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

Energie Cottbus vs 1. FC Magdeburg is played on April 17, 2027 at 11:30 AM (UTC) at LEAG Energie Stadion, in the 2. Bundesliga.

Will there be over 2.5 goals?

The Footlab model gives a 58% 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

Energie Cottbus vs 1. FC Magdeburg: prediction and stats

2. BundesligaRegular Season - 30Kick-off on April 17, 2027 at 11:30 AM (UTC)LEAG Energie Stadion, Cottbus

Energie Cottbus

1. FC Magdeburg

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

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

Energie Cottbus win44 %

Draw25 %

1. FC Magdeburg win31 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Energie Cottbus have 8 wins, 1 draws and 6 defeats; 1. FC Magdeburg have 9, 2 and 4.

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

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

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

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 3 meetings: 2 Energie Cottbus win(s), 1 draw(s), 0 1. FC Magdeburg 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?

Energie Cottbus score 1.8 and concede 1.6 goals per match over their last 15; 1. FC Magdeburg score 2.3 and concede 1.2. The model gives a 58% probability of over 2.5 goals and 61% for both teams to score.

Club	Goals scored / match	Goals conceded / match	Clean sheets	Both teams scored	Over 2.5 goals
Energie Cottbus	1.8	1.6	3	9/15	10/15
1. FC Magdeburg	2.3	1.2	5	8/15	9/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Energie Cottbus sit 8th in 2. Bundesliga (3 points from 2 matches) and 1. FC Magdeburg sit 10th (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 Energie Cottbus vs 1. FC Magdeburg?: The Footlab model makes Energie Cottbus the favourite at 44%, against 25% for a draw and 31% for 1. FC Magdeburg.
Where and when is Energie Cottbus vs 1. FC Magdeburg played?: Energie Cottbus vs 1. FC Magdeburg is played on April 17, 2027 at 11:30 AM (UTC) at LEAG Energie Stadion, in the 2. Bundesliga.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?: The Footlab model gives a 58% 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.