Stuttgart – FC Koln : Preview & Prediction
On the last day of the Bundesliga season, Stuttgart host FC Cologne. Stuttgart’s end of the season is very turbulent and the outcome is not yet defined. Indeed, the Swabians are currently in 16th place, the play-off position, and are three points behind Hertha, the first non-league side. Clearly, several options are available to Stuttgart in this last match. A win combined with a defeat for Hertha and this team will be kept in the Bundesliga thanks to its better goal difference. A defeat or a draw and this team will play the play-offs. Stuttgart have not won in six games, including two encouraging draws in the last two games against Wolfsburg (1-1) and Bayern Munich (2-2).
FC Köln, on the other hand, are doing so well that they are guaranteed to play in the European Cup next season. Indeed, Cologne is in 7th place in the standings and this last game will determine whether they will play in the Conference League or the Europa League. After 4 consecutive victories, their unbeaten streak came to a halt at the wrong moment against Wolfsburg (0-1) last week. Following this defeat, the Cologne players do not have the cards in their hands on the choice of the competition they will play next season. They will need a win and a negative result from Union Berlin to reach C3.
Cologne won the first leg 1-0.
Cologne have won 5 of their last 7 games.
Cologne have won three of their last five away games at Stuttgart.
Stuttgart have been very shaky at home with the 16th best record of 5 wins, 4 draws and 7 defeats.
In this match, we should see a very competitive game. Indeed, there is a lot at stake for both teams. On the one hand, Stuttgart, in case of victory, could hope for an unhoped-for survival in case of a negative result from Hertha. On the other hand, FC Cologne has the opportunity to finish in 6th place and qualify for the next Europa League. Given the form of FC Cologne, we see this team winning this match against a team of Stuttgart in great difficulty and who has not won for two months now.
Stuttgart – FC Koln : Betting Tips
Stuttgart – Win Odds: 2.25
