FC Köln will be playing against VfB Stuttgart in a Bundesliga football match scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 30th, 2023, in Germany, check the FC Köln vs VfB Stuttgart betting tip 2023/2024 to win with your bets.
Stadium and City where FC Köln vs VfB Stuttgart will occur
The game is set to be played in the well-known RheinEnergieStadion stadium, in the city of Cologne, with a capacity for 50000 spectators, who hope to help the team to surprise in this match.
Where to follow the live game
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Introduction to the FC Köln vs VfB Stuttgart betting tip 2023/2024
In the current edition of the Bundesliga, we can see a growth in the average goals. While last season the tournament had an average of 3.17 goals per match, now the competition has an average of 3.64 goals per match.
FC Köln last match
FC Köln is coming off a loss. In its last outing they faced Werder Bremen in a match valid for Bundesliga, and the match ended 2-1. The eleven coached by S. Baumgart played in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
A fairly even game was expected, with odds for the home defeat at 2.38.
The team’s defensive line was far from their best in the contest. Benno Schmitz had a terrible performance, failed at crucial moments, and became one of the leading players responsible for the negative result.
VfB Stuttgart last match
On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a victory in the last round. In a dispute valid for Bundesliga, VfB Stuttgart, who used a 4-2-3-1 formation, faced the Darmstadt 98 team with a final score of 3-1.
The positive result confirmed that the team’s favoritism before the start of the match was certain, making the odds 1.33.
FC Köln vs VfB Stuttgart h2h
The last time FC Köln faced VfB Stuttgart it was in Bundesliga. FC Köln, then in 11th place opened with a play using the 4-2-3-1 formation, while VfB Stuttgart, who was in 17th place, played using a 4-3-3 tactic.
The last preceding match between these two teams was from 18-02-2023. The match was valid for the 2022/2023 season of the Bundesliga, and it ended with a 3-0 win for VfB Stuttgart.
The VfB Stuttgart team in the last five matches has achieved more regular results, with a total of 4 wins, compared to the FC Köln team, which won only 1 match.
Teams varying in strengths and motivations.
FC Köln
Bundesliga leaderboard now
The FC Köln team with 1 point currently occupies the 16th place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the Relegation Play-off, with a campaign of 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses.
This means that in the 6th round, the Darmstadt 98 team is closing in at 17th place, with no points difference separating them.
FC Köln has been going through a rough patch in their recent matches, losing their last 4 matches and drawing the other. They will need to regroup and find a way to bounce back from this dip in form if they want to salvage their season.
FC Köln analysis
FC Köln have a negative goal difference, having after 5 rounds conceded 9 goals to opponents and scored 4. An average to improve.
With 45% of ball possession averaged per game over the course of this league, FC Köln can hardly be said to be the kind of team that imposes its textures on the field. However,in the next match of the season against VfB Stuttgart they will have to come down with a whole different attitude on the pitch, and try to build more scoring chances.
Best goalscorer from FC Köln
Until this stage of the season, in terms of individual exhibitions, the highlight is Davie Selke. The Attacker has scored 2 times in this competition and helped FC Köln avoiding adverse outcomes on several occasions.
VfB Stuttgart
Bundesliga leaderboard now
The VfB Stuttgart team with 12 points currently occupies the 3rd place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the UEFA Champions League, with a campaign of 4 wins, 0 draws, and 1 loss.
Which means that the team is over RB Leipzig team who is in the position 4 in the 6th round but with the same number of points.
VfB Stuttgart analysis
After 5 rounds, VfB Stuttgart has a positive goal difference, with 17 goals scored and only 7 goals taken by their goalkeeper.
With 7.2 shots on goal per match, VfB Stuttgart can certainly call itself an offensive team over the course of this tournament, and this obviously increases the chances of scoring goals, and the chances of victory.
This is a top 5 team in the Bundesliga that wants to keep up with the good performances!
It is an average ball possession of 54.8% that the VfB Stuttgart team usually uses to control the game. The reason for this is ball possession above 50% typically allows teams to have some control over their opponents.
VfB Stuttgart is in a great position! After 3 wins in the Bundesliga, there doesn’t seem to be any doubt of who is the favorite.
VfB Stuttgart is a more offensive team than FC Köln, having 577 attacks vs. 496 from FC Köln, having scored 17 times, in comparison, FC Köln converted into goal 4 times.
Best goalscorer from VfB Stuttgart
When we analyze the team’s attack so far, the competition’s performance at the individual level Sehrou Guirassy is the player to highlight. Helping VfB Stuttgart with 10 goals scored this season, the Attacker has been instrumental in achieving positive outcomes.
Historical data: VfB Stuttgart
With 5 titles won in the history of the tournament, the VfB Stuttgart team is one of the competition’s leading names. The record of the team will impact the final outcome of the match and it will not be the first time the team has managed to impress their opponents with a win at a time when they are in bad shape.
Bet suggestions for this game:
Goals Top Betting Tips
Some study shows us that between 75-90 minutes is where most goals occur, this can be a good bet for those who follow the live game.
Taking into consideration that VfB Stuttgart scores an average of 2 goals per match when playing away, we should consider the under 2.5 betting market, especially because this team usually does not concede goals when playing out of their stadium.
Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 2.2.
Handicap Betting Tip
It is very clear the huge favoritism that VfB Stuttgart has for this match. The difference between the teams is big, and that should be evident in the final result. Therefore, a good bet for this clash is on the Asian handicap of -1.5 in favor of the visiting team.
Corners Top Betting Tips
One should consider that the combined number of corners of both teams will give an average of 5.3 corners per game if one would like to have good betting results.
FC Köln is usually quite offensive in their matches, and this has resulted in a high average of corner kicks in the competition. Currently, the team averages 6.2 corners per game played. Therefore, it might be interesting to bet on the over corner kicks of FC Köln in this match.
Cards Top Betting Tips
Highly disciplined, the teams have an average of only 3 yellow cards per match, when added together. In other words, the ‘Under 4.5 cards’ option looks like a great alternative for bettors.
This is a match with several good betting entries to have some return on sports betting.
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FC Köln vs VfB Stuttgart betting tip 2023/2024: FAQ
The match will be played on September 30th, 2023, Saturday.
The match will take place at the RheinEnergieStadion stadium in Cologne.
The last time these teams faced each other was in Bundesliga match, referring to the 2022/2023 season, and ended with a 3-0 result for VfB Stuttgart.
For this match, the probability indicates that the net is more likely to swing between 75-90 minutes.
The bookmaker with the best odds for this match is Bet365.
When analyzing football matches, it’s important to consider a variety of factors such as team form, injuries and suspensions, head-to-head records, home and away form, and tactical matchups. You can find all this information and more on Betarena. You should also take into account any external factors such as weather conditions, the importance of the match, and team motivation.
Yes, statistics can be a useful tool when analyzing football matches for betting purposes. At Betarena, we provide access to a wealth of statistical information such as team and player form, goals scored and conceded, possession percentage, shots on target, and corner kicks. However, it’s important to not rely solely on statistics and to also consider the subjective factors mentioned earlier.
