Our Cologne vs VfB Stuttgart Prediction: 1-2
Cologne vs VfB Stuttgart in the Germany Bundesliga I is scheduled for an 15:30 GMT kick-off on Sunday September 28, 2025. Our analysis suggests a 1-2 away win, but with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet, BTTS is also worth considering.
Our prediction is supported by key performance data, betting odds and match insights — everything you need is right below to make smarter bets.
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Recent Form Insights
Cologne's Last Match – RB Leipzig vs Cologne
Cologne will look to get back on track following a 1-3 Germany Bundesliga I loss against RB Leipzig on September 20. In that match, Cologne saw 53% of the ball and created 13 goal attempts, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 RB Leipzig | 47% | 16 (8) | 3.44 | 45 |
 Cologne | 53% | 13 (2) | 1.85 | 54 |
VfB Stuttgart's Last Match – VfB Stuttgart vs Celta Vigo
VfB Stuttgart must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 2-1 UEFA Europa League victory over Celta Vigo in their last outing. In that match, VfB Stuttgart recorded 59% possession, firing 12 shots at goal, with 7 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 VfB Stuttgart | 59% | 12 (7) | 1.53 | 76 |
 Celta Vigo | 41% | 7 (1) | 0.52 | 18 |
Cologne vs VfB Stuttgart Stats
Key Stats
| Cologne | VfB Stuttgart | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.72 | Attacking Strength | 1.28 |
| 1.21 | Defence Strength | 0.97 |
| 2.3 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 9/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 3.6 | Average Scored | 2.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Cologne are averaging 3.6 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while VfB Stuttgart average 2.4 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.
Cologne 36-12
VfB Stuttgart 24-15
What are the odds for this match?
Cologne to win: @2.9
Draw: @3.5
VfB Stuttgart to win: @2.35
Lineups
Cologne (4-3-3) : Marvin Schwabe, Sebastian Sebulonsen, Joel Schmied, Timo Hubers, Tom Krauss, Isak Bergmann Johanneson, Eric Martel, Jakub Kaminski, Jan Uwe Thielmann, Ragnar Ache, Linton Maina
VfB Stuttgart (4-2-3-1) : Alexander Nubel, Josha Vagnoman, Luca Jaquez, Julian Chabot, Ramon Hendriks, Atakan Karazor, Angelo Stiller, Tiago Tomas, Bilal El Khannouss, Chris Fuhrich, Ermedin Demirovic
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