Stuttgart vs Cologne Prediction 14 February 2026
🔊 In a standalone time slot this Saturday, Stuttgart take on Köln at the "MHP Arena". After last round's defeat, the Swabians need a win to keep their Champions League hopes alive. The visitors remain mid-table but are increasingly flirting with the relegation zone. Considering their head-to-head history, the Billy Goats are more likely to slip further down the table than climb higher this Saturday.
Head-to-Head
📊 Stuttgart defender Josha Vagnoman netted the winning goal in the dying minutes against Cologne in the 5th round of the Bundesliga (2-1). The "Billy Goats" have failed to defeat the "Swabians" in their last six league encounters (2 draws, 4 losses). Cologne last tasted victory over Stuttgart in December 2021 (1-0).
Head-to-head statistics Stuttgart - Cologne
Stuttgart Team Overview
⚪ Stuttgart's seven-match unbeaten run in the Bundesliga (five wins, two draws) came to an unexpected halt with a 2-1 loss to St. Pauli, who are second from the bottom in the standings. Jamie Leweling managed to pull one back late in the game, but it was too little, too late.
🔴 Following RB Leipzig's victory over Cologne, Sebastian Hoeneß's side dropped out of the top four on goal difference and now sit in fifth place. Additionally, sixth-placed Bayer Leverkusen, who are three points behind but have a game in hand and a better goal difference, could surpass them. However, Stuttgart have been formidable at the MHP Arena, remaining unbeaten in their last six matches there (four wins, two draws). After such a hectic schedule, Hoeneß gave his players two days off, and the Swabians only resumed preparations for the upcoming Saturday match on Wednesday.
Match Results: Stuttgart
Cologne Team Overview
⚪ In the 21st round, Köln suffered a home defeat against Leipzig (1-2). Jan Thielmann managed to equalize early in the second half, but just five minutes later, the "Billy Goats" found themselves trailing again and couldn't secure even a single point at their home ground, the RheinEnergieStadion.
🔴 Despite Lukas Kwasniok's team sitting in tenth place, their gap from the relegation zone is a mere four points. A victory on Saturday could elevate them to ninth place, while a loss would heighten fans' anxiety, as they dread a return to the 2. Bundesliga like in the 2023/24 season. However, the "Billy Goats" haven't secured a win in their last six away Bundesliga matches (2 draws, 4 losses). Moreover, in 8 of their last 9 away games, they have failed to score more than one goal.
Match Results: Cologne
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Stuttgart
🎙️ Sebastian Hoeneß after the match against St. Pauli: "This was a day we'd rather forget. We couldn't pull ourselves together today. At times, we played too carelessly and lost possession far too often. It felt like an open game was on the cards. We had our moments and chances, but we conceded the first goal too easily. After the break, we started well, but then conceded a second goal from a penalty, which obviously made things much more difficult. In the end, we have to acknowledge that St. Pauli deserved the win today."
❌ Lazar Jovanovic, Tiago Tomas, and Dan-Axel Zagadou are unavailable. Luca Hackes and Nicolas Nartey remain doubtful.
Cologne
🎙️ Lucas Kwasniok's reaction after the match against Leipzig: "I'm still disappointed. Not because of the result-Leipzig are strong, they're top-tier. But when you're a newcomer in the league and you want to establish yourself, you simply have to perform better on set pieces. We didn't do that, and unfortunately, this isn't the first time. We didn't lose because Leipzig were better. We lost because we shot ourselves in the foot before the sprint. It's not about the tactics during the week-it's about concentration in that one crucial second."
❌ Alessio Castro-Montes, Timo Hübers, Luca Kilian, Linton Maina, and Jamaï Simpson-Pusey missed the previous match. Castro-Montes might return this Saturday, but the others will remain sidelined.
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
Robert Hartmann has been appointed as the main referee at the "MHP Arena". His average over the last 10 matches is 3.3 yellow cards per game. The average for the "Swabians" in the league stands at 1.9, while the "Billy Goats" average 1.7. We opt for over 2.5 yellow cards, which was the outcome in their first-round match.
⚽ Goal Prediction
Considering the tough schedule for the "Swabians" and the low scoring record of the "Billy Goats," we choose total goals under 3.5. This bet has come through in 6 of Stuttgart's last 7 matches.
🚩 Corner Prediction
The home side averages 5.5 corners per game in the league, while the visitors average 4.1. We select total corners under 11.5, which has been successful in 6 of Stuttgart's last 7 matches and in five consecutive away games for Cologne.
Editorial Prediction
As a coach, Sebastian Hoeneß has never lost to Köln, securing six wins and a draw in seven Bundesliga encounters. Considering Köln's struggles on the road and their defensive absences, we believe Stuttgart's unbeaten home run will continue, and we predict a Stuttgart victory. The hosts need all three points, and with such a vulnerable opponent at the MHP Arena, they cannot afford to slip up. A possible scoreline is 2-0.
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