Overview
- VfB Stuttgart lost 1-0 at home to Heidenheim, marking their sixth consecutive Bundesliga home defeat.
- Mathias Honsak scored the decisive goal in the 89th minute, securing Heidenheim's first win in four matches.
- The loss leaves Stuttgart with only one win from their last ten Bundesliga games, highlighting their ongoing form crisis.
- Heidenheim's victory moves them five points clear of the relegation playoff spot, boosting confidence ahead of a key match against VfL Bochum.
- Stuttgart's only remaining path to European qualification is by winning the DFB-Pokal final against third-division Arminia Bielefeld on May 17.