Bundesliga Gameweek 2
VfB Stuttgart 4 - 1 FT 1. FC Köln
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Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
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Match Events
39' Bilal El Khannouss (Josha Vagnoman)
↓ Paul Okon-Engstler ↑Ellyes Skhiri 45'
↓ Jan Thielmann ↑Mikey Moore 45'
HT
60' Grischa Prömel (Maximilian Mittelstädt)
70' ↓ Deniz Undav ↑Ermedin Demirović
70' ↓ Chris Führich ↑Jamie Leweling
75' Ermedin Demirović (Finn Jeltsch)
↓ Ragnar Ache ↑Marius Bülter 75'
↓ Linton Maina ↑Reigan Heskey 75'
78' ↓ Maximilian Mittelstädt ↑Ramon Hendriks
78' ↓ Bilal El Khannouss ↑Leo Sauer
Marius Bülter 81'
Tom Krauß 85'
90' Josha Vagnoman
↓ Tom Krauß ↑Imad Rondić 90'
90'+2 ↓ Angelo Stiller ↑Yanik Spalt
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Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
VfB Stuttgart
Goalkeepers
Fabian Bredlow 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Josha Vagnoman 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8.3
Rating
Finn Jeltsch 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
59%
Pass Acc
Julian Chabot 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Maximilian Mittelstädt
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
52%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Bilal El Khannouss 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Grischa Prömel 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
8.2
Rating
Angelo Stiller 
MAGNET
85
Activity
85
Activity
78
Passes
7
Duels
Chris Führich
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
37%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Dženan Pejčinović
STORMTROOPER
6
Shots
6
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Deniz Undav
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
BENCH
Marius Funk 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ramon Hendriks
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ameen Al Dakhil
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leonidas Stergiou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Spalt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Atakan Karazor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leo Sauer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jamie Leweling
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ermedin Demirović 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
1. FC Köln
Goalkeepers
Marvin Schwäbe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Alessio Castro-Montes 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Jahmai Simpson-Pusey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luka Lochoshvili
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gideon Mensah
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Ísac Bergmann Jóhannesson 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Tom Krauß
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Paul Michael Junior Okon-Engstler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
45
Entry
Forwards
Jan Thielmann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
45
Entry
Ragnar Ache
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Linton Maina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
BENCH
Ron-Robert Zieler
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Joël Schmied
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Borna Sosa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rav van den Berg
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ellyes Skhiri
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Reigan Heskey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Imad Rondic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marius Bülter
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Mikey Moore
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/14/2026 | VfB Stuttgart | 3 - 1 | 1. FC Köln | Bundesliga | MHPArena |
| 09/28/2025 | 1. FC Köln | 1 - 2 | VfB Stuttgart | Bundesliga | RheinEnergieStadion |
| 02/24/2024 | VfB Stuttgart | 1 - 1 | 1. FC Köln | Bundesliga | Stuttgart Arena |
| 09/30/2023 | 1. FC Köln | 0 - 2 | VfB Stuttgart | Bundesliga | Cologne Stadium |
| 02/18/2023 | VfB Stuttgart | 3 - 0 | 1. FC Köln | Bundesliga | Mercedes-Benz-Arena |
| 11/19/2022 | 1. FC Köln | 2 - 4 | VfB Stuttgart | Friendlies Clubs | Q2 Stadium |
| 08/28/2022 | 1. FC Köln | 0 - 0 | VfB Stuttgart | Bundesliga | RheinEnergieStadion |
| 05/14/2022 | VfB Stuttgart | 2 - 1 | 1. FC Köln | Bundesliga | Mercedes-Benz-Arena |
| 12/19/2021 | 1. FC Köln | 1 - 0 | VfB Stuttgart | Bundesliga | RheinEnergieStadion |
| 10/27/2021 | VfB Stuttgart | 0 - 2 | 1. FC Köln | DFB Pokal | Mercedes-Benz-Arena |
02/14/2026
09/28/2025
02/24/2024
09/30/2023
02/18/2023
11/19/2022
08/28/2022
05/14/2022
12/19/2021
10/27/2021
VfB Stuttgart Win
1. FC Köln Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +5
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -4
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -4
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +7
P: 4 GD: +12
P: 4 GD: +9
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: +6
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -11
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -13
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Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Stuttgart Ignite the MHPArena with Emphatic Statement Victory
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 38/100. A relentless offensive barrage saw the hosts erase their opening-day nightmare and brutally dismantle their visitors.
Early Siege Mentality
Our verdict is clear: VfB Stuttgart desperately needed to prove they belonged. Sitting in the relegation zone after a disastrous opening day, they stepped onto the MHPArena pitch with ferocious intent. From the first whistle, they completely controlled possession, commanding 58 percent of the ball and ruthlessly pinning 1. FC Köln deep in their own half. The Intensity of their high press was genuinely suffocating. It forced constant defensive errors and yielded a massive haul of set-pieces, ultimately culminating in 18 total match corners. A breakthrough felt entirely inevitable under this crushing weight. In the 39th minute, Josha Vagnoman decisively carved open the visitors' rearguard. His perfectly weighted pass allowed Bilal El Khannouss to slot home easily. This was the exact statement of intent a struggling squad needed to jumpstart their fragile campaign.
The Attacking Floodgates Open
Stuttgart flatly refused to sit back and protect their narrow lead. Instead, they doubled down on their aggressive, front-foot approach right after the interval. The sheer volume of scoring chances became staggering. A relentless barrage of 39 combined shots quickly turned the pitch into an absolute shooting gallery. Stuttgart’s crucial Balance held incredibly firm even as the midfield became dangerously stretched. Right on the hour mark, Maximilian Mittelstädt picked out Grischa Prömel, who emphatically doubled the lead with a clinical finish. The visitors briefly threatened to spark an unlikely comeback. A chaotic defensive sequence ultimately resulted in a Ramon Hendriks own goal, briefly putting Köln back on the scoreboard. However, the momentum never truly shifted. The home midfield casually absorbed the pressure and immediately re-established their absolute control.
Super Sub Seals the Deal
Any lingering stadium nerves vanished instantly thanks to a brilliant masterstroke from the technical area. Ermedin Demirović entered the fray in the 70th minute with clear instructions to end the contest. He needed just five minutes to make his permanent mark, instinctively finishing a slick move to effectively kill the game off. The Upset Factor completely evaporated at this very juncture. Köln’s fighting spirit was visibly broken by the rapid response. To properly cap off a phenomenal individual performance, Vagnoman seamlessly transitioned from provider to executioner in the 90th minute. His late, crushing strike drove the final nail into the coffin for a spectacular 4-1 triumph. This vital three-point haul yanks Stuttgart straight out of the relegation mire. Meanwhile, it delivers a harsh reality check to a previously unbeaten Köln squad.
Key Questions
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
Relentless attacking pressure from both sides, featuring 39 total shots and 18 corners, turned the pitch into an absolute shooting gallery.
How did substitute J. Vagnoman change the game?
Vagnoman thoroughly dominated the flank, setting up the critical opening goal before sealing the dominant performance with a late strike of his own in the 90th minute.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Mismatch Looming at the MHPArena
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 16/100. Overwhelming firepower from the hosts makes this an uphill battle for a visiting side already dreading a relegation scrap.
The Setup
VfB Stuttgart enters as the heavy favourite in this Bundesliga clash. A modest Stars rating indicates fewer global household names on the pitch, but the Balance of this tie points firmly to a comfortable home win. Early season or not, the Stakes for 1. FC Köln are incredibly high as they look to escape the bottom-tier gravity. While talents like N. Woltemade and A. Stiller command the midfield for the home side, the visitors will desperately hope S. El Mala can spark some much-needed resistance against a bleak Form curve.
Key Battle
The home midfield will look to completely suffocate the visiting backline. If Stuttgart dominates possession centrally, the fragile defensive shape of the away side will inevitably crumble under sustained and relentless pressure.
Our Prediction
Stuttgart takes control early and doesn't let go. Expect a multi-goal cushion for the hosts as the visitors struggle to string passes together in the final third.