VfB Stuttgart continued their impressive form with a 2-1 comeback win away at 1. FSV Mainz 05 on March 7, 2026. This Bundesliga triumph showcased Stuttgart's resilience, as they overturned a first-half deficit to claim all three points at the MEWA ARENA. Mainz started the brighter of the two sides and were rewarded with a goal from a well-executed break, taking a lead into the halftime interval. Stuttgart emerged for the second half with renewed purpose and leveled the score early on through a deflected effort from the edge of the area. The match winner came with about twenty minutes remaining, as Stuttgart's pressure told and a low cross was turned in from close range. Mainz pushed for an equalizer but found Stuttgart's defense, led by their captain, in determined mood. The victory solidified Stuttgart's place in the Champions League qualification spots, while Mainz remained dangerously close to the relegation zone. The Mainz coach expressed frustration at his team's inability to hold onto a lead, and the Stuttgart manager praised his squad's belief. Stuttgart's match-winner was Serhou Guirassy, who netted his team's second goal to complete the turnaround.