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

1. FC Magdeburg vs Energie Cottbus is played on November 28, 2026 at 12:30 PM (UTC) at MDCC-Arena, 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 Magdeburg vs Energie Cottbus: prediction and stats

2. BundesligaRegular Season - 13Kick-off on November 28, 2026 at 12:30 PM (UTC)MDCC-Arena, Magdeburg

1. FC Magdeburg

Energie Cottbus

The Footlab model makes 1. FC Magdeburg the favourite at 44%, against 25% for a draw and 31% 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 Magdeburg vs Energie Cottbus?

A very open match: only 2 Elo points separate 1. FC Magdeburg (1,982) and Energie Cottbus (1,981).

1. FC Magdeburg win44 %

Draw25 %

Energie Cottbus win31 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, 1. FC Magdeburg have 9 wins, 2 draws and 4 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 Magdeburg
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 23, 2026	Bahlinger SC(away)	4-0	DFB Pokal
Aug 15, 2026	VfL Osnabrück(away)	3-0	2. Bundesliga
Aug 8, 2026	Eintracht Braunschweig(home)	1-6	2. Bundesliga
Aug 1, 2026	West Ham(home)	1-1	Friendlies Clubs
Jul 18, 2026	Schöningen(away)	4-0	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 3 meetings: 0 1. FC Magdeburg win(s), 1 draw(s), 2 Energie Cottbus win(s).

Date	Score	Competition
Mar 12, 2016	Energie Cottbus 2-0 1. FC Magdeburg	3. Liga
Sep 26, 2015	1. FC Magdeburg 2-2 Energie Cottbus	3. Liga
Aug 3, 2013	1. FC Magdeburg 0-1 Energie Cottbus	DFB Pokal

Last archived meeting: Energie Cottbus vs 1. FC Magdeburg on Mar 12, 2016

How many goals should we expect?

1. FC Magdeburg score 2.3 and concede 1.2 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 Magdeburg	2.3	1.2	5	8/15	9/15
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 Magdeburg sit 10th in 2. Bundesliga (3 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
10	1. FC Magdeburg	2	1	0	1	4	6	3

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.

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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 Magdeburg vs Energie Cottbus?: The Footlab model makes 1. FC Magdeburg the favourite at 44%, against 25% for a draw and 31% for Energie Cottbus.
Where and when is 1. FC Magdeburg vs Energie Cottbus played?: 1. FC Magdeburg vs Energie Cottbus is played on November 28, 2026 at 12:30 PM (UTC) at MDCC-Arena, 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.