Bundesliga· Regular Season - 2· MHPArena
VfB Stuttgart
1. FC Köln4-1
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VfB Stuttgart vs 1. FC Köln Prediction & Betting Tips
Friday, 4 September 2026 · Kick-off
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More VfB Stuttgart vs 1. FC Köln tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
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| AH2 +1.51. FC Köln +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 88% | 1.14 | - |
| X21. FC Köln or Draw | 77% | 1.30 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 73% | 1.37 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 71% | 1.42 | - |
| AH1 +1.5VfB Stuttgart +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 67% | 1.49 | - |
| 1XVfB Stuttgart or Draw | 61% | 1.65 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 53% | 1.90 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 47% | 2.11 | - |
| 21. FC Köln to win | 39% | 2.54 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| AH2 -1.51. FC Köln -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 33% | 3.06 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 29% | 3.39 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 27% | 3.72 | - |
| 1VfB Stuttgart to win | 23% | 4.39 | - |
| AH1 -1.5VfB Stuttgart -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 12% | 8.24 | - |
VfB Stuttgart vs 1. FC Köln preview & analysis
Match preview
VfB Stuttgart host 1. FC Köln in the Bundesliga (Regular Season - 2) at MHPArena on Friday, 4 September 2026, with kick-off at 18:30 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
1. FC Köln arrive in mixed form, with 1 win, 0 draws and 0 defeats in their last 1 matches, scoring 3 and conceding 2. Most recently they beat 1899 Hoffenheim 3-2 at home. They're 10th in the table with 7 points from 5 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, VfB Stuttgart have won 5, 1. FC Köln have won 0 and 1 ended level. Those games averaged 3.3 goals, and both teams scored in 4 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes 1. FC Köln narrow favourites: VfB Stuttgart 23%, draw 38%, 1. FC Köln 39%. We expect around 3.8 goals (1.6 - 2.2 in expected goals), with 73% for over 2.5 and 71% for both teams to score.
Recent form
VfB Stuttgart1. FC Köln- 29 AugH1899 Hoffenheim3-2
Head to head
Bundesliga table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  SC Freiburg | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | +10 | 13 |
| 2 |  Borussia Dortmund | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | +7 | 13 |
| 3 |  Bayern München | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | +12 | 11 |
| 4 |  Bayer Leverkusen | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | +6 | 10 |
| 5 |  RB Leipzig | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | +10 | 9 |
| 6 |  FC Augsburg | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | +5 | 8 |
| 7 |  Werder Bremen | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| 8 |  FSV Mainz 05 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | +3 | 7 |
| 9 |  SV Elversberg | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| 10 | 1. FC Köln | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 7 |
| 11 | VfB Stuttgart | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | -1 | 6 |
| 12 |  Hamburger SV | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | -10 | 6 |
| 13 |  FC Schalke 04 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -2 | 5 |
| 14 |  Eintracht Frankfurt | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -7 | 5 |
| 15 |  SC Paderborn 07 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -4 | 4 |
| 16 |  Union Berlin | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -12 | 4 |
| 17 |  1899 Hoffenheim | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | -4 | 3 |
| 18 |  Borussia Mönchengladbach | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | -11 | 0 |
VfB Stuttgart vs 1. FC Köln: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win VfB Stuttgart vs 1. FC Köln?
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1. FC Köln are favourites. Our model gives VfB Stuttgart a 23% chance of winning, 1. FC Köln 39%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in VfB Stuttgart vs 1. FC Köln?
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We rate both teams to score at 71%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does VfB Stuttgart vs 1. FC Köln kick off?
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VfB Stuttgart vs 1. FC Köln kicks off at 18:30 UTC on Friday, 4 September 2026 at MHPArena, Stuttgart.
