The market's verdict

The betting market closed with VfB Stuttgart at 1.46 — an implied 66% chance. The favourite delivered.

• VfB Stuttgart: opened 1.53, closed 1.46 (66%)
• 1 FC Cologne: opened 5.40, closed 6.00 (16%)
• Draw: opened 5.00, closed 5.40 (18%)

The total closed at 3.5 (Over 1.81 / Under 2.06); the 4-goal final went Over.

Half-time: VfB Stuttgart 1 - 0 1 FC Cologne.

1 FC Cologne — recent form

• 2026-08-291 FC Cologne 3-2 TSG Hoffenheim
• 2026-08-24FC Würzburger Kickers 1-2 1 FC Cologne
• 2026-08-081 FC Cologne 1-1 Real Sociedad

VfB Stuttgart — recent form

• 2026-08-28Bayern Munich 5-1 VfB Stuttgart
• 2026-08-21Hansa Rostock 0-4 VfB Stuttgart
• 2026-08-15Fulham FC 1-0 VfB Stuttgart
• 2026-07-29Offenbacher Kickers 1-8 VfB Stuttgart