Where and when is Energie Cottbus vs Arminia Bielefeld played?

Energie Cottbus vs Arminia Bielefeld is played on January 30, 2027 at 12:30 PM (UTC) at LEAG Energie 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

Energie Cottbus vs Arminia Bielefeld: prediction and stats

2. BundesligaRegular Season - 19Kick-off on January 30, 2027 at 12:30 PM (UTC)LEAG Energie Stadion, Cottbus

Energie Cottbus

Arminia Bielefeld

The Footlab model makes Energie Cottbus the favourite at 41%, against 26% for a draw and 33% for Arminia Bielefeld. 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 Arminia Bielefeld?

A very open match: only 37 Elo points separate Energie Cottbus (1,980) and Arminia Bielefeld (2,016).

Energie Cottbus win41 %

Draw26 %

Arminia Bielefeld win33 %

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; Arminia Bielefeld have 8, 4 and 3.

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

Arminia Bielefeld
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 22, 2026	SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach(away)	2-2	DFB Pokal
Aug 16, 2026	Energie Cottbus(home)	3-0	2. Bundesliga
Aug 8, 2026	Karlsruher SC(away)	1-2	2. Bundesliga
Jul 25, 2026	MSV Duisburg(home)	1-1	Friendlies Clubs
Jul 18, 2026	Bologna(away)	4-0	Friendlies Clubs

What does the head-to-head say?

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

Date	Score	Competition
Aug 16, 2026	Arminia Bielefeld 3-0 Energie Cottbus	2. Bundesliga
Jan 18, 2025	Arminia Bielefeld 0-2 Energie Cottbus	3. Liga
Aug 4, 2024	Energie Cottbus 1-2 Arminia Bielefeld	3. Liga
Apr 4, 2015	Arminia Bielefeld 3-0 Energie Cottbus	3. Liga
Sep 28, 2014	Energie Cottbus 1-1 Arminia Bielefeld	3. Liga
Mar 23, 2014	Arminia Bielefeld 1-3 Energie Cottbus	2. Bundesliga

Last archived meeting: Arminia Bielefeld vs Energie Cottbus on Aug 16, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Energie Cottbus score 1.8 and concede 1.6 goals per match over their last 15; Arminia Bielefeld score 2.6 and concede 1.4. The model gives a 57% 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
Arminia Bielefeld	2.6	1.4	3	11/15	11/15

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 Arminia Bielefeld sit 6th (3 points from 2 matches).

2026-27 standings
#	Club	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	Pts
6	Arminia Bielefeld	2	1	0	1	4	2	3
8	Energie Cottbus	2	1	0	1	3	4	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 Arminia Bielefeld?: The Footlab model makes Energie Cottbus the favourite at 41%, against 26% for a draw and 33% for Arminia Bielefeld.
Where and when is Energie Cottbus vs Arminia Bielefeld played?: Energie Cottbus vs Arminia Bielefeld is played on January 30, 2027 at 12:30 PM (UTC) at LEAG Energie 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.