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1. FC Köln vs VfB Stuttgart: prediction and stats

BundesligaRegular Season - 19Kick-off on January 30, 2027 at 02:30 PM (UTC)RheinEnergieSTADION, Köln

1. FC KölnVfB Stuttgart

The Footlab AI model makes VfB Stuttgart the favourite at 46%, against 24% for a draw and 30% for 1. FC Köln. The most likely score is 1-1. If VfB Stuttgart wins, the most likely score is 1-2.

Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome in 53.9% of the 5,175 matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Nov 9, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win 1. FC Köln vs VfB Stuttgart?

VfB Stuttgart starts as the favourite with a 196-point Elo edge (2,243 vs 2,048).

30%24%46%
1. FC Köln winDrawVfB Stuttgart win

Computed by the Footlab AI model from our own data only, with no AI analysis.

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Probable lineup for 1. FC Köln vs VfB Stuttgart

Computed by Footlab AI from our own data only: recent lineups, squads and known absences. It does not take the press or last-minute absences into account.

1. FC Köln

3-5-2
  1. 30M. Bülter
  2. 10S. El Mala
  1. 37L. Maina
  2. 3B. Sosa
  3. 28S. Sebulonsen
  4. 23Paul Okon-Engstler
  5. 47M. Moore
  1. 22Jahmai Simpson-Pusey
  2. 5T. Krauß
  3. 2J. Schmied
  1. 1M. Schwäbe

VfB Stuttgart

3-4-2-1
  1. 26D. Undav
  1. 10C. Führich
  2. 18J. Leweling
  3. 11B. El Khannouss
  4. 21G. Prömel
  5. 7M. Mittelstädt
  6. 16A. Karazor
  1. 3R. Hendriks
  2. 24J. Chabot
  3. 14L. Jaquez
  1. 41D. Seimen

Computed on November 9, 2026 at 09:30 AM (UTC).

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What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, 1. FC Köln have 6 wins, 5 draws and 4 defeats; VfB Stuttgart have 9, 1 and 5.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

1. FC Köln
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Nov 8, 2026Bayer Leverkusen(home)1-2Bundesliga
Nov 1, 2026Union Berlin(away)1-1Bundesliga
Oct 27, 2026Union Berlin(home)5-0DFB Pokal
Oct 24, 2026FC Schalke 04(home)0-0Bundesliga
Oct 16, 2026Eintracht Frankfurt(away)0-1Bundesliga
VfB Stuttgart
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Nov 7, 2026Werder Bremen(home)1-0Bundesliga
Nov 3, 2026Galatasaray(away)0-2UEFA Champions League
Oct 31, 2026Bayer Leverkusen(away)4-2Bundesliga
Oct 28, 2026SC Paderborn 07(away)1-0DFB Pokal
Oct 23, 2026Borussia Mönchengladbach(home)2-3Bundesliga

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 0 1. FC Köln wins, 1 draw, 5 VfB Stuttgart wins.

DateScoreCompetition
Sep 4, 2026VfB Stuttgart 4-1 1. FC KölnBundesliga
Feb 14, 2026VfB Stuttgart 3-1 1. FC KölnBundesliga
Sep 28, 20251. FC Köln 1-2 VfB StuttgartBundesliga
Feb 24, 2024VfB Stuttgart 1-1 1. FC KölnBundesliga
Sep 30, 20231. FC Köln 0-2 VfB StuttgartBundesliga
Feb 18, 2023VfB Stuttgart 3-0 1. FC KölnBundesliga

Last archived meeting: VfB Stuttgart vs 1. FC Köln on Sep 4, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

1. FC Köln score 2.1 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; VfB Stuttgart score 2.0 and concede 0.9. The model gives a 65% probability of over 2.5 goals and 66% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
1. FC Köln2.11.3311/1511/15
VfB Stuttgart2.00.966/158/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

1. FC Köln sit 15th in Bundesliga (9 points from 9 matches) and VfB Stuttgart sit 8th (12 points from 9 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
8VfB Stuttgart9405151512
151. FC Köln923410149

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How does Footlab AI compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. When bookmakers publish odds for the match, their consensus is built into the calculation: that is what proved most accurate on past matches. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for 1. FC Köln vs VfB Stuttgart?
The Footlab AI model makes VfB Stuttgart the favourite at 46%, against 24% for a draw and 30% for 1. FC Köln.
Where and when is 1. FC Köln vs VfB Stuttgart played?
1. FC Köln vs VfB Stuttgart is played on January 30, 2027 at 02:30 PM (UTC) at RheinEnergieSTADION, in the Bundesliga.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab AI model gives a 65% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome (home win, draw or away win) in 53.9% of the matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing, a level comparable with the bookmakers' favourite. The comparison with bookmakers and the breakdown by competition and Elo gap are published on the accuracy page.

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