Welcome to Extratips: Köln vs Stuttgart Bundesliga Showdown – Odds, Form & Predictions

Get ready for a classic Bundesliga clash as Köln hosts Stuttgart on September 28, 2025, at 15:30. Both sides are off to solid starts and will want all three points to climb the standings. Köln sits 4th with 7 points from 4 matches, while Stuttgart trails close behind in 8th with 6 points from 4 games. The bookmakers slightly favor Stuttgart – away win odds are 2.30, while Köln’s home win sits at 3.00, and a draw at 3.50.

Recent meetings show Stuttgart's edge: they’ve won three of the last five, with one draw and a single Köln win. At home, Köln has 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in their last five matches. Stuttgart is less convincing away with 1 win, 2 draws, and 2 defeats.

Köln’s strengths: solid midfield with Thielmann pulling strings, recent improvement in attack, and resilience after conceding. Weaknesses: inconsistent defense, trouble closing out tight matches, and vulnerability to counter-attacks. Stuttgart shines in shot creation, pressing intensity, and steady finishing, but struggles against compact defenses, switches off late, and lacks depth.

Kaminski and Thielmann are key men to watch. Injuries look minimal, so both coaches have strong squads. This promises action – expect goals and intensity as both teams push for the win.

Storylines to watch

• Can Köln use home support to break their Stuttgart jinx?
• Will Stuttgart keep up their attacking tempo on the road?
• Will a star player step up and make the difference?

Let’s break down the best predictions!