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Stuttgart vs FC Koln: Match Preview and Prediction
Stuttgart vs FC Koln: Stuttgart enters the game fresh off four consecutive league victories. During this Bundesliga season, FC Koln only managed six goals in eleven away games.” In 16 Bundesliga games this season, Serhou Guirassy has scored eighteen goals.
Stuttgart got closer to the top four and the UEFA Champions League next year with their 2-1 win over Darmstadt last weekend. Pascal Stenzel’s red card forced Die Schwaben to play the second half with fewer players, making it a hard-fought win. Stuttgart won 2-1 to preserve a six-point lead over fifth-place RB Leipzig.
Sebastian Hoeness’ boys can maintain their winning streak on Saturday afternoon. On Matchday 23, they face relegation-threat FC Koln at MHPArena. The visitors are less motivated after a dismal performance in a 0-1 loss to Werder Bremen last Friday.
FC Koln’s home loss to Bremen hurt their relegation aspirations. The Billy Goats trail the safe zone by six points. The last third on Friday showed little bite. FC Koln’s previous round performance was unimpressive before their Champions League road encounter.
Stuttgart vs FC Koln: Betting Analysis
Stuttgart enters this match with form and heritage. The Schwaben have won four and drawn one of their five matches with FC Koln. Stuttgart won the return game at RheinEnergieStadion 2-0 in late September last year. The preceding six H2H matches saw only two goals.
Stuttgart has four straight league wins and is flying. Mercedes City is filled with Champions League anthems. Die Schwaben trail Bayern Munich in second place by four points. The team’s recent attacking play has impressed Sebastian Hoeness. Stuttgart scored 13 goals in four league wins.
FC Koln, with 15 goals in 22 games, has the division’s poorest attack. On the road, the Billy Goats struggle to score. They only scored 6 goals in 11 league away games this season. Stuttgart’s great home record (9 wins, 1 tie, 1 defeat) makes a sweeping home win the only realistic conclusion. Stuttgart to win by two or more goals at 1.91 is our bet.
Stuttgart’s leading scorer, Serhou Guirassy, scored at Darmstadt on his return to the starting lineup. The Guinean striker has scored 18 goals in 16 Bundesliga games this season. At 1.61 odds, support him to score anytime against FC Koln on Saturday.
Stuttgart vs FC Koln: Head-to-Head
Who will win the match between Stuttgart and FC Koln?
We get the impression that Cologne will need to play exceptionally well to score against a Stuttgart team that is poised to create opportunities for several goals without giving up. At the end of this one, we want Stuttgart to win extremely comprehensively.
Our Prediction: Home Win
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What are the best odds for the game?
Looking at the betting odds on the full-time outcome market, one may find 1.32 for a Stuttgart victory, 5.65 for a draw, and 9.6 for a Cologne victory. The best market prices available at the moment are those.
