Where and when is Energie Cottbus vs Hertha BSC played?

Energie Cottbus vs Hertha BSC is played on November 21, 2026 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 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 Hertha BSC: prediction and stats

2. BundesligaRegular Season - 12Kick-off on November 21, 2026 at 12:30 PM (UTC)LEAG Energie Stadion, Cottbus

Energie Cottbus

Hertha BSC

The Footlab model makes Energie Cottbus the favourite at 38%, against 26% for a draw and 36% for Hertha BSC. 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 Hertha BSC?

A very open match: only 62 Elo points separate Energie Cottbus (1,980) and Hertha BSC (2,042).

Energie Cottbus win38 %

Draw26 %

Hertha BSC win36 %

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; Hertha BSC have 6, 4 and 5.

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

Hertha BSC
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 22, 2026	FC Saarbrücken(away)	1-1	DFB Pokal
Aug 15, 2026	1. FC Heidenheim(home)	4-1	2. Bundesliga
Aug 7, 2026	VfL Bochum(away)	1-0	2. Bundesliga
Jul 31, 2026	1. FC Köln(away)	2-2	Friendlies Clubs
Jul 21, 2026	Mamelodi Sundowns(home)	1-1	Friendlies Clubs

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 4 meetings: 0 Energie Cottbus win(s), 2 draw(s), 2 Hertha BSC win(s).

Date	Score	Competition
Jul 16, 2024	Energie Cottbus 2-2 Hertha BSC	Friendlies Clubs
Jul 8, 2022	Energie Cottbus 1-5 Hertha BSC	Friendlies Clubs
May 19, 2013	Hertha BSC 1-1 Energie Cottbus	2. Bundesliga
Dec 3, 2012	Energie Cottbus 1-2 Hertha BSC	2. Bundesliga

Last archived meeting: Energie Cottbus vs Hertha BSC on Jul 16, 2024

How many goals should we expect?

Energie Cottbus score 1.8 and concede 1.6 goals per match over their last 15; Hertha BSC score 2.8 and concede 1.3. 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
Hertha BSC	2.8	1.3	3	9/15	8/15

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 Hertha BSC sit 2nd (6 points from 2 matches).

2026-27 standings
#	Club	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	Pts
2	Hertha BSC	2	2	0	0	5	1	6
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 Hertha BSC?: The Footlab model makes Energie Cottbus the favourite at 38%, against 26% for a draw and 36% for Hertha BSC.
Where and when is Energie Cottbus vs Hertha BSC played?: Energie Cottbus vs Hertha BSC is played on November 21, 2026 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 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.