VfB Stuttgart vs FC Köln Predictions, Picks & Odds – 04/09/2026

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04 Sep 2026 MHPArena Louis Hecq

VfB Stuttgart vs FC Köln – Best bets of the match

Bookmaker	1	X	2	Bonus info
Betfred	1.50	5.00	5.50	View odds
Ladbrokes	1.83	2.80	4.60	View Odds
Coral	1.85	2.80	4.80	View Odds
BoyleSports	1.44	4.50	4.75	View odds
William Hill	1.50	4.60	5.00	View Odds

Our prediction

1: VfB Stuttgart to win

1.50 on Betfred

· Confidence Medium

Odds recorded on 02 Sep 2026 at 20:45 · Odds are subject to change

VfB Stuttgart vs FC Köln Preview

VfB Stuttgart sit 14th after a mixed run of two wins, two draws, and a defeat from their last five league outings. Their confidence, however, received a significant boost in the DFB-Pokal, where they dismantled Hansa Rostock 4-0 at home. New signing Dženan Pejčinović announced himself with a hat-trick on his competitive debut. Squad depth will be tested early, though, with Dennis Seimen, Justin Diehl, and Nikolas Nartey all sidelined through muscle injuries.

FC Köln arrive in Stuttgart occupying 15th place, their recent form an uneven sequence of a win, a defeat, a draw, and another loss-draw combination across the last five away fixtures. Luca Waldschmidt misses out with a muscle complaint, while Linton Maina remains doubtful after a training knock. On a brighter note, Ragnar Ache is fully fit again, and summer recruits Thijs Dallinga and Reigan Heskey offer fresh attacking options as Köln seek early-season momentum.

Recommended Bets

	Betfred	Ladbrokes	Coral
VfB Stuttgart to win	1.50	1.83	1.85
Under 2.5	·	2.90	3.00
BTTS Yes	1.44	1.50	1.50

Odds recorded on 02 Sep 2026 at 20:45 · Odds are subject to change

Stuttgart's home win at 1.50 represents the standout selection here. The Swabians have won both recent meetings with Köln, scoring five goals across those two fixtures, and their head-to-head dominance stretching back across the Bundesliga record is difficult to ignore. A 4-0 cup demolition of Hansa Rostock, featuring a hat-trick from Dženan Pejčinović, suggests the attacking machinery is functioning despite notable absences.

Köln arrive with a patchy away record, collecting just one win from their last five on the road. The loss of Luca Waldschmidt and the doubt surrounding Linton Maina further weakens their options in the final third. New arrivals Thijs Dallinga and Reigan Heskey may need time to gel, and an early-season trip to the MHPArena is a stern examination.

Over 2.5 goals at 1.36 also merits consideration. Both recent head-to-head clashes produced at least three goals, and Stuttgart's cup performance confirmed their willingness to commit bodies forward. With Köln's defensive structure potentially unsettled by personnel changes, this fixture profiles as one likely to deliver goals.

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Trends to Know about VfB Stuttgart vs FC Köln

Stuttgart won both recent head-to-head clashes
Stuttgart unbeaten in three home matches
Köln won just one of last five

Form & Statistics: VfB Stuttgart vs FC Köln

VfB Stuttgart

Recent form

LWWDD

Wins2/5 (40%)

Draws2/5 (40%)

Losses1/5 (20%)

Season statistics (5)

3.9Total goals

61%Both teams score

2.5Goals scored

1.4Goals conceded

FC Köln

Recent form

WWLDL

Wins2/5 (40%)

Draws1/5 (20%)

Losses2/5 (40%)

Season statistics (5)

3.5Total goals

80%Both teams score

1.7Goals scored

1.8Goals conceded

Statistic	VfB Stuttgart		FC Köln
Last 5 results	2W 2D 1L	·	2W 1D 2L
Avg goals scored	2.5	·	1.7
Avg goals conceded	1.4	·	1.8
Under 2.5 (last 5)	1/5	·	0/5
H2H, last 2 meetings	2 VfB Stuttgart · 0 Draws · 0 FC Köln