Arminia Bielefeld v Stuttgart

The 2024/25 football season has been defined by shock results and underdog triumphs, and third-tier Arminia Bielefeld are on the cusp of writing the most remarkable chapter yet.

Despite the odds being firmly stacked against them, Bielefeld head into the DFB-Pokal final with belief and momentum, having already dispatched four Bundesliga sides en route to Berlin. Awaiting them are a Stuttgart side fresh from three consecutive Bundesliga victories and determined to cap their domestic campaign with silverware. But as we've seen countless times this season, particularly in knockout football, form and status count for little in a one-off final.

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➡️ Nick Woltemade to Score Anytime @ 2.40 on Paddy Power

Nick Woltemade comes into this final in clinical form. Stuttgart’s striker is the joint-top scorer in the competition with four goals and has found the net in each of his last three games, tallying six goals across his last 10 starts.

His movement and size make him a constant threat in the box, particularly against lower-league opposition that often struggle with aerial duels and transitions. Leading the line for Stuttgart, Woltemade will have chances, and he’s in exactly the kind of form to convert them.

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⚪ Denis Undav

While Denis Undav’s attacking influence is unquestionable, his discipline remains a persistent concern. Averaging 1.34 fouls per 90 minutes this season, the Stuttgart forward has committed at least one foul in nine of his last 11 starts, including four of his last five, a testament to his aggressive pressing and overzealous challenges in the final third.

His record in the DFB-Pokal is equally telling, having committed a foul in each of his three appearances in the competition. With Arminia Bielefeld’s midfield drawing 20 fouls across the tournament, their technical, evasive style presents the kind of challenge that often tempts Undav into rash or cynical fouls when pressing from the front or tracking back.

Given the stakes of a cup final and the likelihood of high-tempo transitions, Undav’s aggressive nature puts him in prime position to register at least one foul once again.

⚪ Atakan Karazor

Atakan Karazor shoulders much of Stuttgart’s defensive responsibility in midfield, but often walks the disciplinary tightrope while doing so. Averaging 1.39 fouls per 90, the captain has committed two or more fouls in five of his last eight appearances, highlighting a consistent pattern of physical intervention.

That trend has extended into the DFB-Pokal, where Karazor committed three fouls in the quarter-finals and two in the semi-finals - a sign of how intense and high-pressure knockout football often exposes his lack of restraint.

Arminia Bielefeld’s central midfield has proven troublesome throughout this competition, drawing 20 fouls in total, with their movement and tempo unsettling even Bundesliga-level opposition. In a final where Stuttgart will be expected to dominate the ball and contain transitions, Karazor’s role as disruptor puts him in a prime position to rack up multiple fouls.

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📊 Arminia Bielefeld v Stuttgart Form & Tactics

Arminia Bielefeld head into the DFB Cup final as one of the most extraordinary underdog stories in recent German football history.

Crowned 3. Liga champions, Mitch Kniat’s men have torn up the script in this year’s competition, eliminating a string of top-tier sides including holders Bayer Leverkusen, Werder Bremen, Freiburg, and Union Berlin. Now, potentially just 90 minutes from history, Bielefeld stand on the cusp of becoming the first team outside Germany’s top two divisions to lift the DFB Cup - and with it, seal a remarkable domestic double and a place in the 2025/26 UEFA Europa League group stage.

Yet, despite their fairytale journey, the numbers suggest Bielefeld have run a little hot in their finishing, more than they have dominated opponents. They’ve scored 11 goals from just 6 xG, attempted the 3rd-fewest passes, and rank 6th-lowest for shots on target. Defensively, they've conceded the most xG of any team in the tournament, while also accumulating 14 yellow cards - the 2nd-most in the competition. All of which points to a side riding their luck, or perhaps, enjoying a season that feels destined.

Standing in their way is a seasoned Stuttgart outfit, seeking their first major trophy since their 2006/07 Bundesliga title. Sebastian Hoeneß’s side come into the final fresh off a rousing end to their league campaign, capped by a statement win over RB Leipzig.

Stuttgart’s pedigree and quality are reflected in their cup statistics. They average 61.8% possession and lead all teams in touches in the opposition box. They’re also 2nd in big chances created and corners won, highlighting their ability to dominate territory and create consistent danger.

Having swept Bielefeld aside 6-0 in their last DFB Cup encounter in 2022/23, Stuttgart will be confident of asserting their class once again. But if this season has taught us anything, it’s that Bielefeld should never be counted out.

🏁 Arminia Bielefeld v Stuttgart Ref Watch

• Referee: Christian Dingert

• Stats are on a per game basis and are taken from 2024/25 games (17 total)

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