Stuttgart will be aiming to bounce back to winning ways when they take on Koln in the Bundesliga on Saturday at the MHP Arena.
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Stuttgart vs Koln prediction: Home side to bounce back?
Key stats
- Stuttgart have scored first in four of their last five meetings against Koln.
- Four of Stuttgart's last five games went above the 2.5-goal line.
- There were fewer than 11 corners in six of Koln's last seven matches.
Correct score prediction: Stuttgart 2-1 Koln
Koln have shown signs of revival with two wins in five, but they have also lost three times.
At least three goals were scored in six of Koln's last seven matches, and we expect the trend to continue.
Koln have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last four meetings against Stuttgart, who are undefeated against them in their last seven games.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Both sides to score
HOME: 10/21 (1.48) – 67.6%
DRAW: 19/5 (4.8) – 20.8%
AWAY: 5/1 (6.0) – 16.7%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Stuttgart have suffered their first defeat in seven Bundesliga games when they lost against St Pauli last time. They will be looking to bounce back at home and are priced at 10/21 (1.48), with 67.6% chance of winning.
Six of Koln's last seven games produced goals at both ends, and BTTS – Yes at 3/5 (1.6) with 62.5% implied probability looks tempting.
Both teams have seen fewer than 11 corners in five of their last six matches, and Under 10.5 corners at 7/10 (1.7) with 58.8% looks a decent bet.
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Most recent H2Hs: Advantage Stuttgart
Sebastian Hoeness's side are undefeated against Koln in their last seven matches. In the reverse fixture, they won 2-1 away from home.
Stuttgart have scored first in four of their last five meetings against Koln.
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Stuttgart preview: Team news
The home side are missing a host of players for this game. Stefan Drljaca, Dan-Axel Zagadou, and Lazar Jovanovic are absent, while Justin Diehl has suffered a muscle injury while playing with the under-21s.
Tiago Tomas is also missing, while Luca Jaquez and Nikolas Nartey are doubtful for this game. Jeff Chabot could return at the back.
Predicted lineups: Nubel (GK), Vagnoman, Jeltsch, Chabot, Hendriks, Stiller, Karazor, El Khannouss, Undav, Leweling & Fuhrich
Last five matches:
- 07/02/2026: St Pauli 2-1 Stuttgart (Bundesliga)
- 04/02/2026: Holstein Kiel 0-3 Stuttgart (DFB-Pokal)
- 01/02/2026: Stuttgart 1-0 Freiburg (Bundesliga)
- 29/01/2026: Stuttgart 3-2 Young Boys (UEFA Europa League)
- 25/01/2026: Borussia Monchengladbach 0-3 Stuttgart (Bundesliga)
Koln preview: Team news
Timo Hubers, Luca Kilian, Jahmai Simpson-Pusey, Linton Maina and Alessio Castro-Montes are absent for Koln, while Isak Bergmann Johannesson will be assessed after missing the last game with illness.
Ragnar Ache picked up an injury, but he is cleared to feature, while Dominique Heintz will also be available for selection.
Predicted lineups: Schwabe (GK), Sebulenson, Van den Berg, Ozkacar, Lund, Thielmann, Martel, Krauss, Kaminski, Ache & El Mala
Last five matches:
- 08/02/2026: Koln 1-2 RB Leipzig (Bundesliga)
- 30/01/2026: Koln 1-0 Wolfsburg (Bundesliga)
- 25/01/2026: Freiburg 2-1 Koln (Bundesliga)
- 17/01/2026: Koln 2-1 Mainz 05 (Bundesliga)
- 14/01/2026: Koln 1-3 Bayern Munich (Bundesliga)
Player to watch: Said El Mala
The 19-year-old dazzling left-footed winger is a joy to watch, but there are rough edges to his game. Still young, there is plenty of room for him to develop.
El Mala has scored seven goals and registered two assists in 21 Bundesliga appearances this season, and has been reportedly targeted by Bayern Munich.
