Match

Energie Cottbus vs SV Darmstadt 98: prediction and stats

2. BundesligaRegular Season - 24Kick-off on March 3, 2027 at 12:30 PM (UTC)LEAG Energie Stadion, Cottbus

Energie CottbusSV Darmstadt 98

The Footlab model makes Energie Cottbus the favourite at 42%, against 26% for a draw and 33% for SV Darmstadt 98. 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 SV Darmstadt 98?

A very open match: only 24 Elo points separate Energie Cottbus (1,981) and SV Darmstadt 98 (2,005).

Energie Cottbus win42 %
Draw26 %
SV Darmstadt 98 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; SV Darmstadt 98 have 5, 4 and 6.

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

Energie Cottbus
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 22, 2026FC Augsburg(home)0-2DFB Pokal
Aug 16, 2026Arminia Bielefeld(away)0-32. Bundesliga
Aug 9, 2026Hannover 96(home)3-12. Bundesliga
Aug 1, 2026Werder Bremen(home)2-4Friendlies Clubs
Jul 25, 2026Dynamo Dresden(away)2-1Friendlies Clubs
SV Darmstadt 98
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 23, 2026FC Carl Zeiss Jena(away)2-1DFB Pokal
Aug 16, 2026Dynamo Dresden(away)0-12. Bundesliga
Aug 8, 2026Holstein Kiel(home)2-22. Bundesliga
Aug 1, 2026Portsmouth(home)0-0Friendlies Clubs
Jul 25, 2026SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach(away)7-2Friendlies Clubs

How many goals should we expect?

Energie Cottbus score 1.8 and concede 1.6 goals per match over their last 15; SV Darmstadt 98 score 2.1 and concede 1.7. The model gives a 58% probability of over 2.5 goals and 61% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Energie Cottbus1.81.639/1510/15
SV Darmstadt 982.11.7111/1510/15

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 SV Darmstadt 98 sit 15th (1 points from 2 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
8Energie Cottbus2101343
15SV Darmstadt 982011231

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 SV Darmstadt 98?
The Footlab model makes Energie Cottbus the favourite at 42%, against 26% for a draw and 33% for SV Darmstadt 98.
Where and when is Energie Cottbus vs SV Darmstadt 98 played?
Energie Cottbus vs SV Darmstadt 98 is played on March 3, 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 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.

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