Arminia Bielefeld v VfB Stuttgart Prediction and Betting Tip - Odds, H2H and Preview Predictions

Arminia Bielefeld v VfB Stuttgart Prediction:

This weekend marks the final of the DFB Pokal, with both Arminia Bielefeld and VfB Stuttgart travelling to Berlin for what promises to be a fairytale affair. With the German football league season now over, Stuttgart finished ninth, meaning that Europa League qualification through the league is beyond them. However, a victory on Saturday would secure their place in Europe, offering some redemption after a mixed campaign.

For third-tier Arminia Bielefeld, they'll be looking to cause one last upset and claim the DFB Pokal title for the first time in the club's history. This clash won’t phase Bielefeld one bit, as they’ve already secured impressive scalps by defeating last year’s champions Bayer Leverkusen, along with Bundesliga clubs Werder Bremen, Freiburg, and Union Berlin.

Where to Watch

This match is being broadcast on Premier Sports 2 with a kick-off time of 19:00 on Saturday 24th May.

Key Stats:

• Bielefeld are bidding to become the 22nd different winner of the DFB Cup era
• Stuttgart's Nick Woltemade is the top scorer in the competition with four goals
• Bielefeld could become the first ever winning of the DFB Pokal outside of Germany's top two divisions

Arminia Bielefeld v VfB Stuttgart Previews, Form and Players to Watch:

Arminia Bielefeld Preview:

This has been a season to remember for Arminia Bielefeld, as they have become the fairytale story of Germany's biggest cup competition. Not only have they made it to the final, but they have also secured promotion back to Bundesliga 2 after two consecutive relegations in previous seasons. They come into this final on a 12-game unbeaten run, which ironically included a victory against Stuttgart's U21 side last month. However, there’s no doubt that this weekend’s final will be a completely different test for them.

Predicted Line Up (3-4-3): Kersken; Schneider, Russo, Grosser; Hagmann, Schreck, Corboz, Oppie; Sarenren-Bazee, Grodowski, Worl

The player to look out for on Saturday for Bielefeld is their young forward, Julian Kania, who is on loan from Nürnberg. He has been in fantastic form, scoring 16 goals in all competitions and playing a key role in helping propel the Blues to promotion and into the cup final. His pace and clinical finishing will certainly be a threat to Stuttgart's defence.

VfB Stuttgart Preview:

Saturday's final will be Stuttgart's seventh appearance in the DFB Pokal, a competition in which they have already been victorious three times. However, they have lost their last two finals, and ironically, the last time they won the trophy was in 1997 against third-tier side Energie Cottbus. Stuttgart come into this final in good form, having ended the Bundesliga season with three victories, scoring eight goals in the process.

Predicted Line Up (3-5-2): Neubel; Jeltsch, Chabot, Stenzel; Leweling, Karazor, Rieder, Millot, Mittelstadt; Demirovic, Woltemade

Head-to-Head Stats - Arminia Bielefeld v VfB Stuttgart

Saturday’s clash will be the first time these two sides have met in over three years, with the last encounter seeing Stuttgart win 6-0 back in 2022. However, that result is an outlier, as Bielefeld have won three of the last five meetings, with one draw. For this upcoming clash, though, head-to-head stats and previous form don’t mean too much, as it’s a final, and anything can happen.

• Stuttgart 6-0 Bielefeld, October 2022
• Bielefeld 1-1 Stuttgart, April 2022
• Stuttgart 0-1 Bielefeld, November 2021
• Stuttgart 0-2 Bielefeld, May 2021
• Bielefeld 3-0 Stuttgart, January 2021

Betting Tips for Arminia Bielefeld v VfB Stuttgart

Bielefeld have done incredibly well to make it this far, and it won't be easy for Stuttgart to lift the cup. Given the attacking potential on both sides, our team of betting experts recommends that the best tip for this game is Both Teams To Score. A £10 stake at Highbet at odds of 1.70 could see a potential return of up to £17.

(odds subject to change)

Final Prediction:

We think Saturday could mark the end of the fairytale for Bielefeld, as defeating another team two divisions above them may prove just one step too far. While it's certainly possible for them to cause another upset, we still believe Stuttgart will come away as champions, having the experience and quality to secure the trophy in this final.

Arminia Bielefeld 1-3 VfB Stuttgart