Werder Bremen 0-4 VfB Stuttgart: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Bwin’s post-match review of Werder Bremen 0-4 VfB Stuttgart in the Bundesliga on Sunday, 14 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

VfB Stuttgart won 4-0 against Werder Bremen. The visitors took control in the first half, with Bilal El Khannouss opening the scoring in the 40th minute after a VAR check earlier in the game had denied Deniz Undav a goal at 24 minutes. Jamie Leweling added a second just before the break in the 44th minute, capitalising on Stuttgart’s dominance as Bremen struggled to create chances, reflecting their recent poor form with three losses in five league games.

The second half saw Bremen reduced to ten men when Karim Coulibaly received a second yellow card in the 59th minute, following his first booking at 11 minutes. Deniz Undav extended the lead in the 79th minute, and Chris Führich sealed the rout with an injury-time goal in the 90+7th minute. This convincing victory helps Stuttgart bounce back from consecutive defeats, building on their mixed recent results that include a heavy loss to Bayern München but also a strong win over Augsburg.

Stuttgart’s 63% possession underlined their control of the game, allowing them to dictate the tempo while Bremen were limited to 37% and failed to win a single corner against Stuttgart’s nine. The visitors also recorded four assists compared to Bremen’s zero, highlighting their sharper attacking play, though successful dribbles were close at 47 for Bremen and 43 for Stuttgart, suggesting the hosts had some individual threats on the break. Cards told a story of frustration for Bremen, who picked up two yellows and one red, while Stuttgart stayed disciplined with none.

Both sides used all five substitutions, with Bremen making changes like Niklas Stark replacing Marco Friedl at 57 minutes to shore up defence after the red card, and Stuttgart introducing players such as Chris Führich for Bilal El Khannouss at 76 minutes to maintain momentum. There were no penalties or injury-time goals beyond Führich’s late strike, but Stuttgart’s efficiency in front of goal was clear from their assist tally.

The game shifted decisively in the first half when a VAR review at 24 minutes disallowed a goal for Deniz Undav, but Stuttgart soon broke through with Bilal El Khannouss scoring in the 40th minute, assisted by Jamie Leweling. Leweling then netted himself in the 44th minute, assisted by Finn Jeltsch, giving the visitors a comfortable lead at the break. Bremen’s situation worsened early in the second half as Karim Coulibaly was sent off in the 59th minute for a second yellow card, following his initial booking at 11 minutes for a foul.

Substitutions played a role in the closing stages, with Bremen bringing on Niklas Stark for Marco Friedl at 57 minutes to adjust defensively, while Stuttgart’s changes like Chris Führich replacing Bilal El Khannouss at 76 minutes freshened their attack. This paved the way for Deniz Undav’s 79th-minute goal, assisted by Leweling, and Führich’s stoppage-time finish in the 90+7th minute, assisted by Maximilian Mittelstädt, who had come on for Leweling at 82 minutes.

Werder Bremen lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, focusing on a solid midfield base with players like Senne Lynen anchoring before his substitution for Cameron Puertas at 77 minutes. Key partnerships included Marco Friedl in defence until Niklas Stark replaced him at 57 minutes, while attackers such as Justin Njinmah and Marco Grüll aimed to support the forward line before being substituted for Leonardo Bittencourt and Keke Topp respectively at 77 and 64 minutes. Samuel Mbangula provided width until Isaac Schmidt came on for him at 64 minutes, but the setup struggled against Stuttgart’s pressure.

VfB Stuttgart deployed a 3-4-2-1 shape, emphasising attacking midfielders like Bilal El Khannouss and Jamie Leweling behind Deniz Undav, which allowed fluid transitions and led to goals from all three. Defensive stability came from partnerships involving Finn Jeltsch, who assisted Leweling’s strike before Ameen Al-Dakhil replaced him at 89 minutes, while Nikolas Nartey contributed in midfield until Tiago Tomás came on at 76 minutes. Substitutes such as Chris Führich, who replaced El Khannouss at 76 minutes and scored late, and Maximilian Mittelstädt, on for Leweling at 82 minutes, maintained the team’s momentum.

Bwin’s Man of the Match was Jamie Leweling, who starred for VfB Stuttgart with one goal and two assists, including setting up Bilal El Khannouss and Deniz Undav. His two key passes further demonstrated his influence in breaking down Bremen’s defence, even though he created no big chances. Leweling’s performance was pivotal in Stuttgart’s dominant display before he was substituted for Maximilian Mittelstädt at 82 minutes.

Recent Bundesliga matches:

• Loss: 0-4 vs VfB Stuttgart (H)
• Loss: 2-3 vs Hamburger SV (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs FC Köln (H)
• Loss: 0-2 vs RB Leipzig (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs VfL Wolfsburg (H)

Recent Bundesliga matches:

• Win: 4-0 vs Werder Bremen (A)
• Loss: 0-5 vs FC Bayern München (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Hamburger SV (A)
• Draw: 3-3 vs Borussia Dortmund (A)
• Win: 3-2 vs FC Augsburg (H)

Werder Bremen have just suffered a 0-4 home defeat to VfB Stuttgart, extending their poor run with only one win in their last five league games and adding to recent losses against Hamburger SV and RB Leipzig. Currently 12th on 16 points, they face FC Augsburg on 20 December 2025 at 14:30, with the opponents sitting 15th on 13 points. This match offers Bremen a chance to pull further away from the lower reaches of the table and build some momentum after a tough spell.

VfB Stuttgart have just secured a 4-0 away victory over Werder Bremen, providing a strong response to their recent heavy defeat against FC Bayern München and a loss to Hamburger SV in their last five league outings. Sitting sixth on 25 points, they host TSG Hoffenheim on 20 December 2025 at 14:30, with the visitors fifth on 26 points. A win could help Stuttgart close the gap on the top spots and capitalise on their mixed form, which includes a draw with Borussia Dortmund and a home success against FC Augsburg.

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