Stuttgart vs FC Koln prediction 04.09.2026 | Bundesliga
Stuttgart
Kick off:
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FC Koln
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1.59
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4.93
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5.49
Contents
- Competition: Bundesliga
- Date: 4th September, 2026
- Kickoff: 19:30 UK / 20:30 CEST
- Venue: MHP Arena
VfB Stuttgart welcome FC Köln on Friday for the opening fixture of Bundesliga Matchday 2. Both teams experienced dramatic but contrasting starts to the 2026/27 campaign. Stuttgart suffered a heavy 5-1 defeat away to defending champions Bayern Munich, while Köln produced one of the most exciting results of the opening weekend by beating Hoffenheim 3-2.
Stuttgart vs FC Koln Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Stuttgart
3 : 1
FC Koln
Bundesliga
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FC Koln
1 : 2
Stuttgart
Bundesliga
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Stuttgart
1 : 1
FC Koln
Bundesliga
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FC Koln
0 : 2
Stuttgart
Bundesliga
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Stuttgart
3 : 0
FC Koln
Bundesliga
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FC Koln
0 : 0
Stuttgart
Bundesliga
Stuttgart have enjoyed the better recent record in this fixture. They won both Bundesliga meetings last season, recording a 2-1 away victory in Cologne before beating the Billy Goats 3-1 at the MHPArena in February 2026. In fact, it has been more than a decade since Köln last beat Stuttgart away from home in the Bundesliga.
Stuttgart team overview
Stuttgart's opening-day scoreline against Bayern was harsh, although Sebastian Hoeneß's side briefly brought the game level through Josha Vagnoman before Bayern's superior attacking quality eventually took control.
The 5-1 defeat means Stuttgart have now started three consecutive Bundesliga seasons without collecting points on Matchday 1, making this fixture particularly important psychologically.
Their recent form before the Bayern match was encouraging, including a 4-0 victory over Hansa Rostock and a 3-1 win against Everton during pre-season.
However, Stuttgart are dealing with several injury concerns. Chris Führich is doubtful with a muscle problem, while Luca Jaquez, Dan-Axel Zagadou, Lorenz Assignon, Nikolas Nartey, Jeremy Arévalo, Leo Sauer, Justin Diehl and Dennis Seimen are also listed as unavailable or doubtful.
Last matches of Stuttgart
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Bayern Munich
5 : 1
Stuttgart
Bundesliga
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Hansa Rostock
0 : 4
Stuttgart
DFB Pokal
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Fulham
1 : 0
Stuttgart
Club Friendlies 3
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Stuttgart
3 : 1
Everton
Club Friendlies 3
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Stuttgart
2 : 2
Paris FC
Club Friendlies 3
Stuttgart lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Fabian Bredlow
Defenders
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4
Josha Vagnoman
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29
Finn Jeltsch
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24
Jeff Chabot
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7
Maximilian Mittelstädt
Midfielders
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6
Angelo Stiller
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21
Grischa Prömel
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26
Deniz Undav
Forwards
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8
Tiago Tomás
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18
Jamie Leweling
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17
Dženan Pejčinović
FC Koln team overview
Köln could hardly have asked for a more entertaining start to the new Bundesliga season. Their 3-2 victory over Hoffenheim demonstrated both their attacking potential and their ability to perform under pressure, with new signing Thijs Dallinga scoring twice in the second half. The Dutch forward became the first player since Erling Haaland to score multiple second-half goals on his Bundesliga debut.
Köln's recent preparations were also productive, with victories over Würzburger Kickers and Real Sociedad among their positive pre-season results.
Their main concerns ahead of the trip to Stuttgart involve Luca Waldschmidt, Sebastian Sebulonsen and Timo Hübers, all of whom are currently dealing with injuries.
Last matches of FC Koln
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FC Koln
3 : 2
Hoffenheim
Bundesliga
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Würzburger Kickers
1 : 2
FC Koln
DFB Pokal
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FC Koln
2 : 1
Real Sociedad
Club Friendlies 3
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FC Koln
2 : 2
Hertha Berlin
Club Friendlies 3
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Bergisch Gladbach
0 : 8
FC Koln
Club Friendlies 3
FC Koln lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Marvin Schwäbe
Defenders
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17
Alessio Castro-Montes
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22
Jahmai Simpson-Pusey
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24
Luka Lochoshvili
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14
Gideon Mensah
Midfielders
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5
Tom Krauß
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6
Ellyes Skhiri
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8
Ísak Bergmann Jóhannesson
Forwards
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29
Jan Uwe Thielmann
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10
Said El Mala
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27
Thijs Dallinga
Prediction
The hosts have an excellent recent record against Köln and will be highly motivated to avoid consecutive league defeats at the start of the season. Köln should contribute offensively, but Stuttgart's home advantage could ultimately prove decisive. On top of that, although recent fixtures between these sides have been relatively high-scoring, they have still often stayed under the 3.5-goal mark.
Prediction: Under 3.5 Goals.
Three reasons we expect Under 3.5 Goals
- Seven of the last eight Bundesliga fixtures between these sides have produced under 3.5 goals.
- Four of the last five head-to-head meetings between the sides at the MHP Arena have seen under 3.5 goals.
- Stuttgart may prioritise defensive stability after conceding five goals against Bayern Munich.
Main prediction Stuttgart - FC Koln
Under 3.5 goals
Best Odds:
Megapari
1.92
Stuttgart vs FC Koln standings in Bundesliga
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Bayern München | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 - 1 | +4 | 3 |
| 2 | SC Freiburg | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 - 1 | +3 | 3 |
| 3 | FC Augsburg | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 - 0 | +3 | 3 |
| 4 | RB Leipzig | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 - 0 | +3 | 3 |
| 5 | Borussia Dortmund | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 - 0 | +2 | 3 |
| 6 | FC Köln | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 - 2 | +1 | 3 |
| 7 | Elversberg | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 - 2 | +1 | 3 |
| 8 | FC Union Berlin | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 - 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 9 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 - 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 10 | Paderborn | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 11 | FSV Mainz 05 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 12 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 - 3 | -1 | 0 |
| 13 | TSG Hoffenheim | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 - 3 | -1 | 0 |
| 14 | Hamburger SV | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 - 2 | -2 | 0 |
| 15 | Werder Bremen | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 - 4 | -3 | 0 |
| 16 | Schalke 04 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 - 3 | -3 | 0 |
| 17 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 - 3 | -3 | 0 |
| 18 | VfB Stuttgart | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 - 5 | -4 | 0 |