Stuttgart vs Cologne Predictions

• There have been ten goals in Stuttgart’s opening two matches this season
• Cologne hit 18 shots on goal in last week’s 3-2 win over Hoffenheim
• Stuttgart have won four of their last five games against Cologne

Cologne have the scent of goals

Stuttgart enjoyed an excellent campaign last season, which saw them reach a top-four finish in the Bundesliga and the Reds will be hoping to progress this term.

Sebastien Hoeness’ men started the new Bundesliga campaign with a 5-1 loss at Bayern Munich and that loss followed a 4-0 Germany Cup success over Hansa Rostock

Stuttgart were blown away by Bayern last week, but the German champions are one of the strongest teams in Europe and it would be unwise to judge the Reds too harshly on that result.

Brighton raided the Baden-Wurttemberg outfit for Spanish youngster Chema Andres on transfer deadline day, but Dzenan Pejcinovic, Bilal El Khannouss and Leo Sauer have strengthened the Stuttgart squad, as Hoeness looks to manage a Champions League campaign alongside domestic commitments.

Cologne only finished three points above the Bundesliga relegation playoff spot last season, but the Billy Goats have been busy in the transfer market this summer.

Mikey Moore, Borna Sosa and Jahmai Simpson-Pusey are among the arrivals and Cologne beat Hoffenheim 3-2 in their opening Bundesliga contest.

A trip to Stuttgart will demand more, but Rene Wagner’s side look capable of contributing to a high-scoring contest at the MHPArena.