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VfB Stuttgart prepares to host 1. FC Köln in Bundesliga matchday two

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Last updated Sep 8, 2026

VfB Stuttgart prepares to host 1. FC Köln in Bundesliga matchday two
Summary

VfB Stuttgart hosts 1. FC Köln at the MHPArena for the opening match of the second Bundesliga round of the 2026/27 campaign. Stuttgart enters the fixture following a 5-1 loss to Bayern München, marking the team’s seventh consecutive defeat against the reigning champions. In contrast, 1. FC Köln carries momentum into the match after overturning two deficits to secure a 3-2 victory over Hoffenheim last week. Both teams face significant roster challenges, as 1. FC Köln will be without goal scorers Said El Mala and Thijs Dallinga due to illness. Stuttgart continues to manage a high volume of injuries affecting its squad depth, including the absence of Tiago Tomás. Following this encounter, Stuttgart prepares for upcoming matches against Hoffenheim and Dortmund, alongside an impending Champions League fixture against Viking FK.

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  • •VfB Stuttgart hosts 1. FC Köln at the MHPArena for Bundesliga matchday two.
  • •Stuttgart suffered a 5-1 loss to Bayern München in its opening match.
  • •FC Köln enters the match after a 3-2 victory over Hoffenheim.
  • •Said El Mala and Thijs Dallinga are unavailable for 1. FC Köln due to illness.
  • •Stuttgart has not lost to 1. FC Köln since 2021, holding five wins and two draws.
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Borussia Dortmund completed their preparation for the Champions League opener against Villarreal on Tuesday without defender Daniel Svensson and newcomer Konstantinos Karetsas. The two players didn't participate in the final team training on Monday and only completed an individual session indoors, but are expected to be available for the match.

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