Tuesday , 21 July 2026

VfB Stuttgart vs 1. FC Köln, Bundesliga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2023-24
VfB Stuttgart
1 – 1
Full Time
1. FC Köln
Sat 24 Feb 2024 · 14:30 UTC Mercedes-Benz Arena 54,500 HT 45' · FT 45'
Enzo Millot 53' 1–0
1–1 62' Eric Martel
Anthony Rouault 42' Y

Overview

Match Preview

VfB Stuttgart vs 1. FC Köln — Bundesliga at Mercedes-Benz Arena.

Match Details

  • Referee Patrick Ittrich
  • Assistant 1 Sascha Thielert
  • Assistant 2 Thomas Gorniak

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

8
4
3
VfB Stuttgart 15 games · Avg 1.9 goals 1. FC Köln
Last 5 meetings
2024-02-24 VfB Stuttgart 1–1 1. FC Köln 2023-09-30 1. FC Köln 0–2 VfB Stuttgart 2023-02-18 VfB Stuttgart 3–0 1. FC Köln 2022-08-28 1. FC Köln 0–0 VfB Stuttgart 2022-05-14 VfB Stuttgart 2–1 1. FC Köln

Recent Form

VfB Stuttgart
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
24 Feb 1. FC Köln H 1–1 D
17 Feb SV Darmstadt 98 A 2–1 W
11 Feb 1. FSV Mainz 05 H 3–1 W
06 Feb Bayer 04 Leverkusen A 2–3 L
03 Feb SC Freiburg A 3–1 W
27 Jan RB Leipzig H 5–2 W
1. FC Köln
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
24 Feb VfB Stuttgart A 1–1 D
16 Feb SV Werder Bremen H 0–1 L
11 Feb TSG 1899 Hoffenheim A 1–1 D
03 Feb Eintracht Frankfurt H 2–0 W
27 Jan VfL Wolfsburg A 1–1 D
20 Jan Borussia Dortmund H 0–4 L

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)
27% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

VfB Stuttgart are 4th (62 pts). 1. FC Köln are 14th (32 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and VfB Stuttgart launch into their encounter with 1. FC Koln.
  • 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 10' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 15' It is a cagey affair so far. VfB Stuttgart in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past 1. FC Koln's compact 4-2-3-1.
  • 20' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. VfB Stuttgart needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 25' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 25 minutes.
  • 30' Both keepers have barely been tested. VfB Stuttgart and 1. FC Koln are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 35' It looks surprising VfB Stuttgart does not make any changes. Hiroki Ito has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 40' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Linton Maina made 291 appearances and scored 10 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 42' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Anthony Rouault.
  • 47' It’s high time Timo Schultz made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 52' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 53' Enzo Millot adds to his 0 season tally! VfB Stuttgart lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
  • 58' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 59' The 1. FC Koln manager makes a substitution. Denis Huseinbasic departs to be replaced by Faride Alidou.
  • 60' 1. FC Koln ring the changes. Justin Diehl has done his job and it is now time for Linton Maina to step up.
  • 62' GOAL! Eric Martel fires home to make it 1-1!
  • 65' Maximilian Mittelstadt has so much to prove this time. He replaces Anthony Rouault on 65 minute.
  • 67' Mahmoud Dahoud has so much to prove this time. He replaces Atakan Karazor on 67 minute.
  • 72' Sargis Adamyan gets the nod from 1. FC Koln. He replaces Florian Kainz and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 77' 1. FC Koln come into this ranked 16 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 82' Supporters expect more eagerness from Dejan Ljubicic, as he is very good at scoring at Mercedes-Benz Arena with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 86' Fresh legs for VfB Stuttgart! Jamie Leweling comes on to replace Enzo Millot.
  • 90' 1. FC Koln ring the changes. Jan Thielmann has done his job and it is now time for Steffen Tigges to step up.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-1.

Lineups

VfB Stuttgart Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Sebastian Hoeneß

1. FC Köln Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Timo Schultz

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

2024-02-24 VfB Stuttgart 1–1 1. FC Köln 2023-09-30 1. FC Köln 0–2 VfB Stuttgart 2023-02-18 VfB Stuttgart 3–0 1. FC Köln 2022-08-28 1. FC Köln 0–0 VfB Stuttgart 2022-05-14 VfB Stuttgart 2–1 1. FC Köln

VfB Stuttgart Form

2024-02-24 VfB Stuttgart 1–1 1. FC Köln D 2024-02-17 SV Darmstadt 98 1–2 VfB Stuttgart W 2024-02-11 VfB Stuttgart 3–1 1. FSV Mainz 05 W 2024-02-06 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 3–2 VfB Stuttgart L 2024-02-03 SC Freiburg 1–3 VfB Stuttgart W 2024-01-27 VfB Stuttgart 5–2 RB Leipzig W

1. FC Köln Form

2024-02-24 VfB Stuttgart 1–1 1. FC Köln D 2024-02-16 1. FC Köln 0–1 SV Werder Bremen L 2024-02-11 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 1–1 1. FC Köln D 2024-02-03 1. FC Köln 2–0 Eintracht Frankfurt W 2024-01-27 VfL Wolfsburg 1–1 1. FC Köln D 2024-01-20 1. FC Köln 0–4 Borussia Dortmund L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
2.26 VfB Stuttgart xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.05 1. FC Köln xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 63% + VfB Stuttgart to win 62%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
VfB Stuttgart62% Draw21% 1. FC Köln17%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes58% 0% No42%
Avg goals/match: 3.31
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 84%
16%
± 2.5 63%
37%
± 3.5 42%
58%
± 4.5 24%
76%

Double Chance

VfB Stuttgart or Draw
83%
Draw or 1. FC Köln
38%
VfB Stuttgart or 1. FC Köln
79%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
VfB Stuttgart46% Draw39% 1. FC Köln15%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
9.5%
2 – 0
9.3%
1 – 0
7.8%
3 – 1
7.1%
3 – 0
6.8%
0 – 0
5.1%
2 – 2
4.9%
1 – 2
4.4%
4 – 1
4.1%
4 – 0
3.8%
3 – 2
3.8%

Asian Handicap — VfB Stuttgart

Handicap VfB Stuttgart covers Push 1. FC Köln covers
-2.5 22% — 78%
-2 22% 19% 59%
-1.5 41% — 59%
-1 41% 22% 37%
-0.5 63% — 37%
+0.5 84% — 16%
+1 84% 10% 6%
+1.5 94% — 6%
+2 94% 4% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

VfB Stuttgart keeps clean sheet
36% ✓
1. FC Köln keeps clean sheet
11% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.