Match Centre

Stuttgart's 70% possession and territorial control (15 shots, 6 corners) masked fundamental inefficiency, with their 1.62 xG underperforming Demirović's brace (5', 83'). Gladbach's 30% possession yielded higher-quality chances (2.66 xG), capitalizing on transitions - Scally (38') and Machino (51') punished defensive lapses before Mohya's assist-goal combo (66') proved decisive. The visitors generated 60% of their shots inside the box (12/16) despite 156 fewer completed passes, converting three of six on-target efforts.

Tactically, Gladbach's 3-4-2-1 exploited Stuttgart's high line, with Scally (1 goal, 1 assist) and Mohya (1 goal, 1 assist) combining for both goals in a six-minute second-half blitz. Stuttgart's xG deficit (-1.04) and Gladbach's superior shot conversion rate (19% vs 13%) revealed the crucial gap - the hosts managed just three saves despite out-shooting their opponents. The decisive stat: Gladbach scored from 50% of their on-target shots while Stuttgart needed five attempts per goal.