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Fortuna Köln vs Stuttgart II: prediction and stats

3. LigaRegular Season - 10Kick-off on October 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM (UTC)Südstadion, Köln

Fortuna KölnStuttgart II

The Footlab AI model makes Fortuna Köln the favourite at 56%, against 22% for a draw and 22% for Stuttgart II. The most likely score is 1-1. If Fortuna Köln wins, the most likely score is 2-1.

Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome in 54.8% of the 1,754 matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

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

Who will win Fortuna Köln vs Stuttgart II?

Fortuna Köln starts as the favourite with a 179-point Elo edge (2,025 vs 1,846).

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Fortuna Köln winDrawStuttgart II win

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

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Probable lineup for Fortuna Köln vs Stuttgart II

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.

Fortuna Köln

4-5-1
  1. 30Romeo Aigbekaen
  1. 20A. Stanilewicz
  2. 38Bennit Bröger
  3. 11G. Strauch
  4. 7N. Thier
  5. 6T. Geerkens
  1. 3M. Fischer
  2. 22Robin Afamefuna
  3. 17F. Heister
  4. 15David Al-Azzawe
  1. 1L. Winkler

Stuttgart II

4-4-2
  1. 11Oliver Rölke
  2. 39E. Redzepi
  1. 31V. Stange
  2. 7L. Penna
  3. 18J. Luers
  4. 10N. Sessa
  1. 6A. Groiß
  2. 37David Preu
  3. 24Joyeux Masanka Bungi
  4. 29D. Nothnagel
  1. 1Jerik von der Felsen

Computed on October 9, 2026 at 01:42 AM (UTC).

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What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Fortuna Köln have 8 wins, 4 draws and 3 defeats; Stuttgart II have 5, 2 and 8.

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

Fortuna Köln
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Sep 25, 2026Havelse(away)3-13. Liga
Sep 16, 2026SV Wehen(home)0-23. Liga
Sep 13, 2026Hoffenheim II(away)2-23. Liga
Sep 6, 2026Fortuna Düsseldorf(home)0-03. Liga
Aug 29, 2026Verl(away)2-13. Liga
Stuttgart II
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 1, 2026Würzburger Kickers(home)3-3Friendlies Clubs
Sep 19, 2026SSV Jahn Regensburg(home)3-33. Liga
Sep 16, 2026Hansa Rostock(away)2-33. Liga
Sep 13, 2026Preußen Münster(home)1-23. Liga
Sep 6, 2026Würzburger Kickers(away)2-13. Liga

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 4 meetings: 0 Fortuna Köln wins, 0 draws, 4 Stuttgart II wins.

DateScoreCompetition
Mar 12, 2016Fortuna Köln 1-3 Stuttgart II3. Liga
Sep 27, 2015Stuttgart II 3-0 Fortuna Köln3. Liga
Apr 4, 2015Fortuna Köln 0-1 Stuttgart II3. Liga
Sep 28, 2014Stuttgart II 3-1 Fortuna Köln3. Liga

Last archived meeting: Fortuna Köln vs Stuttgart II on Mar 12, 2016

How many goals should we expect?

Fortuna Köln score 1.7 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; Stuttgart II score 2.4 and concede 2.1. The model gives a 64% probability of over 2.5 goals and 62% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Fortuna Köln1.71.149/159/15
Stuttgart II2.42.1211/1513/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Fortuna Köln sit 12th in 3. Liga (9 points from 7 matches) and Stuttgart II sit 15th (7 points from 7 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
12Fortuna Köln7232889
15Stuttgart II721412157

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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 Fortuna Köln vs Stuttgart II?
The Footlab AI model makes Fortuna Köln the favourite at 56%, against 22% for a draw and 22% for Stuttgart II.
Where and when is Fortuna Köln vs Stuttgart II played?
Fortuna Köln vs Stuttgart II is played on October 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM (UTC) at Südstadion, in the 3. Liga.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab AI model gives a 64% 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 54.8% 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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