Our VfB Stuttgart vs Cologne Prediction: 1-1
VfB Stuttgart vs Cologne in the Germany Bundesliga I is scheduled for an 17:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday February 14, 2026. Our analysis suggests a 1-1 stalemate, with both teams capable of scoring, reinforcing BTTS as a valuable choice.
This VfB Stuttgart vs Cologne prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
VfB Stuttgart's Last Match – St Pauli vs VfB Stuttgart
VfB Stuttgart must win to recover from their recent 1-2 Germany Bundesliga I defeat against St Pauli on February 7 and regain momentum. In that match, VfB Stuttgart saw 68% of the ball and created 4 goal attempts, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 St Pauli | 32% | 10 (7) | 1.76 | 11 |
 VfB Stuttgart | 68% | 4 (3) | 0.87 | 22 |
Cologne's Last Match – Cologne vs RB Leipzig
Cologne must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 1-2 Germany Bundesliga I defeat against RB Leipzig on February 8. In that match, Cologne controlled 45% of possession and managed 12 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cologne | 45% | 12 (3) | 1.04 | 49 |
 RB Leipzig | 55% | 20 (4) | 1.91 | 41 |
VfB Stuttgart vs Cologne Stats
Key Stats
| VfB Stuttgart | Cologne | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.87 | Attacking Strength | 0.73 |
| 0.73 | Defence Strength | 1.05 |
| 2.2 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 2.2 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
VfB Stuttgart are averaging 2.2 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Cologne average 1.1 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.
VfB Stuttgart 22-12
Cologne 11-15
What are the odds for this match?
VfB Stuttgart to win: @1.45
Draw: @4.75
Cologne to win: @6.5
Lineups
VfB Stuttgart (4-2-3-1) : Alexander Nubel, Lorenz Assignon, Finn Jeltsch, Julian Chabot, Maximilian Mittelstadt, Atakan Karazor, Chema Andres, Jamie Leweling, Deniz Undav, Chris Fuhrich, Ermedin Demirovic
Cologne (4-4-2) : Marvin Schwabe, Sebastian Sebulonsen, Joel Schmied, Cenk Ozkacar, Kristoffer Lund, Jan Uwe Thielmann, Eric Martel, Tom Krauss, Jakub Kaminski, Ragnar Ache, Marius Bulter