German Bundesliga
2026-02-14 - VfB Stuttgart vs Koln
A Sports Betting Pick by Niko
Football; Germany: Bundesliga
MHP Arena – Stuttgart
Saturday, 14th February 2026 - kickoff 18:30 CET
VfB Stuttgart
VfB Stuttgart have been one of the more consistent top‑half sides in the Bundesliga this season. They head into this match in strong form, having won four of their last five Bundesliga games.
However, the unexpected 2-1 defeat last week against lowly St.Pauli shook them up a bit, so they will now look to respond and stay close to the top four teams in the table. A win here would keep them near the Champions League spots, just before their European match against Celtic next week.
The Swabians can score freely on their day — averaging over two goals per game in recent matches — and they generally dominate possession at their stadium.
Sebastian Hoeness has a perfect recent record as VfB Stuttgart head coach against Köln, winning six and drawing one of seven Bundesliga meetings, which gives his side an extra psychological edge heading into this clash.
Köln
Köln have had a mixed season and arrives in mid‑table territory, sitting 10th in the Bundesliga. Their recent away form is particularly poor — Köln are winless in their last six Bundesliga away games (two draws, four defeats) — and scoring goals on the road has been difficult.
Their only two away wins this season came by narrow 0-1 margins against Mainz and TSG Hoffenheim, showing that they can be organized, but they rarely dominate away from home.
Köln’s overall scoring record isn’t brutal, but they tend to score goals in matches, as recent results show both teams scoring frequently.
The Betting Verdict
VfB Stuttgart are in better shape, with superior recent results, stronger home form, and a dominant head‑to‑head record against Köln — particularly under Hoeness (six wins and one draw in seven meetings).
Köln’s road struggles and inconsistent scoring make them underdogs here. VfB Stuttgart are more likely to control the game and create better chances, especially in front of their fans.
VfB Stuttgart are unbeaten in four straight home games, and I believe that streak will continue with another win in this match.
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The Pick :
VfB Stuttgart 2-0 Köln
BEST BETTING TIP :
Take VfB Stuttgart to win at odds of 1.50 with Bet365
