Stuttgart celebrates Derby victory! Undav meets at the crucial moment!

In an exciting Swabian derby, VfB Stuttgart secured a narrow 1-0 win against FC Augsburg in the Bundesliga on January 12, 2025. The decisive goal scored Deniz Undav, who was substituted in the 65th minute and met shortly after his substitution, as ZDF . Stuttgart brings the victory closer to international places, while Augsburg has serious problems in the relegation battle and only won one of the last eight games.

VfB Stuttgart dominated the game with more possession, but initially could not play out any clear chances. Augsburg adjusted to the game better after half an hour and used an effective pressing. In the first half, goalkeeper Alexander Nübel prevented a gap when he parried strongly against Robert Gumny.

Undav's return and defensive strength

Deniz Undav, who returned after an injury in November, showed his shape and scored his sixth goal in this Bundesliga season in ten missions for VfB Stuttgart, like yahoo sports reported. After the game, Undav expressed his joy over the return and emphasized the importance of the team's defensive performance, praising the defenders. Stuttgart is now facing an intensive phase, since five games are still pending by the end of January, including RB Leipzig, Freiburg, Mainz, Slovan Bratislava and Paris St. Germain.