VfB Stuttgart dreams of cup victory: final against Bielefeld on Saturday!

VfB Stuttgart dreams of cup victory: final against Bielefeld on Saturday!

The DFB Cup final is on the program in Berlin on Saturday, May 24, 2025, when VfB Stuttgart takes on Arminia Bielefeld. For VfB it is the chance to win the cup for the fourth time, after victories in 1954, 1958 and 1997. The last time the club triumphed was in 1997 with a 2-0 win against the then third division team Energie Cottbus. This year a third division team is in the final again, which increases the excitement even more. Stuttgart qualified for the final with an impressive win in the semi-finals against RB Leipzig, as SWR reports.

The history of VfB Stuttgart in the DFB Cup is characterized by ups and downs. In total, the club has reached the final six times and has been able to claim victory three times so far. The first two titles were won in 1954 and 1958, while the team celebrated their last cup victory in 1997. In the memorable final against Cottbus, it was Giovane Elber who scored both goals that were decisive for the then favorite. However, between these successes there were also many setbacks, including the bitter 2:5 against Bayern Munich in 1986 and the defeats in 2007 and 2013 against 1. FC Nürnberg and again Bayern Munich, who defeated VfB in the final both times DFB documented.

Current form and expectations

The current form of VfB Stuttgart is impressive. In the DFB Cup season so far, the team has consistently impressed and forced itself into the round of the last two without any major difficulties over the course of the tournament. In particular, the semi-final win against RB Leipzig, which was decided after one regular season, shows that VfB is in impressive form and ready to give everything to win the cup again.

In the upcoming final, Stuttgart will face Arminia Bielefeld, who also stood out with a strong performance in the cup. Bielefeld exceeded expectations in every game and will do everything in its power to complete the surprise in the final. The anticipation for the duel is already great, and many fans are hoping for an exciting evening of football in Berlin.

Historical comparisons and statistics

A look at the past shows that Stuttgart has experienced both impressive victories and painful defeats in their cup history. In addition to the triumphs and failures mentioned, there are many other interesting statistics. According to FBRef, teams like Stuttgart have decided many of their games after regular time this season, which underlines the strength and consistency of the team. The upcoming final will not only be the last big game of the season, but also has the potential to once again influence the course of cup history for VfB Stuttgart.

In the coming days we will report on the team's developments and preparations for the decisive game in order to provide fans and interested parties with all the important information. VfB Stuttgart has the chance to write another brilliant performance in DFB Cup history.