Stuttgart vs Koln opens Bundesliga Matchday 2 at the Mercedes-Benz-Arena on Friday, with the hosts fancied to bounce back from a heavy defeat.
Andy Francis has the best bets, a score prediction and the head-to-head record for this Bundesliga clash below.
Premium Tips
Andy is with Stuttgart, who should have too much for Koln at home.
| Premium Tip | Odds | Why we’re backing it |
|---|---|---|
| Stuttgart to win and both teams to score | 6/4 | Stuttgart own this fixture. Across the last six meetings they have four wins and two draws with Koln failing to win any, and they have racked up 11 goals in those games, including a 3-1 home win over Koln last season. That record, plus home advantage, underpins the win side. The both-teams angle is supported by Koln’s scoring in the recent meetings, netting in both the 1-2 and 3-1 games, and by their bright start of three goals in their opening fixture. |
| Dzenan Pejcinovic to score anytime and Gideon Mensah over 2.5 tackles | 14/5 | Pejcinovic carries a genuine scoring pedigree: eight goals from 50 shots with 23 on target across his recent Wolfsburg football, a natural box striker who could cash in if handed minutes against a Koln defence that shipped two on opening day. Mensah is Koln’s left-back, a defensive full-back whose role naturally draws him into tackling duels down the flank. |
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How Stuttgart go into the game
Stuttgart were hammered 5-1 at Bayern on the opening weekend, but home form is where they will rebuild. The Mercedes-Benz-Arena will demand a response.
Dangerous going forward, Stuttgart have the quality to bounce back hard. A convincing home win is the aim.
How Koln go into the game
Koln opened with an entertaining 3-2 win over Hoffenheim, a positive start back in the top flight. Confidence will be high.
Koln carry a threat but can be leaky at the back. A trip to a wounded Stuttgart is a real test.
Stuttgart vs Koln head-to-head
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14/02/26 | Stuttgart | 3-1 | Koln |
| 28/09/25 | Koln | 1-2 | Stuttgart |
| 24/02/24 | Stuttgart | 1-1 | Koln |
| 30/09/23 | Koln | 2-0 | Stuttgart |
| 18/02/23 | Stuttgart | 3-0 | Koln |
Stuttgart have won three of the last five meetings and Koln have not won any.
Stuttgart vs Koln predictions & betting tips
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stuttgart to win | 1/2 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Quality edge, expected response. |
| Over 2.5 goals | 4/11 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Goals expected in Stuttgart. |
| Stuttgart or draw (Double Chance) | 1/6 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Cover on the hosts. |
| Both teams to score | 4/9 | ⭐⭐ | Koln will have a go. |
| Stuttgart to win 3-1 | 8/1 | ⭐⭐ | Headline scoreline. |
Stuttgart vs Koln score prediction
Koln arrive in confidence, but Stuttgart’s home quality should tell after the Bayern battering. Expect a high-scoring home win. Score prediction: Stuttgart 3-1 Koln.
