile, Eintracht's Jonathan Burkardt remains a constant threat upfront. Both teams have shown a tendency to concede and score freely, making a 3-2 scoreline a very plausible outcome. The midfield battle will be crucial, with Can Uzun's creativity for Frankfurt and Farès Chaïbi's set-piece threat for Stuttgart likely to influence the game.
Prediction
We predict a thrilling 3-2 victory for VfB Stuttgart, with the halftime score locked at 1-1. Expect a competitive match with around four cards issued, reflecting the intensity and stakes involved. Stuttgart's superior form and goal-scoring ability on the road give them the edge in this encounter.
Outcome probability
Key Insights
Stuttgart's attacking trio in strong form
Undav, Leweling, and Chaïbi show high goal and assist rates, likely to exploit Frankfurt's defense.
Frankfurt's defense concedes frequently at home
High average goals conceded (1.56) at home suggests vulnerability to Stuttgart's attack.
Frankfurt's scoring streak vs defensive lapses
Frankfurt scores consistently but also concedes in last 5 home games, indicating open play.
Uzun's creative link-up with Burkardt and Kalimuendo
Uzun's assists and key passes create scoring chances for forwards, enhancing Frankfurt's attack.
No significant injuries reported for either team
Both teams have full squads available, so tactical choices will be key.
Key Takeaways
In summary, while Eintracht Frankfurt will fight hard on home turf, VfB Stuttgart's attacking quality and recent momentum should see them secure a narrow but deserved away win. Fans can look forward to an exciting, high-scoring game with plenty of drama.
- Previous matches between Eintracht Frankfurt and VfB Stuttgart average 3.4 goals per game.
- VfB Stuttgart currently rank 4th in the Bundesliga, ahead of Eintracht Frankfurt who are 8th.
- Stuttgart have a significantly better goal difference (+26) compared to Frankfurt this season.
- Deniz Undav has scored 9 goals in his last 10 games, leading Stuttgart's attack.
- Jonathan Burkardt is Frankfurt's top scorer recently with 8 goals in 10 games.
- The predicted halftime score is 1-1, consistent with the fulltime 3-2 outcome.
- Four total cards are expected, indicating a competitive and physical match.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Eintracht Frankfurt
Away — VfB Stuttgart
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
José María Andrés Baixauli
Assist: Führich
Bahoya
José María Andrés Baixauli
Yellow Card
Nartey
Assist: Undav
Kalimuendo
Chaïbi
Yellow Card
Götze
Amenda
Yellow Card
Uzun
Mittelstädt
Yellow Card
Demirović
Yellow Card
Burkardt
Penalty
Führich
Mittelstädt
Kristensen
Demirović
Nartey
Burkardt
Penalty
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Bayern München | 34 | 28 | 5 | 1 | +86 | 89 |
| 3 |  RB Leipzig | 34 | 20 | 5 | 9 | +19 | 65 |
| 4 |  VfB Stuttgart | 34 | 18 | 8 | 8 | +22 | 62 |
| 5 |  1899 Hoffenheim | 34 | 18 | 7 | 9 | +13 | 61 |
| 7 |  SC Freiburg | 34 | 13 | 8 | 13 | -6 | 47 |
| 8 |  Eintracht Frankfurt | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | -4 | 44 |
| 9 |  FC Augsburg | 34 | 12 | 7 | 15 | -16 | 43 |
Match Statistics
Eintracht Frankfurt
Starting XI
- 4Robin Leon KochD
- 5Aurèle Florian AmendaD
- 13Rasmus Nissen KristensenD
- 15Ellyes Joris SkhiriM
- 19Jean-Mattéo Bahoya NégoceM
- 20Ritsu DōanM
- 21Nathaniel BrownD
- 23Michael ZettererG
- 25Arnaud Kalimuendo-MuingaF
- 27Mario GötzeM
- 42Can Yılmaz UzunM
Substitutes
- 3Arthur Nicolas TheateD
- 7Ansgar KnauffF
- 8Farès ChaïbiM
- 9Jonathan Michael BurkardtF
- 16Hugo Emanuel LarssonM
- 18Mahmoud DahoudM
- 22Timothy ChandlerM
- 29A. AmaimouniF
- 40Kauã SantosG
VfB Stuttgart
3-4-1-2Starting XI
- 3Ramon HendriksD
- 6Angelo StillerM
- 7Maximilian MittelstädtD
- 9Ermedin DemirovićF
- 10Chris Jan FührichM
- 18Jamie LewelingM
- 24Julian Jeffrey Gaston ChabotD
- 26Deniz UndavF
- 28Nikolas Terkelsen NarteyF
- 30José María Andrés BaixauliM
- 33Alexander NübelG
Substitutes
- 1Fabian BredlowG
- 4Josha Mamadou Karaboue VagnomanD
- 8Tiago TomásF
- 11Bilal El KhannoussM
- 14Luca Antony JaquezD
- 22Lorenz AssignonD
- 23Dan-Axel ZagadouD
- 27Badredine BouananiF
- 29Finn JeltschD
Eintracht Frankfurt
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellyes Skhiri | M | 90 | 7.3 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2/2 |
| Can Uzun | M | 60 | 7.2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 4/6 |
| Michael Zetterer | G | 90 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jean-Mattéo Bahoya | M | 17 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 0/1 |
| Nathaniel Brown | D | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| Ritsu Doan | M | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1/2 |
| Aurèle Amenda | D | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Robin Koch(C) | D | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Mario Götze | M | 60 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 0/1 |
| Rasmus Kristensen | D | 80 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Arnaud Kalimuendo | F | 45 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Ayoube Amaimouni Echghouyab | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Arthur Theate | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Hugo Larsson | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kauã Santos | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jonathan Burkardt | F | 30 | 8.0 | 2 | — | 3 | 2 | — | — |
| Timothy Chandler | M | 10 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Farès Chaïbi | M | 45 | 6.9 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — |
| Mahmoud Dahoud | M | 30 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ansgar Knauff | F | 73 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/2 |
VfB Stuttgart
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Nübel | G | 90 | 7.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nikolas Nartey | F | 87 | 7.6 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — |
| Chema Andrés | M | 90 | 7.5 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | — | — |
| Jeff Chabot | D | 90 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Chris Führich | M | 73 | 7.2 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0/1 |
| Maximilian Mittelstädt | D | 73 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Angelo Stiller | M | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| Ramon Hendriks | D | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Deniz Undav(C) | F | 90 | 6.6 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | — |
| Jamie Leweling | M | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Ermedin Demirović | F | 86 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Dan Zagadou | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Badredine Bouanani | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lorenz Assignon | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Fabian Bredlow | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Bilal El Khannouss | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Josha Vagnoman | D | 17 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tiago Tomás | F | 10 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Luca Jaquez | D | 17 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Finn Jeltsch | D | 9 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |