Saturday , 22 August 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
100% Clean Sheets
VfB Stuttgart this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

VfB Stuttgart
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for VfB Stuttgart to score. At the same time, 1. FC Koln does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 5 minutes.
  • 10' 1. FC Koln come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 15' Kingsley Schindler has been relatively quiet despite scoring 3 goals in his last 277 appearances.
  • 20' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His VfB Stuttgart side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 25' VfB Stuttgart currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 30' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 35' Tim Lemperle, a Germany , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 40' Fabian Bredlow is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for VfB Stuttgart tonight.
  • 45' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 46' Mark Uth has so much to prove this time. He replaces Tomas Ostrak on 46 minute.
  • 51' The home supporters are growing impatient. VfB Stuttgart must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 56' 1. FC Koln is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 61' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 62' VfB Stuttgart manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Wahid Faghir is hanging Mateo Klimowicz on the field on 62 minute.
  • 67' It’s high time Steffen Baumgart made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 72' Ondrej Duda is replacing Dejan Ljubicic for the 1. FC Koln side.
  • 72' Brilliant from the ! Anthony Modeste makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 72.
  • 73' The supporters are chanting for Hamadi Al Ghaddioui. He replaces Daniel Didavi on 73 minute.
  • 75' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Mark Uth.
  • 77' Anthony Modeste adds to his 0 season tally! 1. FC Koln lead 0-2 — and this changes everything.
  • 79' It is a substitution in VfB Stuttgart team. Chris Fuhrich is replaced by Waldemar Anton on 79 minute.
  • 80' Omer Faruk Beyaz has so much to prove this time. He replaces Konstantinos Mavropanos on 80 minute.
  • 85' Sebastian Andersson makes way for Tim Lemperle at the 85 minute mark. A tactical switch from 1. FC Koln.
  • 86' A meaty challenge results in booking for Naouirou Ahamada on 86.
  • 90' The 1. FC Koln bench stirs into life. Jan Thielmann is withdrawn and Marvin Obuz gets his opportunity.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for VfB Stuttgart.

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
Wataru Endo 1
Gil Dias 1
Borna Sosa 1
Tanguy Coulibaly 1
Enzo Millot 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.