Stuttgart vs Köln prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, September 4, 2026
In the 2nd round of the German Bundesliga, Stuttgart will face Köln on September 4, 2026. The hosts will be expected to secure nothing less than victory.
Stuttgart vs Köln team news and expert analysis
The club from the MHPArena have performed strongly under head coach Hoeneß. Last season, they finished fourth in the league and reached the cup final, where they were beaten by Bayern Munich. They opened the new Bundesliga campaign against the Munich giants, managing little more than a consolation goal in a heavy 1-5 defeat. Before that, however, they had thrashed Hansa Rostock 4-0 away from home in the cup.
Köln returned to the top flight in 2025 after a one-year absence. Even 32 points were enough for them to finish 14th. Having beaten Würzburger Kickers 2-1 away in the cup, they then opened their league campaign at home against Hoffenheim. They managed to take maximum points against a difficult opponent, edging them 3-2.
The cup finalists averaged 2.09 goals scored per game in the 2025/2026 league campaign, while also conceding 1.44. The Bundesliga newcomers averaged 1.44 goals scored and 1.85 conceded.
Head to Head matches: Stuttgart vs Köln
Stuttgart have won five of the last seven official meetings, including both encounters last season, with the other two ending in draws.
The home side look strong enough and will be eager to make amends for their poor start in front of their supporters. We are backing Stuttgart to win this encounter (odds – 1.60).
Stuttgart vs Köln: key statistics and trends
- Stuttgart have lost two of their last three matches
- Köln have won four of their last five matches
Stuttgart vs Köln: Possible starting lineups
Stuttgart are expected to play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Butez - Valle, Chalobah, Ramon, Couto - Mazzitelli, Perrone - Baturina, Paz, Rodriguez - Douvikas
Köln are expected to play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Schwäbe - Mensah, Lochoshvili, Simpson-Pusey, Castro-Montes - Jóhannesson, Krauss - El Mala, Bülter, Thielmann - Ache
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