The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Aston Villa (Penn) at 2.06 — an implied 45% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Aston Villa (Penn): closed 2.06 (45%)
• VfB Stuttgart (Lost): closed 2.60 (36%)
• Draw: closed 4.70 (20%)

VfB Stuttgart (Lost) — recent form

• 2026-08-20Villarreal CF (Ali) 4-3 VfB Stuttgart (Lost)
• 2026-08-20PSV Eindhoven (Atlas) 2-4 VfB Stuttgart (Lost)
• 2026-08-20Sporting Cp (Snake) 4-2 VfB Stuttgart (Lost)
• 2026-08-20VfB Stuttgart (Lost) 1-3 Villarreal CF (Ali)

Aston Villa (Penn) — recent form

• 2026-08-20Aston Villa (Penn) 4-3 PSV Eindhoven (Atlas)
• 2026-08-20Sporting Cp (Snake) 2-1 Aston Villa (Penn)
• 2026-08-20PSV Eindhoven (Atlas) 1-2 Aston Villa (Penn)