ASPACH, Germany (Interstat) — In a match that defied pregame projections, visiting Ulm and Stuttgart played to a 1-1 draw on Wednesday in a German 3. Liga fixture at WIRmachenDRUCK Arena.

The result saw each team add a single point to their league totals, with Stuttgart moving its record to 12 wins, 13 losses and six draws in 3. Liga play. Ulm’s league record now stands at seven wins, 18 losses and five draws. The draw halted a modest positive run for Stuttgart, which had won three of its previous four matches across all competitions leading into the contest. For Ulm, the point on the road extended its recent unbeaten streak to two matches following a victory last Sunday.

The game’s dynamics were heavily influenced by second-half substitutions. Stuttgart’s Nicolás Sessa opened the scoring just before halftime, finding the net in the 48th minute to give the home side the lead. The assist came from midfielder Christopher Olivier.

Ulm, which had lost the previous head-to-head meeting 3-1 on Nov. 1, 2025, pressed for an equalizer in the second half. It arrived in the 76th minute, courtesy of substitute Lucas Röser, who leveled the score with a well-taken finish. The goal was set up by a pair of substitutes, with Dennis Chessa providing the primary assist after receiving the ball from fellow substitute Leon Dajaku.

The match was a physical affair, with four yellow cards issued by the officiating crew. Ulm’s Chessa was booked just before halftime in the 45th minute. Stuttgart’s Olivier received a caution in the 62nd minute, followed by Ulm forward Mansour Ouro-Tagba in the 70th minute. Stuttgart’s Dajaku was shown a yellow card in the 81st minute as the game grew increasingly tense.

The final outcome stood in stark contrast to statistical forecasts. Interstat’s game simulator had projected a 2-1 victory for Ulm, while its ELO rating system gave Stuttgart a 90.5% probability of winning the match. Neither prediction materialized as both teams shared the spoils in a tightly contested midfield battle.

Ulm will look to build on the road point when it travels to face Hansa Rostock in 3. Liga action on Saturday. Stuttgart’s schedule continues in the same competition, with a visit to Alemannia Aachen also set for Saturday.