Stuttgart vs FC Koln Match Preview

Stuttgart is ranked in 17th place with 16 points and comes in an awful run as they are winless in the last five matches collecting two draws and three losses. These losses came in the last three games and unfortunately for them, they were all against teams of the top half of the table. Last season they were lucky to avoid relegation on the last matchday so they have got to avoid that situation once again.

With 23 goals scored so far they have shown a good offensive side and in the last five matches scored a total of five goals averaging a goal per game while managing to find the back of the net in four encounters. A positive result here would mean a step closer to getting out of the direct relegation zone as they are one point behind 16th-placed Hertha Berlin.

Guirassy has been leading their attack with 6 goals proving to be a good signing followed by Fuhrich with 4 goals.

FC Koln, on the other hand, is ranked in 11th place with 26 points and comes in much better form as they come after two wins and three draws over the last five matches. They are unbeaten since the league started after the World Cup break and this streak allowed them to climb in ranks creating a comfortable distance from the relegation zone.

With 32 goals scored so far they have the second-best attack from the bottom-half teams and in the last five matches scored a total of 11 goals averaging two goals per game while managing to find the back of the net in three duels. It is worth mentioning the 7-1 win they got against Werder Bremen and the 1-1 draw against Bayern Munich.

Their best offensive player has been Kainz with 5 goals - 6 assists followed by Skhiri with 5 goals - 1 assist.

In conclusion, I think both teams can score at least a goal here. Stuttgart will try to avoid another defeat in front of their fans so I expect them to emphasize more in attack thus scoring a goal. Their rivals are doing better recently, but their defense is nothing special with 31 goals conceded so far. FC Koln has got what it takes to punish their rivals now, especially after what they have shown in these recent games.