DSC Arminia Bielefeld vs VFB Stuttgart Prediction, Preview, Player Ratings and Team News | DFB-Pokal

DSC Arminia Bielefeld vs VFB Stuttgart Preview

• Tournament: DFB Pokal Final
• Date: Saturday, 24 May 2025
• Kick-Off Time: 18:00 PM GMT
• Venue: Olympiastadion, Berlin

DSC Arminia Bielefeld and VFB Stuttgart clash to become the 2024/25 DFB-Pokal champions when they face each other in the finale at the Olympiastadion in Berlin. The DSC Arminia Bielefeld vs VFB Stuttgart clash will take place on Saturday, 24 May 2025 at 18:00 PM GMT.

Arminia Bielefeld have defied all odds to reach the DFB Pokal finale. They remain unbeaten in five DFB Pokal matches this season and defeated teams like SC Freiburg, Werder Bremen, and Bayer Leverkusen in the semifinals to reach the final stages. They also won the Liga. 3 (third division) title in style and will play in the Bundesliga 2 next season.

Michel Kniat will be looking to motivate his side for what has to be their best performance of the 2024/25 season, for them to clinch the title. They need to be at their defensive best to keep the threatening Stuttgart frontline at bay. More importantly, Bielefeld needs to take their opportunities perfectly and finish off chances to pull off the ultimate underdog story.

VFB Stuttgart have had a pretty dominant DFB-Pokal campaign, conceding just two goals and scoring 14 goals in their five games. They defeated RB Leipzig in the semifinal to book a place in the final, going strong in the cup despite their shaky form in the Bundesliga, where they finished in 9th place with 50 points from 34 games.

Sebastian Hoeness will be determined to end Stuttgart's trophy drought and will look to ensure they don't take their opponents lightly. They need to play on the offensive, producing thrilling attacking football to outwit their opponents and also be defensively agile to have a dominant performance and clinch the trophy in style!

DSC Arminia Bielefeld Team News

Kniat is likely to miss a few important players for the cup finale. His centre-forward, Roberts Wldrikis, sustained a nasty knee injury a few months ago. He remains out of action until the end of 2025. Midfielder Nassim Boujellab is also out with a ligament injury.

VFB Stuttgart Team News

Unfortunately for Sebastian Houness, he might be without several players. Key players like Dan-Axel Zagadou (ligament), Angelo Stiller (ligament), and Yannik Keitel (hamstring) are all out for the remainder of the season. The likes of Ameen Al Dakhil, Leonidis Stergiou (foot), and Luca Raimund (thigh) are also likely to miss the cup final. Finn Jeltsch also must pass a late fitness test for the game.

DSC Arminia Bielefeld vs VFB Stuttgart Predicted Lineups

DSC Arminia Bielefeld Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):

Goalkeeper: Jonas Thomas Kersken

Defenders: Felix Hagmann, Leon Schneider, Stefano Russo, Louis Oppo

Midfielders: Sam Schreck, Mael Corboz, Maximilian Grosser

Forwards: Noah-Joel Sarenren-Bazee, Marius Worl, Joel Grodowski

VFB Stuttgart Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Alexander Nubel

Defenders: Pascal Stenzel, Finn Jeltsch, Jeff Chabot, Maximilian Mittelstaedt

Midfielder: Atakan Karazor, Enzo Millot, Deniz Undav

Forwards: Jamie Leweling, Chris Fuhrich, Nick Woltemade

DSC Arminia Bielefeld vs VFB Stuttgart Head-to-Head Record

These two German sides have faced each other on 44 occasions in the past. Out of that, VFB Stuttgart have won 20 games and DSC Arminia Bielefeld have won 12 times. In their last five meetings, Stuttgart have won twice and Bielefeld have also won two times.

Key Players to Watch in DSC Arminia Bielefeld vs VFB Stuttgart

Marius Worl (DSC Arminia Bielefeld)

Marius Worl has been a sensation for his side in the DFB-Pokal, scoring three goals and providing three assists in five games so far. He has managed an impressive 30% goal conversion rate and troubled defenders with his unpredictable movement as well as efficiency in the final third.

The 21-year-old will look to provide one last emphatic performance to blow away Stuttgart. He will be looking to be a menace in the wide areas by moving the ball forward and also creating chances with his clever final passes. Worl will be determined to make clever final passes to set things up and also be smart with his finishing to help his side get a big result.

Jamie Leweling (VFB Stuttgart)

Jamie Leweling will look to be the X-factor for Stuttgart in this cup final, despite having little playing time in the competition so far. He's only started one game and scored one goal, but managed a 50% goal conversion rate!

The speedy winger will look to use his clever dribbling ability and unpredictability to be a thorn in the opposition backline and disrupt their shape. He will be tasked to get the ball forward and creating chances with accurate crosses into the box. Leweling will also be relied upon to get into key goal-scoring positions and finish off chances clinically to help his side clinch the title.

DSC Arminia Bielefeld vs VFB Stuttgart Prediction

Both these teams have been able to produce some surprises and outdo the odds to get to the DFB-Pokal final. That is exactly why their meeting in the final should result in an explosive, thrilling battle where neither side will back out without a fierce fight.

Arminia Bielefeld have been the underdog of the competition by producing some amazing performances. However, the explosiveness and lethality of Stuttgart's attack could end up being too overpowering for them. It should be a thrilling battle, but the Bundesliga side should be able to power through to a win.

Prediction: DSC Arminia Bielefeld 1-2 VFB Stuttgart

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