Where and when is Dynamo Dresden vs Energie Cottbus played?

Dynamo Dresden vs Energie Cottbus is played on December 12, 2026 at 12:30 PM (UTC) at Rudolf-Harbig-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

Dynamo Dresden vs Energie Cottbus: prediction and stats

2. BundesligaRegular Season - 15Kick-off on December 12, 2026 at 12:30 PM (UTC)Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion, Dresden

Dynamo Dresden

Energie Cottbus

The Footlab model makes Dynamo Dresden the favourite at 49%, against 25% for a draw and 26% 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 24, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Dynamo Dresden vs Energie Cottbus?

A very open match: only 45 Elo points separate Dynamo Dresden (2,026) and Energie Cottbus (1,982).

Dynamo Dresden win49 %

Draw25 %

Energie Cottbus win26 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Dynamo Dresden have 10 wins, 0 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.

Dynamo Dresden
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 23, 2026	Westfalia Rhynern(away)	6-0	DFB Pokal
Aug 16, 2026	SV Darmstadt 98(home)	1-0	2. Bundesliga
Aug 9, 2026	1. FC Nürnberg(away)	0-3	2. Bundesliga
Aug 1, 2026	Union Berlin(home)	2-1	Friendlies Clubs
Jul 25, 2026	Energie Cottbus(home)	1-2	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: 3 Dynamo Dresden win(s), 1 draw(s), 2 Energie Cottbus win(s).

Date	Score	Competition
Jul 25, 2026	Dynamo Dresden 1-2 Energie Cottbus	Friendlies Clubs
Nov 13, 2025	Dynamo Dresden 3-0 Energie Cottbus	Friendlies Clubs
Jan 25, 2025	Energie Cottbus 1-1 Dynamo Dresden	3. Liga
Aug 9, 2024	Dynamo Dresden 4-2 Energie Cottbus	3. Liga
Apr 2, 2016	Energie Cottbus 0-2 Dynamo Dresden	3. Liga
Oct 17, 2015	Dynamo Dresden 0-1 Energie Cottbus	3. Liga

Last archived meeting: Dynamo Dresden vs Energie Cottbus on Jul 25, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Dynamo Dresden score 2.8 and concede 0.9 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 59% for both teams to score.

Club	Goals scored / match	Goals conceded / match	Clean sheets	Both teams scored	Over 2.5 goals
Dynamo Dresden	2.8	0.9	8	5/15	10/15
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?

Dynamo Dresden sit 11th 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
11	Dynamo Dresden	2	1	0	1	1	3	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 Dynamo Dresden vs Energie Cottbus?: The Footlab model makes Dynamo Dresden the favourite at 49%, against 25% for a draw and 26% for Energie Cottbus.
Where and when is Dynamo Dresden vs Energie Cottbus played?: Dynamo Dresden vs Energie Cottbus is played on December 12, 2026 at 12:30 PM (UTC) at Rudolf-Harbig-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.