VfB Stuttgart vs 1. FC Köln, Bundesliga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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VfB Stuttgart vs 1. FC Köln — Bundesliga .
- VfB Stuttgart 34 games · 62 pts (2026/27)
- 1. FC Köln 34 games · 32 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Robert Schroder
- Referee Jan Neitzel
- Referee Timo Gerach
- Referee Rene Rohde
- Referee Gunter Perl
- Referee Christian Fischer
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Bayern München | 34 | 89 |
| 2 | Borussia Dortmund | 34 | 73 |
| 3 | RB Leipzig | 34 | 65 |
| 4 | VfB Stuttgart | 34 | 62 |
| 5 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 34 | 61 |
| 6 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 34 | 59 |
| 7 | SC Freiburg | 34 | 47 |
| 8 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 34 | 44 |
| 9 | FC Augsburg | 34 | 43 |
| 10 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 34 | 40 |
| 11 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 34 | 39 |
| 12 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 34 | 38 |
| 13 | Hamburger SV | 34 | 38 |
| 14 | 1. FC Köln | 34 | 32 |
| 15 | SV Werder Bremen | 34 | 32 |
| 16 | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | 29 |
| 17 | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | 34 | 26 |
| 18 | FC St. Pauli 1910 | 34 | 26 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 May | 1. FC Köln | H | 2–1 | W |
| 08 May | FC Bayern München | A | 2–2 | D |
| 30 Apr | VfL Wolfsburg | H | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Apr | Hertha BSC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 16 Apr | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | A | 0–0 | D |
| 08 Apr | Borussia Dortmund | H | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 May | VfB Stuttgart | A | 1–2 | L |
| 07 May | VfL Wolfsburg | H | 0–1 | L |
| 30 Apr | FC Augsburg | A | 4–1 | W |
| 23 Apr | Arminia Bielefeld | H | 3–1 | W |
| 16 Apr | Borussia Mönchengladbach | A | 3–1 | W |
| 09 Apr | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | H | 3–2 | W |
Season Stats
| VfB Stuttgart | 1. FC Köln | |
|---|---|---|
| #4 | Position | #14 |
| 62 | Points | 32 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 18 / 8 / 8 | W / D / L | 7 / 11 / 16 |
| 71 | Scored | 49 |
| 49 | Conceded | 63 |
| +22 | GD | -14 |
| 1.82 | PPG | 0.94 |
| 53% | Win % | 21% |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
27%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
VfB Stuttgart are 4th (62 pts). 1. FC Köln are 14th (32 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — VfB Stuttgart and 1. FC Koln get this one started.
- 5' VfB Stuttgart currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 10' VfB Stuttgart are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined 1. FC Koln backline.
- 12' Sasa Kalajdzic adds to his 1 season tally! VfB Stuttgart lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
- 13' A goal from the Austria international Sasa Kalajdzic! He fires home on 13 to make it 2-0!
- 18' VfB Stuttgart has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 2 of the last 2 meetings.
- 23' VfB Stuttgart seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 28' Steffen Baumgart was booked on 28.
- 33' Florian Muller is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for 1. FC Koln so far.
- 38' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both VfB Stuttgart and 1. FC Koln are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 43' It looks surprising VfB Stuttgart does not make any changes. Waldemar Anton has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 46' A change in the 1. FC Koln ranks — Jonas Hector exits the field as Jannes-Kilian Horn enters on 46.
- 51' The 24-year-old Tim Lemperle has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 56' 1. FC Koln fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 58' It is a substitution in VfB Stuttgart team. Chris Fuhrich is replaced by Erik Thommy on 58 minute.
- 59' Anthony Modeste does the damage! The net is bulging and 1. FC Koln surge ahead!
- 59' VfB Stuttgart make a change. Tiago Tomas trudges off to be replaced by Omar Marmoush on 59 minutes.
- 64' VfB Stuttgart are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against 1. FC Koln's shape.
- 65' The crowd applauds Kingsley Ehizibue as he leaves the pitch. Benno Schmitz steps in for 1. FC Koln.
- 70' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Steffen Baumgart will be considering his options from the bench.
- 75' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 78' The crowd applauds Mark Uth as he leaves the pitch. Ondrej Duda steps in for 1. FC Koln.
- 79' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Jannes-Kilian Horn.
- 81' The referee calls foul for Benno Schmitz. He receives a Yellow card.
- 85' Tanguy Coulibaly is ready to make an impact after coming on for Atakan Karazor at the 85 minute mark.
- 90' Tanguy Coulibaly picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 90' The whistle greets Erik Thommy as he departs to be replaced by Roberto Massimo.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. VfB Stuttgart take all three points.
Lineups
VfB Stuttgart Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 5
- 23
- 1
- 2
- 24
-
22
Chris Fuhrich ↓ Erik Thommy 58'
- 3
- 37
- 9
-
18
Tiago Tomas ↓ Omar Marmoush 59'
Bench
- –
-
11
Erik Thommy ↑ 58'
- 30
- 33
- 31
-
7
Tanguy Coulibaly ↑ 85'
- 34
-
17
Omar Marmoush ↑ 59'
- 8
Coach
Pellegrino Matarazzo
1. FC Köln Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 19
- 28
- 4
-
13
Mark Uth ↓ Ondrej Duda 78'
- 14
- 6
-
15
Luca Kilian ↓ Tim Lemperle 78'
- 7
- 20
- 27
Bench
-
17
Kingsley Schindler ↑ 65'
- 24
-
18
Ondrej Duda ↑ 78'
- 1
-
23
Jannes-Kilian Horn ↑ 46'
-
2
Benno Schmitz ↑ 65'
- 21
-
25
Tim Lemperle ↑ 78'
- 47
Coach
Steffen Baumgart
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Anthony Modeste | 4 |
| Sasa Kalajdzic | 3 |
| Deniz Undav | 2 |
| Borna Sosa | 1 |
| Tanguy Coulibaly | 1 |
| Enzo Millot | 1 |
| Orel Mangala | 1 |
| Eric Martel | 1 |
Head to Head
VfB Stuttgart Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.97
VfB Stuttgart xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.4
1. FC Köln xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 65% + Over 2.5 goals 64%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: VfB Stuttgart win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.37
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 3.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 4.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
Double Chance
VfB Stuttgart or Draw
73%
Draw or 1. FC Köln
51%
VfB Stuttgart or 1. FC Köln
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: VfB Stuttgart win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.4%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
6.6%
1 – 2
6.4%
2 – 2
6.3%
1 – 0
6.2%
3 – 1
5.9%
0 – 0
4.9%
3 – 0
4.3%
0 – 1
4.2%
3 – 2
4.1%
0 – 2
3.4%
Asian Handicap — VfB Stuttgart
| Handicap | VfB Stuttgart covers | Push | 1. FC Köln covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 15% | 71% |
| -1.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| -1 | 29% | 21% | 51% |
| -0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 14% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
VfB Stuttgart keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
1. FC Köln keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.