STUTTGART VS KOLN - GERMANY: BUNDESLIGA MATCH PREVIEW
GERMANY: BUNDESLIGA MATCH DETAILS: STUTTGART VS KOLN
As Stuttgart prepare to host Koln on February 14, 2026, with kick-off at 18:30, this GERMANY: Bundesliga fixture promises an intriguing contest.
STUTTGART PREVIEW IN GERMANY: BUNDESLIGA
Stuttgart, currently 5th in the standings with 39 points from 21 games, trail the leaders by 15 points. They've earned 23 points from 10 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals.
KOLN PREVIEW IN GERMANY: BUNDESLIGA
Koln, sitting 10th with 23 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 9 points from 10 games this season.
Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR STUTTGART VS KOLN
Recent meetings between Stuttgart and Koln have favored Stuttgart, with Koln claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-1).
Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.
In their previous league match against St. Pauli, Stuttgart recorded a 1-2 defeat while lining up in a 3-4-2-1 formation.
Their starting XI featured Nubel, Mittelstadt, Hendriks, Jeltsch, Vagnoman, Stiller, Karazor, Fuhrich, Undav, El Khannouss, Demirovic. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.
Koln's last outing came against RB Leipzig, where they secured a 1-2 defeat using a 4-3-3 system.
Their starting XI featured Schwabe, Ozkacar, Martel, Sebulonsen, Lund, Krauss, Johannesson, Thielmann, El Mala, Ache, Kaminski. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.
Looking ahead, Stuttgart are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Stuttgart and Koln are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR STUTTGART VS KOLN
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Stuttgart's fixtures have averaged 2.9 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Koln's games average 2.5 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.
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