VfB Stuttgart secured their fifth consecutive home victory across competitions, turning around a deficit to beat Mainz 05 and strengthen their third-place league position. Coach Sebastian Hoeneß surprised with a fully rotated lineup, including Dagon Zagadou's first Bundesliga start in over 13 months after injury, and new players like Stenzel and Al-Dakhil. The match featured a controversial handball decision leading to Mainz's early goal by Amiri, followed by a stunning equalizer from Führich. Stuttgart responded with a precise shot from Undav, assisted by Nübel, who also scored in the match. Mainz, struggling in the league, remains at the bottom, while Stuttgart's solid performance boosts their confidence ahead of a second match against Mainz in three days in the DFB-Pokal. The game was broadcast on Sky, with live updates available on SPORT1, and highlighted the tactical rotations and key moments, including yellow cards for Stenzel, Mwene, and others, and multiple substitutions. The match underscores Stuttgart's strong home form and Mainz's ongoing challenges.