Stuttgart vs Köln: match statistics
Stuttgart is displaying excellent home form with 70% of matches won and an impressive series of five consecutive victories at their own stadium. The hosts maintain an advantage in key statistics: a higher average xG (1.71 vs 1.38), better shot conversion, and 50% clean sheets at home. Köln is performing poorly away from home with just 20% of wins, conceding an average of 1.7 goals per match and showing a negative goal difference (-6). The visitors' recent form is concerning – only 1.2 points per match in their last five games. Stuttgart also holds an advantage in possession (56% vs 47%) and registers more shots on target (5.9 vs 4.0), which, with the support of their home fans, should translate into a solid victory for the hosts.
Stuttgart vs Köln: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Stuttgart played Köln in Bundesliga (Germany). The match was played on 14 February 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Current form
Stuttgart: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match. Köln: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Stuttgart scores 1.81 and concedes 1.33 goals per match. Köln scores 1.43 and concedes 1.62. League average: 3.19 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Stuttgart 57%, Köln 71%. Over 2.5: Stuttgart 71%, Köln 57%. League level: BTTS 58%, Over 2.5 63%.
xG, shots and style
Stuttgart has higher xG: 1.77 vs 1.48. Stuttgart: 15.1 shots per match, Köln: 13.4.
Match halves
Stuttgart: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 1.05. Köln: half-time lead 19%, second-half goals 0.90.
Goals by minute
Stuttgart: 76-90+ (12 goals). Köln: 76-90+ (12 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Bundesliga: 3.19 goals per match, BTTS 58%, Over 2.5 63%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 100%.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Stuttgart is displaying excellent home form with 70% of matches won and an impressive series of five consecutive victories at their own stadium. The hosts maintain an advantage in key statistics: a higher average xG (1.71 vs 1.38), better shot conversion, and 50% clean sheets at home. Köln is performing poorly away from home with just 20% of wins, conceding an average of 1.7 goals per match and showing a negative goal difference (-6). The visitors' recent form is concerning – only 1.2 points per match in their last five games. Stuttgart also holds an advantage in possession (56% vs 47%) and registers more shots on target (5.9 vs 4.0), which, with the support of their home fans, should translate into a solid victory for the hosts.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Stuttgart | Köln | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.32 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Stuttgart is 67% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / match - Stuttgart · 1.2 pts / match - Köln
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Stuttgart is 27% better for: goals scored per match.
1.81 goals / match - Stuttgart · 1.43 goals / match - Köln
Stuttgart is 22% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.33 goals / match - Stuttgart · 1.62 goals / match - Köln
Stuttgart scores in 90% of matches (19 of 21 matches), while Köln keeps a clean sheet in 14% (3 of 21 matches).
Köln scores in 86% of matches (18 of 21 matches), while Stuttgart keeps a clean sheet in 38% (8 of 21 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Stuttgart
Over / Under - Köln
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Stuttgart is 38% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.38 pts / match - Stuttgart · 1 pts / match - Köln
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Stuttgart - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 57%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Köln - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 19% of matches and wins 29%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | 0 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (12 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (12 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Stuttgart
Köln
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Bundesliga).
Teams vs league
| Stuttgart | Liga | Köln | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 3.14 | 3.19 | ▼ 3.05 |
| Both teams scored | • 57% | 58% | ▲ 71% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 71% | 63% | ▼ 57% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 38% | 24% | ▼ 14% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 76% | 78% | ▼ 71% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 95% | 82% | • 81% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Stuttgart 1 - 0 - 0 Köln. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Stuttgart vs Köln?
The Bundesliga match finished Stuttgart 3:1 Köln. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Stuttgart vs Köln?
Stuttgart score 1.81 goals per game on average and Köln 1.43. The Bundesliga average is 3.19 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 63% of games. Both teams score in 57% of Stuttgart's matches and 71% of Köln's.
What form are Stuttgart and Köln in?
Over the last 5 games Stuttgart have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Köln 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Stuttgart vs Köln?
The statistical background for Stuttgart vs Köln — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.