VfB Stuttgart hosts FC Cologne in Bundesliga second round

VfB Stuttgart is set to host FC Cologne at the MHPArena for a second-round Bundesliga match. Stuttgart aims to recover from a heavy 5-1 opening defeat against Bayern Munich, which left them at the bottom of the standings. Manager Sebastian Hoeness looks to leverage Stuttgart's strong home record, having lost only three domestic matches at the MHPArena last season.

FC Cologne enters the match with momentum following a 3-2 victory over TSG Hoffenheim in their opening game. However, the team faces challenges regarding away performance and injuries to players such as Waldschmidt, Hubers, and Sebulonsen. Historically, Stuttgart has held an advantage in recent encounters, winning five of the last seven meetings between the two clubs.