DFB Cup final: VfB Stuttgart vs. Arminia Bielefeld - Who will win?

DFB Cup final: VfB Stuttgart vs. Arminia Bielefeld - Who will win?

Football fans are looking forward to the 2025 DFB Cup final, which will be played on May 24, 2025 at 8 p.m. in the Olympic Stadium in Berlin. VfB Stuttgart and Arminia Bielefeld meet in this hotly contested duel. While Stuttgart is in the DFB Cup final for the first time since 2013, this appearance marks a historic moment for Bielefeld, as it is the first time they have reached the final in the club's history. Southwest24 reports on the anticipation and the challenges that lie ahead for both teams.

Stuttgart has distinguished itself with strong performances in the cup season so far. Coach Sebastian Hoeneß's team was able to prevail against well-known opponents such as RB Leipzig with a 2-1 win in the semi-finals. Stuttgart have won the DFB Cup a total of three times (1954, 1958, 1997) and are aiming for their first major title since winning the Bundesliga in 2007. A win in the final would also ensure the club qualify for the UEFA Europa League. Bundesliga.com highlights that Stuttgart not only has a cup history, but also a strong season despite missing European Cup qualification.

Historic final for Bielefeld

In contrast, Bielefeld has shown great performances in both the league and the cup this season. As a newcomer to the 2nd Bundesliga, the team under coach Mitch Kniat secured the DFB Cup final place after surprisingly defeating Bayer Leverkusen in the semi-finals. Bielefeld is the fourth third division team in DFB Cup history to reach the final and could become the first club from a lower league to bring home the trophy. History could be written on May 24th when they face VfB Stuttgart. Southwest24 emphasizes that Bielefeld's strengths lie in the unbeaten series of 13 games and the solid team performance.

Both teams have optimized their playing styles to achieve the best results. Stuttgart have relied on the performances of key players such as Nick Woltemade and Deniz Undav, while Bielefeld's Noah Sarenren Bazee has scored crucial goals. The omens are exciting as Stuttgart beat Bielefeld 6-0 in their last encounter, but the final is a completely different game.

Preparation for the final

On Saturday, the Olympic Stadium in Berlin will be filled with more than 74,000 spectators, with 24,000 tickets each reserved for the two clubs and the remaining 10,000 being offered for free sale. The refereeing will be taken over by Christian Dingert, supported by Benedikt Kempkes and Nikolai Kimmeyer. Bundesliga.com informs about the referee and TV broadcasts that will be available both on free TV on ZDF and on pay TV on Sky.

While Stuttgart will wear traditional white jerseys, Bielefeld will wear blue colors. The fans of both teams gather to celebrate at Breitscheidplatz for Stuttgart and at Alexanderplatz for Bielefeld. Even if Stuttgart is often the favorite, Bielefeld will do everything in its power to win this historic final. Overall, everyone involved can expect an exciting and unforgettable football game.