Stuttgart vs Koln: prediction for the DFB-Pokal match
On October 27, Stuttgart will take on Koln in the second round of DFB-Pokal. Check out a prediction from our experts.

Command Analysis

VfB Stuttgart

Stuttgartis not only a five-time Bundesliga champion, team is also a three-time holder of the German Cup. Reds won their most recent trophy almost 25 years ago. In the first round of the current tournament team played in the capital against Dynamo. Club from Regionalliga Nordost failed to put up a fight against the Bundesliga team.
Swabians recorded a confident 6:0 victory. Favourite scored two goals before the half-time and four goals - after the half-time.

FC Koeln

The most prominent period in Koln's history was in 70s-80s years of the previous century. Back then, club became the Bundesliga champion and won three German Cups. In the current tournament The Billy Goats earned the second round spot after a difficult match. In the first one they had to play against a modest opponent, Jena.
On that evening, favourite failed to record a victory in regular time. Extra time also finished without goals. Favourite recorded a victory only in the penalty shoot-out.
In 2020/21 Bundesliga season Stuttgart beat Koln (1:0) on an away game and drew to opponent (1:1) at home.
Trends
СтавкаKoln: total under 1,5 goals
Koln failed to score more than one goal in two most recent head-to-head matches

СтавкаStuttgart: total over 1 goal
Stuttgart scored in two most recent head-to-head matches

СтавкаStuttgart to win the first half
Stuttgart won the first half in the previous round of DFB-Pokal

Tip and bets
In the first round Koln barely avoided elimination. Stuttgart, on the other hand, easily advanced into the round of 32. Hosts are also playing better than their opponent in Bundesliga. In our opinion, Swabians will record a victory in this match and will advance into the next round.
Our prediction - Stuttgart to go through
In each of two head-to-head games of the previous season Stuttgart and Koln scored no more than two goals. We think that opponents will try to save the energy for the next Bundesliga game and will play cautiously in the Cup match.
Our second bet is on total under three goals