Highlights

Matchday 5

FINAL

MHPArena

SV Darmstadt 98

GuirassySerhou Guirassy

90' + 2'

GuirassySerhou Guirassy

32'

MillotEnzo Millot

22'

17'

ZagadouDan-Axel Zagadou

D. Jöllenbeck

MHPArena

0:23

Watch: Guirassy: "I'm so happy about my goals"º

Full time! Stuttgart 3-1 Darmstadt

Stuttgart moved top of the Bundesliga, overnight at least, after Serhou Guirassy instigated a comeback win over Darmstadt. Dan-Axel Zagadou put through his own net to give the winless visitors hope, but Stuttgart were soon level as Guirassy set up Enzo Millot's third goal of the campaign. Guirassy thundered in a second, before supplying Chris Führich for a goal that was chalked off following a VAR review. Guirassy had one of his own ruled out, but made the points safe in added time with his record-equalling 10th goal of the Bundesliga campaign.

Full-time

90'

+ 6

Double change

Guirassy won't get his hat-trick, but Stuttgart will end the night in top spot. Another superb display from the VfB striker.

90'

+ 4

Substitution

Jovan Milošević

Serhou Guirassy

90'

+ 4

Substitution

Anthony Rouault

Pascal Stenzel

90'

+ 3

Guirassy at the double!

Guirassy becomes only the second player in history to reach 10 Bundesliga goals after five matches. It's a lovely finish from the Guinean, dinked over the advancing Schuhen, and it stands following a check for offside. Robert Lewandowski is the only other player to reach double figures at this juncture.

90'

+ 2

Serhou Guirassy

GOAL!

3:1

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.

43 %

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

11.77 m

90'

+ 2

Chance!

Kempe gets a touch on Ronstadt's raking cross, but Nübel dives to his right to make the save.

90'

+ 2

SituationNo goal

ReviewOffside?

DecisionGoal

90'

+ 1

Time added on

Into the first of SIX added minutes as a Stuttgart defender gets in a crucial sliding challenge to stop a low cross from finding Stojilkovic in the box.

90'

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.

Tim Skarke33.77km/h

Silas Katompa Mvumpa33.76km/h

Hiroki Ito33.74km/h

89'

Up and over!

Seydel gets right under a promising free-kick delivery, heading comfortably off target.

89'

Yellow card

Deniz Undav

88'

Not out of it yet!

Darmstadt are still pushing as Stojilkovic drives at the VfB defence and wins a corner. Zagadou heads it clear.

87'

Substitution

Frank Ronstadt

Matthias Bader

86'

Yellow card

Fabian Schnellhardt

84'

Hearts in mouths!

Nübel lets a corner slip through his grasp, but a touch takes it away from the blue shirts at the back post. This is a dangerous scoreline for Stuttgart...

83'

Stenzel!

Lovely play again in the Darmstadt box, with Guirassy pulling the strings. It's played out to Stenzel, who drives straight at Schuhen from 18 yards.

81'

Chance!

Schuhen comes to punch a corner, but gets nowhere near it. Luckily for him, Anton's header goes wide of the post.

Fantasy watch

Guirassy's on 21 points so far, and that's without the star. He tees up Undav, who is thwarted in the one-on-one with Schuhen. Will Stuttgart come to rue these missed chances?

78'

Substitution

Fabian Schnellhardt

Fabian Holland

78'

Substitution

Aaron Seydel

Mathias Honsak

78'

Changes!

Führich and Millot have caused problems for Darmstadt all night long. The visitors will be glad to see the back of them. Lieberknecht also rings the changes in an attempt to turn the tide.

78'

Substitution

Jamie Leweling

Enzo Millot

78'

Substitution

Deniz Undav

Chris Führich

78'

Substitution

Tobias Kempe

Tim Skarke

77'

Yellow card

Filip Stojilkovic

72'

One-sided contest

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).

but still only one goal in it...

xGoals

1.62

0.04

Goals

72'

Goal attempts

5off target

8on target

2off target

0on target

71'

Yellow card

Tim Skarke

70'

Flowing football

Mittelstädt's involved immediately, turning away and finding the feet of Guirassy. He touches it off for Millot, who miscues his attempt and shoots straight at Schuhen. Let-off for Darmstadt.

69'

Fresh legs

Mittelstädt's on for Silas. Another set of pacey legs for Darmstadt to contend with...

68'

Substitution

Maximilian Mittelstädt

Silas Katompa Mvumpa

67'

Tails up

Führich shoots wide and Guirassy finds the arms of Schuhen in quick succession. VfB still asking all the questions...

66'

Goal chalked off!

We're back to 2-1. Guirassy was a offside in the build-up to the goal.

63'

SituationGoal

ReviewOffside?

DecisionNo goal

63'

Führich adds a third!

Breathing space for Stuttgart after a dominant start to the second half. Darmstadt back off as Guirassy and Führich combine on the edge of the area, with the latter bending in a confident finish.

62'

Yellow card

Clemens Riedel

59'

Schuhen on guard

Darmstadt's last line of defence is called on again after a couple of bites at the cherry from Guirassy.

57'

No penalty

Mehlem gets the ball in the Stuttgart area. He goes to ground under Zagadou's challenge, but the referee is unmoved.

53'

Darmstadt survive!

Silas and Millot cause panic in the Darmstadt box. Guirassy gets off a shot that's blocked. Silas picks it up, but Schuhen recovers the ground and smothers the cross.

48'

Stenzel from range!

The Stuttgart right-back hits his shot really well. The ball's swerving, at an awkward height and takes a bounce in front of the diving Schuhen, who does well to hold onto it.

47'

Stuttgart back at it

Guirassy and Millot show their telepathic understanding with a slick interchange. Millot goes on the outside of his marker in the box, but his cross is straight into the arms of Schuhen.

46'

Second 45!

The MHP Arena is bouncing as play resumes. One change at the break, with Stuttgart-owned Pfeiffer making way for Stojilkovic in the Darmstadt attack.

Kick-off!

45'

+ 4

Substitution

Filip Stojilkovic

Luca Pfeiffer

Half-time

Half-time! Stuttgart 2-1 Darmstadt

Stuttgart have been brilliant since going behind, with Guirassy setting up the equaliser before thundering in his ninth Bundesliga goal of the season. As things stand, VfB will be going to bed top of the standings...

45'

+ 3

Chance!

Führich drives into the the Darmstadt box, before being caught in two minds and dragging wide. Silas was lurking to his left, in an unmarked position.

45'

+ 2

Holland booked

Führich and Millot try to play a quick one-two; too quick for Holland, who's very late on Millot.

45'

+ 1

Yellow card

Fabian Holland

42'

High-quality finishing from Stuttgart

xGoals

0.92

0.01

Goals

42'

Goal attempts

2off target

5on target

1off target

0on target

39'

Guirassy on the prowl

Guirassy, hunting his 10th goal of the season, tries to bring a Stenzel cross under wraps, but it's an awkward one to get right and Schuhen is able to collect.

Stuttgart on fire...

... Darmstadt's defence is terrified!

32'

Guirassy goal!

Incredible! Guirassy collects a pass from Führich outside the box, turns to face goal and drives an unstoppable strike into the top corner. That's nine goals from as many efforts on target for the electric Stuttgart striker. Talk about efficient!

32'

Serhou Guirassy

GOAL!

2:1

Goal probability

11 %

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

20.21 m

31'

Worth a go!

Millot and Guirassy combine again on the edge of the Darmstadt area. Millot takes aim from 18 yards, but slips as he does so and doesn't trouble Schuhen.

30'

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.

Hiroki Ito33.74km/h

Mathias Honsak32.67km/h

Silas Katompa Mvumpa31.70km/h

29'

Right idea

Millot hangs up a cross from the right. Zagadou tries to knock it down for Guirassy, but it's too close to Schuhen. VfB back in charge...

25'

Goal glut continues

xGoals

That's 140 goals for the season. Another 30 and we'll tie the all-time Bundesliga record after five matchdays.

xGoals

0.52

0.0

Goals

23'

Stuttgart hit back!

What a response! Guirassy has his back to goal as he controls a ball into the box, before laying it off for Millot to side-foot past Schuhen. So simple, so effective. That's 14 goals conceded for Darmstadt, and 15 scored for VfB.

23'

SituationGoal

ReviewOffside?

DecisionGoal

22'

Enzo Millot

GOAL!

1:1

Goal probability

21 %

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

13.67 m

18'

Darmstadt lead!

The visitors build down the right-hand side. Skarke fires in a low cross and Zagadou, attempting to cut it out at the near post, pokes the ball into his own net.

17'

Dan-Axel Zagadou

OWN GOAL!

0:1

14'

Stuttgart in charge

Very assured start from Stuttgart. They're circulating the ball with real confidence.

Possession (%)

6733

11'

Alert goalkeeping

Schuhen has to be on his toes as Silas chases down a deflected pass. The Darmstadt keeper gets there first and hoofs clear.

Early caution

Stuttgart loanee Pfeiffer is the first player into the book, following a high boot on Karazor.

Yellow card

Luca Pfeiffer

Win probability

Home advantage and on fire, it's easy to see why VfB are such heavy favourites.

69.5 %

Now

68.7 %

Chance!

Darmstadt are caught ball-watching from a Stiller a corner, but Zagadou can't direct his header on target.

Here we go!

The ball's rolling in Stuttgart. The hosts will go top, overnight at least, if they avoid defeat.

Kick-off!

Goal mania!

We've seen 138 Bundesliga goals so far this season, with Stuttgart scoring a league-leading 14, thanks in no small part to 5-0 wins in their first two home games of the campaign.

Atmosphere building

The Red Hot Chilli Peppers' 'Can't Stop' is being played at the MHP Arena. Perhaps that's what the eight-goal Guirassy's been listening to before games. The man's addicted to scoring right now!

Watch: Stuttgart warm-up