Arminia Bielefeld face VfB Stuttgart today, Saturday, May 24th, 2025, in the DFB-Pokal Final. This highly anticipated match will be held at the Olympiastadion Berlin in Berlin, Germany, with kickoff scheduled for 11:30 PM IST. This is a historic final, with Arminia Bielefeld, the 3. Liga champions, looking to complete a fairy-tale cup run against Bundesliga side VfB Stuttgart.
Arminia Bielefeld vs VfB Stuttgart Form (Last 5 Matches – All Competitions)
Arminia Bielefeld: W-W-D-W-W (Last 5 3. Liga matches: W-W-D-W-W, DFB-Pokal: W-W-W-W-W)
VfB Stuttgart: W-W-W-L-W (Last 5 Bundesliga matches: W-W-W-L-W, DFB-Pokal: W-W-W-W-W)
Arminia Bielefeld vs VfB Stuttgart Head-to-Head (Last 5 Meetings)
- Oct 19, 2022: VfB Stuttgart 6 – 0 Arminia Bielefeld (DFB-Pokal)
- Apr 2, 2022: Arminia Bielefeld 1 – 1 VfB Stuttgart (Bundesliga)
- Nov 6, 2021: VfB Stuttgart 0 – 1 Arminia Bielefeld (Bundesliga)
- May 22, 2021: VfB Stuttgart 0 – 2 Arminia Bielefeld (Bundesliga)
- Jan 20, 2021: Arminia Bielefeld 3 – 0 VfB Stuttgart (Bundesliga)
In 26 direct matches, VfB Stuttgart has won 14, Arminia Bielefeld has won 5, and 7 matches ended in a draw. While Stuttgart dominated the most recent DFB-Pokal encounter, Arminia Bielefeld had won three consecutive Bundesliga meetings prior to that.
Arminia Bielefeld vs VfB Stuttgart Team News
Arminia Bielefeld: Arminia Bielefeld will be without Robert Uldrikis (knee) and Nassim Boujellab (knee). Lukas Kunze is recovering from a cold but is expected to be fit. Central defender Semi Belkahia is sidelined due to knee surgery. Marius Wörl and Julian Kania, their top scorer in all competitions, will be key to their upset bid.
VfB Stuttgart: VfB Stuttgart faces some injury concerns, with Angelo Stiller (ankle) a major doubt. Leonidas Stergiou (foot) and Yannik Keitel (thigh) are also out. Ameen Al Dakhil, Dan-Axel Zagadou, and El Bilal Toure are unavailable due to injuries. Deniz Undav and Nick Woltemade, who have been in good scoring form, are expected to lead the attack.
Arminia Bielefeld vs VfB Stuttgart Predicted Lineups
Arminia Bielefeld Predicted Lineup (4-3-3): Kersken; Hagmann, Schneider, Russo, Oppie; Schreck, Corboz, Wörl; Sarenren Bazee, Grodowski, Grosser.
VfB Stuttgart Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1): Nübel; Vagnoman, Jeltsch, Chabot, Mittelstädt; Karazor, Millot; Leweling, Undav, Führich; Woltemade.
Arminia Bielefeld vs VfB Stuttgart Match Facts
- Arminia Bielefeld have already secured promotion to the 2. Bundesliga as champions of the 3. Liga.
- Arminia Bielefeld are competing in their first-ever DFB-Pokal final. They have beaten four Bundesliga teams (Werder Bremen, Freiburg, Union Berlin, and holders Bayer Leverkusen) on their way to the final.
- VfB Stuttgart finished 9th in the Bundesliga but can secure a UEFA Europa League spot by winning the DFB-Pokal.
- Stuttgart is competing in their seventh DFB-Pokal final, having won it three times previously (most recently in 1997).
- Arminia Bielefeld are currently on a 13-match unbeaten run in all competitions.
- This is the first DFB-Pokal final since 2011 to feature a non-Bundesliga team.
Arminia Bielefeld vs VfB Stuttgart Score Prediction
This DFB-Pokal final pits a confident, in-form Arminia Bielefeld, who have proven their giant-killing ability, against a Bundesliga side in VfB Stuttgart that has also found form at the end of the season. While Stuttgart are favorites on paper due to their league standing, Bielefeld’s incredible cup run and determination to make history cannot be underestimated. Expect a competitive match with goals from both sides. Stuttgart’s overall quality might just give them the edge in what could be a memorable final. Prediction: Arminia Bielefeld 1-2 VfB Stuttgart.
Where to Watch Arminia Bielefeld vs VfB Stuttgart
The match kicks off at 11:30 PM IST. Here’s how you might be able to watch in some regions:
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- In India, the DFB-Pokal final will be available on FanCode.
- In the United States, you can watch the match on ESPN+ and fuboTV.
- In the United Kingdom, the match will be broadcast on Premier Sports.
- In Canada, the match can be streamed on DAZN.
- In Germany, the match will be shown live on Sky Sports and ZDF.
- Check your local listings for other broadcasters in your region.
Looking for Free Ways to Watch?
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