Where and when is 1. FC Kaiserslautern vs Energie Cottbus played?

1. FC Kaiserslautern vs Energie Cottbus is played on January 16, 2027 at 12:30 PM (UTC) at Fritz-Walter-Stadion, in the 2. Bundesliga.

Will there be over 2.5 goals?

The Footlab model gives a 57% probability of at least three goals in this match.

How reliable is this prediction?

The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

Match

1. FC Kaiserslautern vs Energie Cottbus: prediction and stats

2. BundesligaRegular Season - 17Kick-off on January 16, 2027 at 12:30 PM (UTC)Fritz-Walter-Stadion, Kaiserslautern

1. FC Kaiserslautern

Energie Cottbus

The Footlab model makes 1. FC Kaiserslautern the favourite at 45%, against 25% for a draw and 29% for Energie Cottbus. The most likely score is 1-1.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win 1. FC Kaiserslautern vs Energie Cottbus?

A very open match: only 16 Elo points separate 1. FC Kaiserslautern (1,997) and Energie Cottbus (1,981).

1. FC Kaiserslautern win45 %

Draw25 %

Energie Cottbus win29 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, 1. FC Kaiserslautern have 7 wins, 3 draws and 5 defeats; Energie Cottbus have 8, 1 and 6.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

1. FC Kaiserslautern
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 21, 2026	Waldhof Mannheim(away)	1-0	DFB Pokal
Aug 15, 2026	Karlsruher SC(home)	0-0	2. Bundesliga
Aug 8, 2026	VfL Wolfsburg(away)	0-0	2. Bundesliga
Aug 1, 2026	Metz(away)	3-1	Friendlies Clubs
Jul 25, 2026	Sudtirol(away)	0-0	Friendlies Clubs

Energie Cottbus
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 22, 2026	FC Augsburg(home)	0-2	DFB Pokal
Aug 16, 2026	Arminia Bielefeld(away)	0-3	2. Bundesliga
Aug 9, 2026	Hannover 96(home)	3-1	2. Bundesliga
Aug 1, 2026	Werder Bremen(home)	2-4	Friendlies Clubs
Jul 25, 2026	Dynamo Dresden(away)	2-1	Friendlies Clubs

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 1 1. FC Kaiserslautern win(s), 2 draw(s), 3 Energie Cottbus win(s).

Date	Score	Competition
Apr 13, 2019	Energie Cottbus 1-1 1. FC Kaiserslautern	3. Liga
Nov 2, 2018	1. FC Kaiserslautern 0-2 Energie Cottbus	3. Liga
Feb 28, 2014	Energie Cottbus 1-0 1. FC Kaiserslautern	2. Bundesliga
Sep 2, 2013	1. FC Kaiserslautern 2-2 Energie Cottbus	2. Bundesliga
Apr 29, 2013	Energie Cottbus 4-2 1. FC Kaiserslautern	2. Bundesliga
Nov 16, 2012	1. FC Kaiserslautern 1-0 Energie Cottbus	2. Bundesliga

Last archived meeting: Energie Cottbus vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern on Apr 13, 2019

How many goals should we expect?

1. FC Kaiserslautern score 1.1 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; Energie Cottbus score 1.8 and concede 1.6. The model gives a 57% probability of over 2.5 goals and 60% for both teams to score.

Club	Goals scored / match	Goals conceded / match	Clean sheets	Both teams scored	Over 2.5 goals
1. FC Kaiserslautern	1.1	1.1	8	3/15	6/15
Energie Cottbus	1.8	1.6	3	9/15	10/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

1. FC Kaiserslautern sit 14th in 2. Bundesliga (2 points from 2 matches) and Energie Cottbus sit 8th (3 points from 2 matches).

2026-27 standings
#	Club	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	Pts
8	Energie Cottbus	2	1	0	1	3	4	3
14	1. FC Kaiserslautern	2	0	2	0	0	0	2

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

Open the full match card in the app

No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for 1. FC Kaiserslautern vs Energie Cottbus?: The Footlab model makes 1. FC Kaiserslautern the favourite at 45%, against 25% for a draw and 29% for Energie Cottbus.
Where and when is 1. FC Kaiserslautern vs Energie Cottbus played?: 1. FC Kaiserslautern vs Energie Cottbus is played on January 16, 2027 at 12:30 PM (UTC) at Fritz-Walter-Stadion, in the 2. Bundesliga.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?: The Footlab model gives a 57% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?: The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.