VfB Stuttgart vs RB Leipzig

Stuttgart and Leipzig played out a 1-1 draw at the MHPArena in a match that could have gone either way. The home side had more attempts on goal with ten shots to their visitors' eight, but Leipzig's superior possession—53 percent to Stuttgart's 47—meant they controlled large spells of the game. Both sides created chances without ever quite taking full control, and the draw felt about right given how the match unfolded. The result leaves both teams with something to feel pleased about, though also something to regret. Stuttgart will be frustrated not to have converted their shot count into three points on home turf, while Leipzig will reflect on missed opportunities despite dominating the ball. It's the kind of stalemate that nobody particularly wanted, but both squads will take a point and move on to their next fixture.

VfB Stuttgart and RB Leipzig drew 1-1 at MHPArena, in a game that could easily have finished either way. Neither team could really take control of the ball for long, with VfB Stuttgart holding 47% possession, close enough to an even split to explain why the game never settled into one side's favour. Both sides had spells on top without ever pulling clear, and the shot count on the day backs up just how tight things were. A draw is rarely the result either team sets out to get, but on this occasion it was a fair reflection of ninety minutes where chances were shared roughly evenly. Below is a closer look at exactly how the numbers from the match broke down.