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VfB Stuttgart vs 1. FC Köln Predictions

Germany · Bundesliga · Fri, 4 Sept 2026 · 19:30 · Prediction, H2H, stats & betting tips

Germany · BundesligaFri, 4 Sept 2026

VfB Stuttgart

11th in table · 9 pts

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Fri, 4 Sept 202619:30

4 : 1

Full timeTip: Over 0.5 · 1.21

1. FC Köln

13th in table · 9 pts

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Pre-match win probability

62%VfB Stuttgart20%Draw18%1. FC Köln

Our prediction

Over 0.5 · VfB Stuttgart

VfB Stuttgart vs 1. FC Köln listed tip from the board.

Odds1.21
Confidence82.64%
ResultGraded
Pre-match model probabilityPick and odds as published before kick-off
  • VfB Stuttgart 62%
  • Draw 20%
  • 1. FC Köln 18%

Board tips

Betting Tips

  • freeOver 0.5Odds 1.2183%Won
  • Over 2.5 GoalsOver 2.5Odds 1.3574%Won
  • 0.5 Goals HTOver 0.5Odds 1.2183%Won
  • Correct Score Tips1-3Odds 31.003%Lost
  • 3.5 GoalsOver 3.5Odds 2.0250%Won
  • corners ouOver 6.5Odds 1.9751%Lost

Season statistics

Bundesliga · 10 matches each · highlighted side is stronger

VfB Stuttgart1. FC Köln
Goals scored (avg)
2.11.7
Goals conceded (avg)Lower is better
0.91.1
Wins
32
Played
88

Recent form

Last matches · newest first

VfB Stuttgart6W 1D 3L in last 10
  • 3 NovGalatasaray2 – 0VfB StuttgartL
  • 31 OctBayer Leverkusen2 – 4VfB StuttgartW
  • 28 OctSC Paderborn 070 – 1VfB StuttgartW
  • 23 OctVfB Stuttgart2 – 3Borussia MönchengladbachL
  • 20 OctVfB Stuttgart1 – 1Atletico MadridD
  • 17 OctHamburger SV1 – 0VfB StuttgartL
  • 14 OctSlovan Bratislava0 – 3VfB StuttgartW
  • 10 OctSC Paderborn 070 – 2VfB StuttgartW
  • 1 OctVfB Stuttgart5 – 0SpVgg Greuther FürthW
  • 25 SeptVfB Stuttgart3 – 01. FC HeidenheimW
1. FC Köln3W 4D 2L in last 9
  • 1 NovUnion Berlin1 – 11. FC KölnD
  • 27 Oct1. FC Köln5 – 0Union BerlinW
  • 24 Oct1. FC Köln0 – 0FC Schalke 04D
  • 16 OctEintracht Frankfurt1 – 01. FC KölnL
  • 11 Oct1. FC Köln2 – 1Borussia MönchengladbachW
  • 3 OctFC Viktoria Köln2 – 21. FC KölnD
  • 19 SeptHamburger SV2 – 11. FC KölnL
  • 12 Sept1. FC Köln1 – 1Werder BremenD
  • 29 Aug1. FC Köln3 – 21899 HoffenheimW
H2H
Head to headVfB Stuttgart 6W · 2D · 1. FC Köln 1W · 2.7 goals a game
  • 14 FebVfB Stuttgart3 – 11. FC Köln
  • 28 Sept1. FC Köln1 – 2VfB Stuttgart
  • 24 FebVfB Stuttgart1 – 11. FC Köln
  • 30 Sept1. FC Köln0 – 2VfB Stuttgart
  • 18 FebVfB Stuttgart3 – 01. FC Köln
  • 19 Nov1. FC Köln2 – 4VfB Stuttgart
  • 28 Aug1. FC Köln0 – 0VfB Stuttgart
  • 14 MayVfB Stuttgart2 – 11. FC Köln
  • 19 Dec1. FC Köln1 – 0VfB Stuttgart

Betting markets

Bookmaker prices with margin removed

No over/under prices stored.

Match result

VfB Stuttgart1.59
Draw4.93
1. FC Köln5.49

No BTTS prices stored.

No double chance prices stored.

VfB Stuttgart

Chance62%
Odds1.59

Draw

Chance20%
Odds4.93

1. FC Köln

Chance18%
Odds5.49

No half-time prices stored.

No corner prices stored.

Model comparison

Our pick: Over 0.5 at 1.21

VfB Stuttgart1. FC Köln
Recent form59%41%
Attack55%45%
Defence53%47%
Goals model55%45%
Head-to-head78%22%
Overall78%22%

Trends

Trend · Bundesliga

VfB Stuttgart scored 2.1 per game in the last 10.

Trend · Bundesliga

VfB Stuttgart conceded 0.9 per game in the last 10.

Trend · Bundesliga

Failed to score in 2 of those 10.

Trend · Bundesliga

Kept a clean sheet in 5 of those 10.

VfB Stuttgart vs 1. FC Köln: prediction & preview

Germany · Bundesliga · Fri, 4 Sept 2026

VfB Stuttgart meet 1. FC Köln in the Germany, Bundesliga on 4 September 2026 at 19:30 (Africa/Lagos). The recorded score is 4–1.

On the 1X2 market the shortest price is VfB Stuttgart at 1.59. Once the bookmaker margin is removed, that outcome carries about 62% of the implied chance, with the other two outcomes sharing the rest. A short price means the market rates that side more likely. It is not a certainty, and the margin means the three raw probabilities add up to more than 100% before they are scaled.

Season points-per-game rates were not stored on this fixture yet. The odds chart still shows how the 1X2, goals, and both-teams markets are priced.

VfB Stuttgart vs 1. FC Köln FAQs

4 questions

What time is the VfB Stuttgart vs 1. FC Köln match?

Kickoff is 19:30 on 4 September 2026, shown in Africa/Lagos.

What are the safest picks for VfB Stuttgart vs 1. FC Köln?

VfB Stuttgart is the safest-priced 1X2 pick at 1.59. The margin-adjusted share is about 62%.

What are the over and under 2.5 prices?

Over and under 2.5 prices are not stored for this match.

Do both teams score on this match?

A both-teams-to-score price is not stored for this match.