Where and when is Energie Cottbus vs SpVgg Greuther Fürth played?

Energie Cottbus vs SpVgg Greuther Fürth is played on August 29, 2026 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 59% 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.

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Energie Cottbus vs SpVgg Greuther Fürth: prediction and stats

2. BundesligaRegular Season - 3Kick-off on August 29, 2026 at 11:30 AM (UTC)LEAG Energie Stadion, Cottbus

Energie Cottbus

SpVgg Greuther Fürth

The Footlab model makes Energie Cottbus the favourite at 55%, against 23% for a draw and 21% for SpVgg Greuther Fürth. 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 19, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Energie Cottbus vs SpVgg Greuther Fürth?

Energie Cottbus starts as the favourite with a 109-point Elo edge (1,982 vs 1,873).

Energie Cottbus win55 %

Draw23 %

SpVgg Greuther Fürth win21 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Energie Cottbus have 9 wins, 1 draws and 5 defeats; SpVgg Greuther Fürth have 4, 3 and 8.

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

Energie Cottbus
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
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
Jul 15, 2026	Mlada Boleslav(home)	2-4	Friendlies Clubs

SpVgg Greuther Fürth
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 15, 2026	1. FC Nürnberg(home)	2-4	2. Bundesliga
Aug 9, 2026	FC St. Pauli(away)	1-1	2. Bundesliga
Jul 18, 2026	FC Zurich(away)	3-2	Friendlies Clubs
Jul 11, 2026	Eintracht Bamberg(home)	1-3	Friendlies Clubs
Jul 8, 2026	Eltersdorf(home)	0-3	Friendlies Clubs

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 4 meetings: 0 Energie Cottbus win(s), 0 draw(s), 4 SpVgg Greuther Fürth win(s).

Date	Score	Competition
May 4, 2014	Energie Cottbus 0-6 SpVgg Greuther Fürth	2. Bundesliga
Dec 1, 2013	SpVgg Greuther Fürth 1-0 Energie Cottbus	2. Bundesliga
Apr 5, 2012	SpVgg Greuther Fürth 3-0 Energie Cottbus	2. Bundesliga
Oct 22, 2011	Energie Cottbus 0-2 SpVgg Greuther Fürth	2. Bundesliga

Last archived meeting: Energie Cottbus vs SpVgg Greuther Fürth on May 4, 2014

How many goals should we expect?

Energie Cottbus score 2.0 and concede 1.5 goals per match over their last 15; SpVgg Greuther Fürth score 1.2 and concede 1.6. The model gives a 59% probability of over 2.5 goals and 58% for both teams to score.

Club	Goals scored / match	Goals conceded / match	Clean sheets	Both teams scored	Over 2.5 goals
Energie Cottbus	2.0	1.5	4	9/15	11/15
SpVgg Greuther Fürth	1.2	1.6	3	8/15	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 SpVgg Greuther Fürth sit 16th (1 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
16	SpVgg Greuther Fürth	2	0	1	1	3	5	1

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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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 SpVgg Greuther Fürth?: The Footlab model makes Energie Cottbus the favourite at 55%, against 23% for a draw and 21% for SpVgg Greuther Fürth.
Where and when is Energie Cottbus vs SpVgg Greuther Fürth played?: Energie Cottbus vs SpVgg Greuther Fürth is played on August 29, 2026 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 59% 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.