VfB Stuttgart vs FC Koln: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 February

VfB Stuttgart

D W L D W

16th place in German Bundesliga

3 - 0

18/02/2023 10:30

FC Koln

W L W W D

11th place in German Bundesliga

German Bundesliga

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for VfB Stuttgart vs FC Koln on 18 February 2023 (kick-off: 10:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full VfB Stuttgart vs FC Koln preview before placing your bet.

VfB Stuttgart are currently 16th with 33 points after 34 matches.
FC Koln sit 11th with 42 points from 34 matches.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

STANDINGS UP TO 18/02/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Bayern Munchen	71	34	21	8	5	92	38	54
02 Borussia Dortmund	71	34	22	5	7	83	44	39
03 RB Leipzig	66	34	20	6	8	64	41	23
04 Union Berlin	62	34	18	8	8	51	38	13
05 SC Freiburg	59	34	17	8	9	51	44	7
06 Bayer Leverkusen	50	34	14	8	12	57	49	8
07 Eintracht Frankfurt	50	34	13	11	10	58	52	6
08 VfL Wolfsburg	49	34	13	10	11	57	48	9
09 FSV Mainz 05	46	34	12	10	12	54	55	-1
10 Borussia Monchengladbach	43	34	11	10	13	52	55	-3
11 FC Koln	42	34	10	12	12	49	54	-5
12 TSG Hoffenheim	36	34	10	6	18	48	57	-9
13 Werder Bremen	36	34	10	6	18	51	64	-13
14 VfL Bochum	35	34	10	5	19	40	72	-32
15 Augsburg	34	34	9	7	18	42	63	-21
16 VfB Stuttgart	33	34	7	12	15	45	57	-12
17 Schalke 04	31	34	7	10	17	35	71	-36
18 Hertha Berlin	29	34	7	8	19	42	69	-27

VfB Stuttgart Last 6 matches

29/07/2026 23:45

Kickers Offenbach 1 - 8 VfB Stuttgart International Club Friendly

25/07/2026 20:00

FSV Hollenbach 0 - 5 VfB Stuttgart International Club Friendly

19/07/2026 19:30

TSG Balingen 0 - 7 VfB Stuttgart International Club Friendly

24/05/2026 01:00

Bayern Munchen 3 - 0 VfB Stuttgart Germany Cup

09/05/2026 20:30

VfB Stuttgart 3 - 1 Bayer Leverkusen German Bundesliga

02/05/2026 20:30

TSG Hoffenheim 3 - 3 VfB Stuttgart German Bundesliga

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches FC Koln

31/07/2026 17:00

FC Koln 2 - 2 Hertha Berlin International Club Friendly

23/07/2026 23:10

Bergisch Gladbach 09 0 - 8 FC Koln International Club Friendly

10/05/2026 22:30

FC Koln 1 - 3 Heidenheimer German Bundesliga

02/05/2026 20:30

Union Berlin 2 - 2 FC Koln German Bundesliga

25/04/2026 20:30

FC Koln 1 - 2 Bayer Leverkusen German Bundesliga

18/04/2026 01:30

St. Pauli 1 - 1 FC Koln German Bundesliga

Win

17%

Draw

50%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues German Bundesliga

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

VfB Stuttgart

FC Koln

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.82

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.65

Scored

Avg. per game

1.06

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.53

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 17 home matches

YesNo

10 (59%)7 (41%)

In last 17 home matches

NoYes

8 (47%)9 (53%)

VfB Stuttgart

Recent matches

FC Koln

Under /Over

(82%)14 3(18%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(71%)12 5(29%)

Under /Over

(41%)7 10(59%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(18%)3 14(82%)

Under /Over

(53%)9 8(47%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(47%)8 9(53%)

/Yes

(71%)12 5(29%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(53%)9 8(47%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

VfB Stuttgart

FC Koln

Shots

VfB Stuttgart

Total shots

15.41 avg / game

Blocked

79 total

Avg. 4.65

FC Koln

Total shots

14.76 avg / game

Blocked

61 total

Avg. 4.07

VfB Stuttgart Pass FC Koln

Total passes

7889

Avg. 464 / game

Accurate

81%

Ball possession

51%

Total passes

7764

Avg. 457 / game

Accurate

78%

Ball possession

54%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

VfB Stuttgart

Played games

FC Koln

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.06

Clean sheets

0.24

5.00

Corners

119

7.00

21.12

359

Throw-ins

452

26.59

1.94

Offsides

1.82

3.18

GK saves

2.24

VfB Stuttgart

DISCIPLINARY

FC Koln

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.06

2.06

0.18

0.06

9.53

162

Fouls

199

11.71

14.53

247

Tackles

294

17.29

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How We Build the VfB Stuttgart vs FC Koln Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for VfB Stuttgart vs FC Koln on 18 February 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this German Bundesliga fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

VfB Stuttgart vs FC Koln Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess VfB Stuttgart's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against FC Koln's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

German Bundesliga Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live German Bundesliga standings and the German Bundesliga form table to understand exactly where VfB Stuttgart and FC Koln sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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