Highlights
All over!
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Full-time
90'
+ 6
90'
+ 5
Holding firm
Schalke are showing fantastic resilience and concentration here as they look to get the job done.
90'
+ 2
Substitution
90'
+ 1
5 minutes left
The board goes up - Stuttgart have five minutes left to get something out of this game.
90'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
87'
Within touching distance
Just a few minutes separate Schalke from a huge three points.
82'
Looking for a breakthrough
Stuttgart are still looking for an equaliser, but have not tested Fährmann since that Endo header.
Sosa on target
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79'
Substitution
78'
Substitution
15 minutes left
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74'
Evenly-matched
Goal attempts
4off target
6on target
6off target
5on target
73'
Triple change
Reis makes three substitutions as he looks to wrestle back some momentum.
72'
Substitution
72'
Substitution
72'
Substitution
71'
Bredlow saves!
A rare foray forward in this half produces a Schalke shot on target as Zalazar forces a save from Bredlow with a free-kick. From the resulting corner, Eder Balanta's header flies just wide of the post.
Huge improvement
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69'
Over!
It's all Stuttgart now as they manage another effort. This time, Mavropanos shoots over the bar. Can they find that equaliser?
66'
So close!
Fährmann makes a huge stop - again from an Endo header - to keep Schalke in front, before Silas pokes the rebound over the bar. Tense times for Schalke!
66'
Substitution
64'
Game on!
Sosa, who has looked lively in this second half, shoots from distance - an effort which the previously solid Fährmann lets slip through his grasp. Just under 30 minutes left for Stuttgart to find an equaliser!
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Big half-hour for Reis
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60'
Coulibaly curls wide
The substitute takes aim but cannot get find the target.
59'
Huge ask for Stuttgart
'Die Schwaben' have not come from behind to pick up even a point when 2-0 down at half-time since 2014, when they drew 3-3 with Leverkusen. They are giving it a go here though!
57'
Substitution
51'
Save!
Fährmann is called into action, leaping into the air to palm away Sosa's curling ball. A good beginning to this half for Stuttgart.
51'
Schalke clear
But it's well defended by Schalke, who clear relatively easily.
50'
Stuttgart corner
A chance for Borna Sosa to whip in a dangerous ball...
49'
Schalke more efficient
Possession (%)
4456
46'
Double change
Labbadia makes two changes, introducing Dan-Axel Zagadou and Tanguy Coulibaly as he looks to freshen up his XI.
46'
Off we go again!
Stuttgart kick off the second half as they face an uphill task.
Kick-off!
45'
+ 2
Substitution
45'
+ 2
Substitution
Schalke looking good!
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Half-time
Superb Zalazar
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41'
Stunning!
Schalke are turning on the style here! Zalazar, who has been so impressive so far, does well down the left and plays a ball into the middle. Marius Bülter still has a lot to do, but he displays incredible confidence and composure as he backheels a first-time shot into the corner. 'Die Königsblauen' are in dreamland!
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
36'
Zalazar denied!
Zalazar hits a sweet volley goalwards, but Fabian Bredlow stands strong. Zalazar then encourages the crowd to make even more noise as half-time approaches.
34'
Endo Stuttgart's most dangerous man
Endo has another attempt, this time firing a shot over the crossbar. That is his third effort of the half already!
32'
Schalke chances
Rodrigo Zalazar, Frey and Tom Krauß all take aim as Schalke look to extend their advantage.
Schalke fans in good voice
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30'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
29'
Schalke in unfamiliar position
This is the first time Schalke have been in front in a game since Matchday 14, against Mainz. Will they be able to handle being in this position?
26'
Improved Stuttgart spell
Endo has another header saved by Fährmann as Stuttgart enjoy some possession in the Schalke half.
Delight for Schalke
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17'
Save
Wataru Endo tests Ralf Fährmann with a header from corner, although it is ultimately a comfortable save for the goalkeeper.
16'
Schalke looking confident
xGoals
The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).
xGoals
1
0.47
0.07
1
Goals
15'
Chance
Stuttgart win the ball back in the final third, but Chris Führich fires well over the bar. A sight of goal for the visitors, though!
13'
Fantastic atmosphere
The crowd were well up for this before kick-off, and this place is now positively bouncing!
10'
The wait is over!
Schalke take the lead, scoring for the first time in five league matches! It's a devastating move down the left as Michael Frey breaks down the left, and his cross is perfectly placed for Drexler to head home.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
A first
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4'
Positive
A good start from Schalke as they look to put their opponents under pressure. No clear-cut chances yet but they have at least displayed intent.
1'
And we're off!
Schalke get us underway!
Kick-off!
Get well soon Dirk!
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In the tunnel
The two sides are getting ready to enter the pitch ahead of this match - almost show-time!
Stuttgart's inspiration
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Schalke's "chance"
It's Stuttgart today and fellow relegation strugglers Bochum next weekend for basement boys Schalke. Here's how coach Reis is feeling about it all: “We have picked up points in four straight games and know that we have two important games coming up. These two games are a chance for us to put us back in the race. We want to take it.”
VfB team news
Perhaps unsurprisingly, Stuttgart are unchanged today, with their XI for this match the same as that which started the 3-0 win against Cologne last time out.
Schalke team news
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Stuttgart subs
F. Müller, Vagnoman, Zagadou, Coulibaly, Nartey, Tomas, Perea, Pfeiffer, Kastaranas
Stuttgart starting XI
Bredlow - Anton, Mavropanos, Ito, Sosa - Endo (c), Karazor, Haraguchi - Gil Dias, Silas, Führich
Schalke subs
Schwolow, Greiml, Kaminski, J. Müller, Latza, Mohr, Balanta, Terodde, Karaman
Schalke starting XI
Fährmann - Aydin, Yoshida (c), Jenz, Matriciani - Kral, Krauß - Drexler, Zalazar, Bülter - Frey
Battle at the bottom
Today's meeting between Schalke and Stuttgart could have huge ramifications on the Bundesliga relegation battle with the hosts starting the day just six points clear of their bottom-place visitors. Schalke can pull away from the drop with all three points, while VfB would reel the Royal Blues in if they claim victory. A lot to play for.
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