Arminia Bielefeld will take on Stuttgart in the DFB-Pokal final on Saturday, 24 May, on what is always a special day in the German football calendar.
Arminia Bielefeld are looking to become the first team from the third tier of German football to win the cup, a feat that would go down as one of the most impressive in history.
Stuttgart, meanwhile, are looking to win their fourth DFB-Pokal title this weekend after last winning the competition back in 1997.
Ahead of the big game, check out our Arminia Bielefeld vs Stuttgart prediction below.
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Arminia Bielefeld vs Stuttgart prediction: Underdogs to put up a good fight
Key stats
- Arminia Bielefeld haven't lost a match by two goals or more in any of their last 20 outings.
- Stuttgart have won just one of their last six matches by two goals or more.
- More than two goals have been scored in each of Arminia Bielefeld's last three cup matches.
Correct score prediction: Arminia Bielefeld 1-2 Stuttgart
Although we're backing Stuttgart to just edge this match, we believe it would be a shock if they steamroll Arminia Bielefeld on Saturday. The 3.liga side have ended the season in super fashion, albeit against teams far weaker than Stuttgart, but that momentum will count for something.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Stuttgart start as big favourites
- HOME: 9/2 (5.50) – 18.2%
- DRAW: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.8%
- AWAY: 4/9 (1.44) – 69.2%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Arminia Bielefeld vs Stuttgart odds are weighted in favour of the Bundesliga side, but not by as much as you might have expected. Ladbrokes has given Stuttgart a 69.2% chance of victory, while Arminia Bielefeld have been given an 18.2% chance of getting the win inside 90 minutes.
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Most recent H2Hs: A first meeting in three years
This will be the first time since 2022 that these two sides have met, and Arminia Bielefeld will be hoping for a better result this time around. On that occasion, Stuttgart won 6-0 in a second-round DFB-Pokal tie to inflict Arminia Bielefeld with their heaviest ever cup defeat.
Germany DFB Pokal 19/10/22
VfB Stuttgart
Arminia Bielefeld
Germany Bundesliga I 02/04/22
Arminia Bielefeld
VfB Stuttgart
Germany Bundesliga I 06/11/21
VfB Stuttgart
Arminia Bielefeld
Elite Club Friendlies 23/07/21
VfB Stuttgart
Arminia Bielefeld
Germany Bundesliga I 22/05/21
VfB Stuttgart
Arminia Bielefeld
Arminia Bielefeld preview: Formation dilemmas
Arminia Bielefeld have a couple of options for this match in respect to formations and personnel, which isn't a bad thing as it will keep Stuttgart guessing until he last moment. Primarily, they play with a back four, but they have had success in the cup this season against Bundesliga opposition using a back three. Either way, striker Joel Grodowski has a huge role to play.
Predicted lineup: Kersken (GK), Schneider, Russo, Grosser, Hagman, Corboz, Schreck, Oppie, Bazee, Worl, Grodowski
Germany 3. Liga 11/05/25
W
Unterhaching
1
Arminia Bielefeld
2
Germany 3. Liga 03/05/25
D
Dynamo Dresden
1
Arminia Bielefeld
1
Germany 3. Liga 27/04/25
W
FC Ingolstadt
0
Arminia Bielefeld
3
Germany 3. Liga 19/04/25
W
Hansa Rostock
0
Arminia Bielefeld
4
Germany 3. Liga 13/04/25
W
FC Viktoria Ku00f6ln
0
Arminia Bielefeld
2
Stuttgart preview: Key man could be out
Stuttgart will feel they should win this match with a second-string unit, but they will still be hoping that midfield general Angelo Stiller can shake off an injury and play. At the back, Leonidas Stergiou is definitely out with a foot injury.
Predicted lineup: Nubel (GK), Jeltsch, Chabot, Hendriks, Vagnoman, Millot, Karazor, Mittelstadt, Leweling, Undav, Woltemade
Germany Bundesliga I 11/05/25
W
Augsburg
0
VfB Stuttgart
4
Germany Bundesliga I 03/05/25
W
St Pauli
0
VfB Stuttgart
1
Germany Bundesliga I 25/04/25
L
Heidenheim
1
VfB Stuttgart
0
Germany Bundesliga I 19/04/25
D
Union Berlin
4
VfB Stuttgart
4
Germany Bundesliga I 13/04/25
L
Werder Bremen
2
VfB Stuttgart
1
Player to watch: Deniz Undav
Deniz Undav has failed to deliver the same level of performance that he did during his first season at Stuttgart last season, but the former Brighton man has still put up figures of 11 goals and five assists in all competitions this season. Undav remains one of Stuttgart's best players, and he could be the key to unlocking the highly anticipated parked Arminia Bielefeld bus.