The Wolves ended their winless run at the fifth time of asking on Saturday, beating VfB Stuttgart 2-1 away from home to keep their European hopes alive. A penalty, awarded after a handball by a Stuttgart defender, proved decisive ten minutes from time, with Mohammed Amoura once again playing a key role in the victory. The 24-year-old set up Tiago Tomas to make it 1-1 before keeping his cool from the spot for his ninth goal of the season.
More facts and figures
- VfL have now registered more Bundesliga wins over Stuttgart (23) than against any other side.
- Mattias Svanberg replaced the injured Maximilian Arnold as captain on Saturday.
- The Wolves have won six league games on their travels this term, twice as many as in front of their own supporters. They currently boast the second best away record in the division.
- After also setting up VfL’s equaliser, Amoura has now been involved in 16 goals in 20 Bundesliga appearances this season (nine goals, seven assists).
- Jonas Wind made his 100th competitive appearance for the Wolves in Stuttgart, while Kevin Behrens played in his 100th Bundesliga match.
- Amoura was named Man of the Match by VfL fans with 47 per cent of the vote. Patrick Wimmer came second with 18 per cent, with Tomas finishing third on 13 per cent.
- Kilian Fischer picked up his fifth yellow card of the campaign in Stuttgart and will now miss the upcoming home game against Bochum.
Head-to-head
- Attempts: VfB 10 – VfL 7
- Distance covered: VfB 115.25 km – VfL 115.36 km
- Possession: VfB 58% – VfL 42%
- Challenge success rate: VfB 58% – VfL 42%
- Pass completion rate: VfB 85% – VfL 73%
- Dribble success rate: VfB 54% – VfL 42%
- Fastest player: Jamie Leweling (VfB) 34.88 km/h – Tiago Tomas (VfL) 33.8 km/h
- Most distance covered: Angelo Stiller (VfB) 11.6 km – Aster Vranckx (VfL) 11.9 km
