How it finished
VfB Stuttgart beat FC Cologne 4–1. Bawler's model had VfB Stuttgart in front at 54% before kickoff, and that is how it finished. It forecast 3.3 goals; the match produced 5. VfB Stuttgart had 22 shots (8 on target) to FC Cologne's 18 (5), with 58% of the ball against 42%.
Published before kickoff and settled afterwards — misses included. Every call is time-stamped to the Bitcoin blockchain before the match so it cannot be edited later.
What we expected
What we expected before kickoff.
Each row is drawn on one scale, so a bar means the same length on both sides. Second-half goals are our full-match forecast minus our first half. Shots and corners are not shown for this fixture — we do not have enough counted matches for these sides yet.
Our numbers, most likely first
What we published for this match, strongest first — our three strongest above the line.
First half — what we expected
Chance of at least one goal before half-time: 77%
Shots and corners are not shown for this fixture — we do not have enough counted matches for these sides yet.
Model inputs
Common questions
Who won VfB Stuttgart vs FC Cologne?
VfB Stuttgart beat FC Cologne 4–1. Bawler's model had VfB Stuttgart in front at 54% before kickoff, and that is how it finished. It forecast 3.3 goals; the match produced 5. VfB Stuttgart had 22 shots (8 on target) to FC Cologne's 18 (5), with 58% of the ball against 42%.
What was the final score in VfB Stuttgart vs FC Cologne?
VfB Stuttgart 4–1 FC Cologne, played on 04 Sept 2026 in the Germany: Bundesliga. Bawler's model had gone into it with VfB Stuttgart 54%, the draw 23% and FC Cologne 24%.
What were the stats in VfB Stuttgart vs FC Cologne?
Full-time: Possession 58%–42%, Shots 22–18, Shots on target 8–5, Corners 10–8, Saves 3–4, Fouls 5–6, Offsides 1–0, Yellow cards 1–3.
Did both teams score in VfB Stuttgart vs FC Cologne?
Yes — both VfB Stuttgart and FC Cologne scored, finishing 4–1. Bawler's model had put both teams scoring at 63% before kickoff.
Was Bawler's prediction for VfB Stuttgart vs FC Cologne right?
Every call is published before kickoff and graded afterwards, misses included. On this match: Our call — we said VfB Stuttgart or draw 76%, it finished VfB Stuttgart won (54% called); Total goals — we said 3.3, it finished 5; Both teams to score — we said 63%, it finished Yes; Graded pick — we said Over 1.5 goals 84%, it finished Landed; Second pick — we said VfB Stuttgart to win 54%, it finished Landed.