The market's verdict

The betting market closed with VFB Stuttgart (David) at 1.58 — an implied 59% chance. The favourite delivered.

• VFB Stuttgart (David): closed 1.58 (59%)
• Draw: closed 4.50 (21%)
• Villarreal CF (Fox): closed 4.50 (21%)

Villarreal CF (Fox) — recent form

• 2026-08-18Sporting C.P (Banega) 2-4 Villarreal CF (Fox)
• 2026-08-18Aston Villa (Crysis) 2-4 Villarreal CF (Fox)

VFB Stuttgart (David) — recent form

• 2026-08-18VFB Stuttgart (David) 2-1 PSV Eindhoven (Furious)
• 2026-08-18VFB Stuttgart (David) 4-2 Sporting C.P (Banega)
• 2026-08-05Villarreal CF (Eros) 0-3 VFB Stuttgart (David)
• 2026-08-05PSV Eindhoven (Crysis) 1-2 VFB Stuttgart (David)