1. FC Köln – VfB Stuttgart

The upcoming clash at the RheinEnergieStadion pits 12th‑placed 1. FC Köln, who have amassed four points from a win, a draw and a loss while netting five and conceding seven, against 14th‑ranked VfB Stuttgart, sitting on three points after a solitary victory and two defeats with six goals scored and eight let in. Both sides will be eager to close the gap to the safety zone, and the head‑to‑head record this season adds extra intrigue as each team seeks to turn the tide in the tightly contested lower half of the table.