BetGenius has 5 published predictions on 1. FC Köln matches. We publish a win rate once 20 picks have settled in a scope this narrow — 5 have so far, so no rate is claimed for this team yet.
Team formLast 5 matches · 4W-1D-0L · +11 goal difference
Both clubs demonstrated significant defensive openness in their opening round matches. Stuttgart conceded five goals while finding the net once against Bayern, and Köln scored three while conceding two against Hoffenheim. The last two head-to-head meetings between these sides in the league also saw both teams score, making goals at both ends a likely outcome.
VfB Stuttgart have dominated recent head-to-head fixtures against 1. FC Köln, remaining undefeated across their last five Bundesliga encounters with four wins and one draw. While Stuttgart started their season with a tough away loss in Munich, returning to home soil provides a platform to stabilize. Köln are missing key goalscorer T. Dallinga through illness, reducing their clinical edge in attack and favoring the hosts to secure at least a point.
VfB Stuttgart or Draw — 74% confidence
VfB Stuttgart have dominated recent head-to-head fixtures against 1. FC Köln, remaining undefeated across their last five Bundesliga encounters with four wins and one draw. While Stuttgart started their season with a tough away loss in Munich, returning to home soil provides a platform to stabilize. Köln are missing key goalscorer T. Dallinga through illness, reducing their clinical edge in attack and favoring the hosts to secure at least a point.
Yes — 68% confidence
Both clubs demonstrated significant defensive openness in their opening round matches. Stuttgart conceded five goals while finding the net once against Bayern, and Köln scored three while conceding two against Hoffenheim. The last two head-to-head meetings between these sides in the league also saw both teams score, making goals at both ends a likely outcome.
These two calls are about different parts of the match (double chance and both teams to score), so neither one determines the other. The figure shown is the lower of the two — a combo can never be more likely than its weaker leg.
1899 Hoffenheim have dominated recent meetings in Cologne, remaining undefeated in their last five away head-to-head encounters against 1. FC Köln (3 wins, 2 draws). In addition, Köln have several defensive and midfield fitness concerns, including injuries to T. Hubers and L. Maina. Backing Hoffenheim in the double chance market provides strong statistical coverage.
1. FC Köln enter this cup tie unbeaten in their last three outings, scoring 12 goals across that span. While Würzburger Kickers have won three of their last four games, Köln's quality provides the edge. In alignment with VIP safety guidelines, taking 1. FC Köln or Draw covers the potential risk of a tight knockout scenario.
