FC Koln vs Stuttgart Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 28 Sep 2025

Bundesliga Betting Preview: FC Koln vs Stuttgart

FC Koln host Stuttgart in this German Bundesliga meeting at RheinEnergieSTADION, with kick-off set for 11:30 on Sunday 28 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Back a Close Game

We’re splitting our Asian Handicap stake between 0 and +0.5 when backing Koln +0.25 at -125 against Stuttgart. We need the hosts to win for a maximum payout although the draw means we also get a return.

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1-1 Draw When Teams Last Clashed

FC Koln suffered a defeat in their last game. A 3-1 scoreline occurred away from home at Red Bull Arena against RB Leipzig. The Billy Goats had two shots on target and 53% possession, with Jan Thielmann getting the goal.

Stuttgart have experienced back-to-back Bundesliga road defeats. In their previous league game, they beat St. Pauli at home, winning 2-0 at MHPArena. Sebastian Hoeness' side were 53% in the possession stakes and recorded eight shots on goal, with Ermedin Demirovic and Bilal El Khannouss both on target.

On Thursday night, Stuttgart beat Celta Vigo 2-1 at home in the Europa League.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Stuttgart have not lost to Koln in the past five meetings, with their last encounter ending in a 1-1 draw at MHPArena. The past 9 H2H matches have resulted in four Stuttgart wins, three draws and two Koln victories.

Bundesliga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	FC Koln	4	2	1	1	9	7	2	9:7	7
8	Stuttgart	4	2	0	2	5	5	0	5:5	6

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Koln have 5 wins, 2 losses and 3 draws, averaging 2.0 goals from 5.0 shots on goal and 13.6 attempts. The Billy Goats have averaged 49.7% possession and 5.1 corners per match, conceding 1.2 goals and 5.7 corners from 4.4 shots on goal and 10.8 attempts.

Gian-Luca Waldschmidt is the top goalscorer with 4, Florian Kainz has 3, with Jan Thielmann and two other players on 2. Gian-Luca Waldschmidt has the most assists with 3, while goalie Marvin Schwaebe has recorded one clean sheet.

Stuttgart have won 5, lost 4 and drawn 1, with an average of 1.8 goals from 6.3 shots on goal and 16.3 attempts. There’s been an average of 62.4% possession, 542.9 passes, 6.3 corners awarded and 4.9 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.4 goals from 3.4 shots on goal and 9.9 attempts.

Ermedin Demirovic is the leading goalscorer with 4, Nick Woltemade has 3, with Deniz Undav and Enzo Millot getting 2. Angelo Stiller and Jamie Leweling have been top assists providers with 3, while Alexander Nuebel has kept 4 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

FC Koln predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Marvin Schwabe (GK), Joël Schmied, Timo Hübers, Tom Krauß, Sebastian Sebulonsen, Ísak Bergmann Jóhannesson, Eric Martel, Kristoffer Lund, Florian Kainz, Jakub Kaminski, Jan Thielmann.

Stuttgart predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Alexander Nubel (GK), Lorenz Assignon, Ramon Hendriks, Julian Chabot, Maximilian Mittelstädt, Chema Andrés, Angelo Stiller, Tiago Tomas, Bilal El Khannouss, Jamie Leweling, Ermedin Demirovic.

FC Koln vs Stuttgart Prediction & Betting Tips

We cover the key FC Koln vs Stuttgart betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, best corners pick, correct score selection, top player props and a bet builder tailored for value.

Match Prediction

If you agree with our verdict that Koln can avoid defeat in this Bundesliga clash, then you can back them with a +0.25 goal start at -125. There are several reasons to back this selection.

In order to come up with the best football predictions, we like to know the Bundesliga team news and study the latest form. There are also plenty of numbers to crunch from the available stats.

Key FC Koln vs Stuttgart league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Koln in 3 of their last 4 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Stuttgart in 13 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Stuttgart in 11 of their last 18 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Stuttgart in 2 consecutive games on the road.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Koln in 5 of their last 9 games against Stuttgart.

Koln +0.25 Probability

The odds at the best football bookies suggest our pick has a 55.6% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 60-65%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Koln 2 - 1 Stuttgart

Let’s go for Koln to win 2-1, a bet which is available at +800. Correct score betting provides plenty of excitement and a potentially bigger return if you win.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Sebastian Soraas Sebulonsen Over 0.5 Shots -137

Sebastian Soraas Sebulonsen (Koln) has registered one or more shots in four straight Bundesliga games. We’re expecting him to produce a high level of performance and cover the Player Shots line, with odds of -137 on offer.

Latest Sebastian Soraas Sebulonsen Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+800

First

+2200

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-833

Shots

Over 0.5

-137

Under 0.5

-

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Florian Kainz to Score +525

Florian Kainz (Koln) has racked up three goals in his past nine league games. There are odds of +525 on offer for this Anytime Goalscorer bet and we think this is an attractive wager for the player to be on the scoresheet.

Latest Florian Kainz Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+525

First

+1400

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+163

Under 0.5

-270

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Corners Prediction

Stuttgart Over 4.5 Corners -150

Stuttgart have been awarded an average of 6.80 corners in the past 5 games, while the corner count against Koln has been more than 4.5 in the last five matches. There’s everything to like about the Stuttgart Team Corners line which looks low and we’d expect them to go over at -150.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Koln

Total

10.80 5.10 5.70

Home

10.00 5.50 4.50

Away

10.70 5.80 4.90

Stuttgart

Total

11.20 6.30 4.90

Home

9.90 5.20 4.70

Away

10.40 5.60 4.80

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-125

Under 10.5

-114

Koln Corners

Over 5.5

+120

Under 5.5

-163

Stuttgart Corners

Over 4.5

-150

Under 4.5

+110

Most Corners

1

+106

X

+650

2

+102

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FC Koln vs Stuttgart Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Odds Suggest a Close Contest

The favourites have a 44% likelihood of success according to the bookies, with Stuttgart chalked up at +128 to land a win in this Bundesliga clash. FC Koln are seen as the most unlikely winner at +180.

For those wanting to reduce their risk, Stuttgart are -143 on the Draw No Bet market. This means a refund if the game ends level, with Koln being priced up at +105 with the same money back guarantee.

You can find the shortest odds for Over 2.5 Goals, which means three goals or more being scored. The Both Teams to Score market is always popular and BTTS Yes can be backed at -208.

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Full-Time Result

1

+180

X

+275

2

+128

Half-Time Result

1

+225

X

+145

2

+170

Double Chance

1X

-167

12

-385

X2

-238

Draw No Bet

1

+105

2

-143

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-125

2 Hcp -0.25

-100

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+140

Over 2.5

-182

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-208

No

+155

Ermedin Demirovic Shortest Odds for First Goalscorer

Those interested in favourite Ermedin Demirovic to find the net first are able to get +410. If the Anytime Goalscorer angle makes more appeal, then this is +150.

Ermedin Demirovic (Stuttgart)

First

+150

Anytime

+410

Marius Bülter (Koln)

First

+235

Anytime

+650

Justin Diehl (Stuttgart)

First

+280

Anytime

+750

Luca Waldschmidt (Koln)

First

+300

Anytime

+800

Tiago Tomás (Stuttgart)

First

+320

Anytime

+700

Badredine Bouanani (Stuttgart)

First

+350

Anytime

+900

Jamie Leweling (Stuttgart)

First

+350

Anytime

+900

Jan Thielmann (Koln)

First

+360

Anytime

+950

Linton Maina (Koln)

First

+400

Anytime

+1100

Chris Führich (Stuttgart)

First

+430

Anytime

+1100

Bilal El Khannouss (Stuttgart)

First

+450

Anytime

+1000

Isak Bergmann Johannesson (Koln)

First

+450

Anytime

+1200

Jakub Kamiński (Koln)

First

+475

Anytime

+1200

Denis Huseinbasic (Koln)

First

+480

Anytime

+1300

Florian Kainz (Koln)

First

+525

Anytime

+1400

Josha Vagnoman (Stuttgart)

First

+550

Anytime

+1600

Jusuf Gazibegovic (Koln)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Tom Krauss (Koln)

First

+700

Anytime

+2200

Yannik Keitel (Stuttgart)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Ameen Al Dakhil (Stuttgart)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Atakan Karazor (Stuttgart)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Alessio Castro-Montes (Koln)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Sebastian Soraas Sebulonsen (Koln)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Eric Martel (Koln)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Angelo Stiller (Stuttgart)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Ermedin Demirovic (Stuttgart)

Over 0.5

-278

Under 0.5

+155

Marius Bülter (Koln)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-118

Luca Waldschmidt (Koln)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-118

Justin Diehl (Stuttgart)

Over 0.5

-114

Under 0.5

-149

Tiago Tomás (Stuttgart)

Over 0.5

-103

Under 0.5

-152

Jamie Leweling (Stuttgart)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-167

Jan Thielmann (Koln)

Over 0.5

+106

Under 0.5

-167

Badredine Bouanani (Stuttgart)

Over 0.5

+108

Under 0.5

-172

Linton Maina (Koln)

Over 0.5

+128

Under 0.5

-200

Jakub Kamiński (Koln)

Over 0.5

+138

Under 0.5

-222

Bilal El Khannouss (Stuttgart)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-244

Isak Bergmann Johannesson (Koln)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-250

Chris Führich (Stuttgart)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-244

Florian Kainz (Koln)

Over 0.5

+163

Under 0.5

-270

Denis Huseinbasic (Koln)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-278

Josha Vagnoman (Stuttgart)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-357

Yannik Keitel (Stuttgart)

Over 0.5

+255

Under 0.5

-500

Tom Krauss (Koln)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-625

Atakan Karazor (Stuttgart)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-588

Sebastian Soraas Sebulonsen (Koln)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-833

Ermedin Demirovic (Stuttgart)

Over 3.5

+125

Under 3.5

-

Marius Bülter (Koln)

Over 2.5

+143

Under 2.5

-

Jamie Leweling (Stuttgart)

Over 2.5

+115

Under 2.5

-

Bilal El Khannouss (Stuttgart)

Over 2.5

-100

Under 2.5

-

Luca Waldschmidt (Koln)

Over 1.5

-222

Under 1.5

-

Tiago Tomás (Stuttgart)

Over 1.5

-143

Under 1.5

-

Badredine Bouanani (Stuttgart)

Over 1.5

-118

Under 1.5

-

Jan Thielmann (Koln)

Over 1.5

-147

Under 1.5

-

Chris Führich (Stuttgart)

Over 1.5

+140

Under 1.5

-

Isak Bergmann Johannesson (Koln)

Over 1.5

+140

Under 1.5

-

Jakub Kamiński (Koln)

Over 1.5

-118

Under 1.5

-

Josha Vagnoman (Stuttgart)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

-

Tom Krauss (Koln)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-

Sebastian Soraas Sebulonsen (Koln)

Over 0.5

-137

Under 0.5

-

Koln Unbeaten at Home in Past Four Games

Koln have avoided defeat in their last four matches at RheinEnergieSTADION. The North Rhine-Westphalia outfit have managed seven victories, two draws and one loss in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 2.00 goals per game and conceding 0.70.

Stuttgart have four victories, three draws and three defeats in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.90 goals per game and conceding 1.60.

Stuttgart beat Koln 2-0 when they last met at RheinEnergieSTADION. The past 4 H2H meetings at RheinEnergieSTADION have involved two Stuttgart victories, a single draw and one Koln win.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
FC Koln Home Stats		7-2-1	2.70	2.00	0.70	5	5	6	4
Stuttgart Away Stats		4-3-3	3.50	1.90	1.60	7	3	7	3

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

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FC Koln vs Stuttgart Lineups & Team News

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