Bundesliga Regular Season - 5
1. FC Köln 1 - 2 FT VfB Stuttgart
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
4' J. Kaminski (R. Ache)
E. Demirovic 28'
HT
↓ R. Hendriks ↑M. Mittelstadt 61'
63' ↓ R. Ache ↑S. El Mala
63' ↓ L. Maina ↑D. Huseinbasic
67' Joel Schmied
↓ C. Fuhrich ↑J. Leweling 71'
↓ T. Tomas ↑B. Bouanani 71'
74' ↓ J. Thielmann ↑K. Lund
74' ↓ I. Johannesson ↑F. Kainz
76' Tom Krauß
Luca Jaquez 78'
J. Vagnoman (A. Stiller) 81'
85' ↓ J. Schmied ↑L. Waldschmidt
↓ L. Jaquez ↑A. Al Dakhil 86'
↓ B. El Khannouss ↑N. Nartey 86'
Badredine Bouanani 90'+1
FT
Player Cards
Season performance ratings for players in this match
1. FC Köln
Goalkeepers
M. Schwabe 
FRIENDLY FIRE
0
mistake
0
mistake
1
fouls
5.9
rating
Defenders
J. Schmied 
LATE SHIFT
5
late mins
5
late mins
85
total mins
85
entry
E. Martel
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
90
total mins
Started
entry
T. Hubers 
SWEEPER
4
cleanups
4
cleanups
4
interceptions
0
blocks
Midfielders
S. Sebulonsen
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
90
total mins
Started
entry
I. Johannesson
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
74
total mins
74
entry
T. Krauss
SWEEPER
3
cleanups
3
cleanups
2
interceptions
1
blocks
J. Kaminski
SWEEPER
4
cleanups
4
cleanups
3
interceptions
1
blocks
L. Maina
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
63
total mins
63
entry
Forwards
J. Thielmann
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
74
total mins
74
entry
R. Ache 
PROVOCATEUR
5
fouls won
5
fouls won
11
Duels Won
0
pens won
BENCH
R. Zieler 
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
C. Ozkacar
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
K. Lund
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
16
total mins
Started
entry
D. Heintz
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
A. Castro-Montes
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
S. El Mala
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
27
total mins
Started
entry
F. Kainz 
ARCHITECT
4
key passes
4
key passes
0
assists
5%
pass acc
D. Huseinbasic
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
27
total mins
Started
entry
L. Waldschmidt
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
11
total mins
Started
entry
VfB Stuttgart
Goalkeepers
A. Nubel
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
90
total mins
Started
entry
Defenders
J. Vagnoman 
CLOSER
1
late goals
1
late goals
0
late assists
75
minute
L. Jaquez
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
J. Chabot
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
90
total mins
Started
entry
R. Hendriks
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
61
total mins
61
entry
Midfielders
A. Karazor
PROVOCATEUR
2
fouls won
2
fouls won
3
Duels Won
0
pens won
A. Stiller
ARCHITECT
5
key passes
5
key passes
1
assists
60%
pass acc
T. Tomas 
STORMTROOPER
3
shots
3
shots
0
goals
1
on target
B. El Khannouss
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
C. Fuhrich
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
71
total mins
71
entry
Forwards
E. Demirovic 
SNIPER
50%
conversion
50%
conversion
1
goals
2
shots
BENCH
F. Bredlow
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
A. Al Dakhil
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
10
total mins
Started
entry
M. Mittelstadt
STORMTROOPER
1
shots
1
shots
0
goals
0
on target
P. Stenzel
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
L. Assignon
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
N. Nartey
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
10
total mins
Started
entry
C. Andres
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
J. Leweling
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
19
total mins
Started
entry
B. Bouanani
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
19
total mins
Started
entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24/02/2024 | VfB Stuttgart | 1 - 1 | 1. FC Köln | Bundesliga | Stuttgart Arena |
| 30/09/2023 | 1. FC Köln | 0 - 2 | VfB Stuttgart | Bundesliga | Cologne Stadium |
| 18/02/2023 | VfB Stuttgart | 3 - 0 | 1. FC Köln | Bundesliga | Mercedes-Benz-Arena |
| 19/11/2022 | 1. FC Köln | 2 - 4 | VfB Stuttgart | Friendlies Clubs | Q2 Stadium |
| 28/08/2022 | 1. FC Köln | 0 - 0 | VfB Stuttgart | Bundesliga | RheinEnergieStadion |
| 14/05/2022 | VfB Stuttgart | 2 - 1 | 1. FC Köln | Bundesliga | Mercedes-Benz-Arena |
| 19/12/2021 | 1. FC Köln | 1 - 0 | VfB Stuttgart | Bundesliga | RheinEnergieStadion |
| 27/10/2021 | VfB Stuttgart | 0 - 2 | 1. FC Köln | DFB Pokal | Mercedes-Benz-Arena |
| 20/02/2021 | 1. FC Köln | 0 - 1 | VfB Stuttgart | Bundesliga | RheinEnergieStadion |
24/02/2024
30/09/2023
18/02/2023
19/11/2022
28/08/2022
14/05/2022
19/12/2021
27/10/2021
20/02/2021
1. FC Köln Win
VfB Stuttgart Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 5 GD: +19
P: 5 GD: +8
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -6
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -6
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: -6
P: 5 GD: -7
League Standings
P: 20 GD: +56
P: 19 GD: +21
P: 20 GD: +20
P: 20 GD: +10
P: 20 GD: +11
P: 19 GD: +12
P: 20 GD: -1
P: 20 GD: -5
P: 20 GD: -8
P: 20 GD: -3
P: 20 GD: -13
P: 20 GD: -9
P: 19 GD: -10
P: 20 GD: -14
P: 20 GD: -16
P: 20 GD: -10
P: 20 GD: -16
AI-powered match analysis and previews to help you decide which games are worth watching
Three Lead Changes: Stuttgart Seizes Rhine Valley Six-Pointer
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 74/100. A six-pointer played at peak intensity—Stuttgart's VAR-confirmed penalty and Vagnoman's decisive 81st-minute strike proved the difference as Cologne's early dominance crumbled at RheinEnergieStadion.
Kaminski's Lightning Strike Undone by Stuttgart's Control
J. Kaminski gave Cologne the perfect start in the fourth minute, capitalising on Ragnar Ache's creative play to fire his side ahead. But the match's balance shifted decisively in Stuttgart's favour. The visitors seized possession (57% to 43%) and suffocated Cologne's rhythm with methodical passing (85% accuracy, 507 total passes). The turning point arrived in the 25th minute when VAR confirmed a penalty—Ermedin Demirović converted with composure to level at 1-1. From that moment, stakes escalated with every corner and shot.
Vagnoman's Late Blow Caps Frantic Finale
Cologne fought back with intensity, launching 15 shots (7 on target) in their search for a second goal. Yet Stuttgart's clinical edge proved decisive. In the 81st minute, Josha Vagnoman arrived to finish Stiller's assist, sending Stuttgart into the lead for the final time. The match exploded into life—30 combined shots, 16 corners, and eight saves between the keepers told the story of relentless intensity. Stuttgart's 1.87 Expected Goals versus Cologne's 1.08 revealed the underlying truth: the visitors converted their chances while Cologne squandered theirs despite dominating the box with 10 shots inside the area.
The Verdict
Stuttgart climb to fifth with a crucial three points in the title race. Cologne's form stabilises at seventh, but this loss stings—they had the early momentum and the attacking thrust, yet lacked the composure when it mattered. The VAR-confirmed penalty will linger in conversation, yet Stuttgart earned their win through possession, patience, and the ruthlessness that defines winners.
Key Questions
How did Stuttgart overturn Cologne's early lead?
Possession control (57%), VAR-confirmed penalty (min. 25) converted by Demirović, and Vagnoman's 81st-minute finish sealed the comeback.
What does this defeat mean for Cologne's season?
Cologne remain seventh with 7 points. Missing a six-pointer against a top-five rival damages their push for European qualification.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.
Stuttgart's Steel Meets Köln's Creative Spark
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 46/100. A pivotal encounter that will determine which side possesses the tactical Balance to sustain a European push this season.
The Setup
The Bundesliga's fifth round brings us to the RheinEnergieStadion for a clash between 1. FC Köln and VfB Stuttgart. While the visitors currently occupy 6th place, their recent Form (LLDWL) suggests a vulnerability that the hosts are eager to exploit. Köln, sitting in 8th, have shown glimpses of brilliance through Marius Bülter, whose creative output has been exceptional. Stuttgart’s Stars, including the playmaking of A. Stiller and the finishing of their front line, provide a high ceiling, but their defensive consistency remains a question mark at this stage of the campaign.
Key Battle
The individual battle to watch features Köln's creative force Marius Bülter against Stuttgart's defensive pillar Jeff Chabot. Bülter has averaged a staggering 9.2 rating in his appearances, acting as the primary catalyst for Köln's transitions. Chabot will be tasked with neutralizing this threat, relying on his positioning to prevent Stuttgart from being caught out on the counter-attack. The Stakes are high for both units as they look to establish early-season dominance.
Our Prediction
This match is likely to unfold as a tactical stalemate. Stuttgart will look to control possession through midfield, while Köln will rely on the directness of Jakub Kamiński and Bülter. Despite the attacking talent on display, including the clinical Ermedin Demirović, both defenses should hold firm enough to share the points. Expect a 1-1 draw where the spoils are divided in a high-quality tactical battle.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Yes, it features two of the league's most efficient individual performers in Bülter and Demirović.
What's the predicted outcome?
A 1-1 draw is the most likely result given their current defensive setups.
Where are 1. FC Köln and VfB Stuttgart in the league table?
Stuttgart is 6th with 22 points; Köln is 8th with 16 points.
What is VfB Stuttgart's current form?
Stuttgart's recent form is inconsistent, recorded as LLDWL over their last five games.
Who is the in-form player to watch?
Ermedin Demirović (VfB Stuttgart) is the star, with 2 goals and 1 assist in 4 matches.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.