Thursday , 2 July 2026

VfB Stuttgart vs 1. FC Koln, DFB-Pokal 2021-22 ROUND 1

DFB-Pokal · 2021-22
VfB Stuttgart
0 – 2
Full Time
1. FC Koln
Wed 27 Oct 2021 · 18:45 UTC Mercedes-Benz Arena HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 75' Mark Uth
Naouirou Ahamada 86' Y

Overview

Match Preview

VfB Stuttgart vs 1. FC Koln — DFB-Pokal at Mercedes-Benz Arena.

Head-to-Head

8
4
3
VfB Stuttgart 15 games · Avg 1.9 goals 1. FC Koln
Last 5 meetings
2021-10-27 VfB Stuttgart 0–2 1. FC Koln 2021-02-20 1. FC Koln 0–1 VfB Stuttgart 2020-10-23 VfB Stuttgart 1–1 1. FC Koln 2017-02-26 1. FC Koln 0–2 VfB Stuttgart 2016-09-24 VfB Stuttgart 2–0 1. FC Koln

Recent Form

VfB Stuttgart
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Oct 1. FC Koln H 0–2 L
24 Oct 1. FC Union Berlin H 1–1 D
16 Oct Borussia Monchengladbach A 1–1 D
02 Oct TSG 1899 Hoffenheim H 3–1 W
26 Sep VfL Bochum 1848 A 0–0 D
19 Sep Bayer 04 Leverkusen H 1–3 L
1. FC Koln
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Oct VfB Stuttgart A 2–0 W
24 Oct Bayer 04 Leverkusen H 2–2 D
15 Oct TSG 1899 Hoffenheim A 0–5 L
01 Oct SpVgg Greuther Furth 1903 H 3–1 W
25 Sep Eintracht Frankfurt A 1–1 D
18 Sep RB Leipzig H 1–1 D

Key Stats

33% Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
27% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at Mercedes-Benz Arena as VfB Stuttgart face off against 1. FC Koln in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with VfB Stuttgart winning 100% of all matches.
  • 10' With 0 assists to his name this season, Marvin Schwabe is clearly more than just a goal scorer for 1. FC Koln.
  • 15' VfB Stuttgart has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 2 of the last 2 meetings.
  • 20' VfB Stuttgart is showing some good football. However, VfB Stuttgart are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 25' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering 1. FC Koln that had 398 games and scored 346 goals.
  • 30' Ondrej Duda is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for VfB Stuttgart so far.
  • 35' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 40' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 45' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Wataru Endo suffering a number of foals already.
  • 46' Mark Uth gets the nod from 1. FC Koln. He replaces Tomas Ostrak and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 51' It looks surprising VfB Stuttgart does not make any changes. Fabian Bredlow has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 56' 1. FC Koln have won 346 goals from 398 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 61' It looks like no one’s ball. 1. FC Koln is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 62' The crowd applauds Mateo Klimowicz as he leaves the pitch. Wahid Faghir steps in for VfB Stuttgart.
  • 67' Jonas Hector has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 72' The whistle greets Dejan Ljubicic as he departs to be replaced by Ondrej Duda.
  • 72' A stunning finish from Anthony Modeste — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 73' Time for substitution for VfB Stuttgart. Daniel Didavi is replaced by Hamadi Al Ghaddioui.
  • 75' Mark Uth has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 75.
  • 77' GOAL! Anthony Modeste scores on 77.
  • 79' The VfB Stuttgart bench stirs into life. Chris Fuhrich is withdrawn and Waldemar Anton gets his opportunity.
  • 80' The VfB Stuttgart manager makes a substitution. Konstantinos Mavropanos departs to be replaced by Omer Faruk Beyaz.
  • 85' The supporters are chanting for Tim Lemperle. He replaces Sebastian Andersson on 85 minute.
  • 86' A meaty challenge results in booking for Naouirou Ahamada on 86.
  • 90' 1. FC Koln make a change. Jan Thielmann trudges off to be replaced by Marvin Obuz on 90 minutes.
  • With this win, 1. FC Koln is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

VfB Stuttgart Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Pellegrino Matarazzo

1. FC Koln Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steffen Baumgart

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Anthony Modeste 4
Sasa Kalajdzic 3
Deniz Undav 2
Enzo Millot 1
Orel Mangala 1
Eric Martel 1
Sebastian Andersson 1
Louis Schaub 1

Head to Head

2021-10-27 VfB Stuttgart 0–2 1. FC Koln 2021-02-20 1. FC Koln 0–1 VfB Stuttgart 2020-10-23 VfB Stuttgart 1–1 1. FC Koln 2017-02-26 1. FC Koln 0–2 VfB Stuttgart 2016-09-24 VfB Stuttgart 2–0 1. FC Koln

VfB Stuttgart Form

2021-10-27 VfB Stuttgart 0–2 1. FC Koln L 2021-10-24 VfB Stuttgart 1–1 1. FC Union Berlin D 2021-10-16 Borussia Monchengladbach 1–1 VfB Stuttgart D 2021-10-02 VfB Stuttgart 3–1 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim W 2021-09-26 VfL Bochum 1848 0–0 VfB Stuttgart D 2021-09-19 VfB Stuttgart 1–3 Bayer 04 Leverkusen L

1. FC Koln Form

2021-10-27 VfB Stuttgart 0–2 1. FC Koln W 2021-10-24 1. FC Koln 2–2 Bayer 04 Leverkusen D 2021-10-15 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 5–0 1. FC Koln L 2021-10-01 1. FC Koln 3–1 SpVgg Greuther Furth 1903 W 2021-09-25 Eintracht Frankfurt 1–1 1. FC Koln D 2021-09-18 1. FC Koln 1–1 RB Leipzig D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.36 VfB Stuttgart xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.09 1. FC Koln xG
I would bet for: VfB Stuttgart or 1. FC Koln 71% + Under 2.5 goals 56%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
VfB Stuttgart41% Draw29% 1. FC Koln30%
Actual: 1. FC Koln win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes50% 0% No50%
Avg goals/match: 2.45
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 70%
30%
± 2.5 44%
56%
± 3.5 24%
76%
± 4.5 11%
89%

Double Chance

VfB Stuttgart or Draw
70%
Draw or 1. FC Koln
59%
VfB Stuttgart or 1. FC Koln
71%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
VfB Stuttgart29% Draw49% 1. FC Koln22%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.7%
0 – 0
10.8%
1 – 0
10.6%
2 – 1
8.4%
0 – 1
8.3%
2 – 0
7.7%
1 – 2
6.7%
0 – 2
Actual
2 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
3.8%
3 – 0
3.5%
1 – 3
2.5%

Asian Handicap — VfB Stuttgart

Handicap VfB Stuttgart covers Push 1. FC Koln covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 12% 80%
-1.5 20% — 80%
-1 20% 22% 59%
-0.5 41% — 59%
+0.5 71% — 29%
+1 71% 17% 12%
+1.5 88% — 12%
+2 88% 8% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

VfB Stuttgart keeps clean sheet
34% ✓
1. FC Koln keeps clean sheet
26% ✗

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