VfB Stuttgart secured a narrow 2–1 victory over FSV Mainz 05 in the Bundesliga on Sunday, 26 October 2025. The Matchday 8 fixture, which kicked off at 16:30 UTC, was officiated by German referee Felix Zwayer. The two sides went into the interval level at 1–1, but Stuttgart found a second-half winner to claim all three points at home.

For VfB Stuttgart, this result was a vital boost in their push for a strong mid-table standing. At that stage of the 2025–26 season...