VfB Stuttgart 4-1 1. FC Köln: result and AI prediction

AI match recap

Stuttgart return home needing a sharp reaction after an unforgiving opening-weekend defeat, and the MHPArena is the ideal setting for it. Köln arrive with early confidence but carry important uncertainty through the middle of their defence and around their forward line. Stuttgart’s strongest route is sustained territory, Stiller’s distribution and Undav’s intelligent movement behind the midfield screen. Köln remain dangerous if they can make the contest transitional and release their wide runners before Stuttgart’s back three is set.

Head-to-head analysis

Stuttgart have had the better of this fixture in the recent league meetings, including victories in each of the last two. They are unbeaten across the last five Bundesliga encounters with Köln, a run that reinforces the home side’s comfort in this match-up.

Injuries and absences

Stuttgart are without Zagadou, Diehl and Nartey, with further depth concerns that could restrict options across the defensive and attacking flanks. Köln’s Hübers absence is especially consequential at centre-back, while the late fitness calls on Dallinga and El Mala directly affect their outlet play and pace in transition.

Form (last 5)

VfB Stuttgart vs 1. FC Köln stats

Last meetings

• 2026-02-14VfB Stuttgart 3-1 1. FC Köln
• 2025-09-281. FC Köln 1-2 VfB Stuttgart
• 2024-02-24VfB Stuttgart 1-1 1. FC Köln
• 2023-09-301. FC Köln 0-2 VfB Stuttgart
• 2023-02-18VfB Stuttgart 3-0 1. FC Köln
• 2022-11-191. FC Köln 2-4 VfB Stuttgart

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