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VfB Stuttgart before an important duel: Derby against FC Cologne is coming up!
On September 28th, 2025, VfB Stuttgart will play against FC Cologne. The game is crucial for VfB's start to the season.
VfB Stuttgart before an important duel: Derby against FC Cologne is coming up!
This Sunday, September 28th, 2025, VfB Stuttgart will meet FC Köln in an eagerly awaited duel. The Stuttgart team have gained a lot of self-confidence during the international week and are full of energy. VfB recently won two games in the European Cup and put in a brave performance against St. Pauli. In their game against Celta de Vigo, numerous balls were won on the halfway line, but the clear conversion of chances still left a lot to be desired Onefootball reported.
Although VfB was able to draw a lot of self-confidence from the last few games, the team under coach Sebastian Hoeneß remains cautious for the challenges ahead. FC Köln, which is considered a strong team that is doing well after its promotion, demands a lot from both sides. According to the analysis in the Kicker, FC Köln have not only scored the fifth most goals in the league, but are also vulnerable defensively, which could play into the Stuttgart offensive around Bilal El Khannouss and Ermedin Demirovic.
Lineup questions in the VfB squad
Personnel planning for the game is challenging for Hoeneß. The loss of Finn Jeltsch forces him to make creative defensive changes. Deniz Undav, a key player, will return after the next international break while Silas still needs time to get fit. Justin Diehl could play a role in the squad against his former club and Hoeneß is also planning to add fresh legs through rotation given the short time between games, including an upcoming clash against Basel.
VfB has only lost twice out of 15 games in Cologne in the last 25 years, which gives the team a certain level of security. It is the 98th Bundesliga meeting between both teams and Stuttgart will urgently need the points to further build on their solid start to the season. In addition, Cologne can currently be taken seriously as a newcomer and demands everything from VfB. Marvin Schwäbe, Cologne goalkeeper, also played his part in helping the Billy Goats stay in the upper ranks with a catch rate of 61 percent Yahoo Sports.
In summary, it remains to be said: the encounter promises a lot of excitement. FC Cologne's offensive style of play could present both risks and opportunities for VfB. It remains to be seen who will ultimately assert the upper hand in this exciting Bundesliga game.