Where and when is Energie Cottbus vs VfL Bochum played?

Energie Cottbus vs VfL Bochum is played on October 31, 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 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 VfL Bochum: prediction and stats

2. BundesligaRegular Season - 10Kick-off on October 31, 2026 at 12:30 PM (UTC)LEAG Energie Stadion, Cottbus

Energie Cottbus

VfL Bochum

The Footlab model makes Energie Cottbus the favourite at 44%, against 25% for a draw and 30% for VfL Bochum. 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 24, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Energie Cottbus vs VfL Bochum?

A very open match: only 4 Elo points separate Energie Cottbus (1,982) and VfL Bochum (1,986).

Energie Cottbus win44 %

Draw25 %

VfL Bochum win30 %

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; VfL Bochum have 7, 4 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

VfL Bochum
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 23, 2026	SpVgg Greuther Fürth(away)	2-1	DFB Pokal
Aug 14, 2026	Eintracht Braunschweig(away)	1-0	2. Bundesliga
Aug 7, 2026	Hertha BSC(home)	0-1	2. Bundesliga
Aug 1, 2026	Sheffield Utd(home)	0-0	Friendlies Clubs
Jul 25, 2026	Werder Bremen(away)	0-2	Friendlies Clubs

What does the head-to-head say?

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

Date	Score	Competition
Apr 13, 2014	VfL Bochum 2-1 Energie Cottbus	2. Bundesliga
Nov 1, 2013	Energie Cottbus 0-1 VfL Bochum	2. Bundesliga
Apr 14, 2013	Energie Cottbus 0-2 VfL Bochum	2. Bundesliga
Nov 4, 2012	VfL Bochum 2-2 Energie Cottbus	2. Bundesliga
Apr 20, 2012	Energie Cottbus 1-1 VfL Bochum	2. Bundesliga
Nov 21, 2011	VfL Bochum 0-1 Energie Cottbus	2. Bundesliga

Last archived meeting: VfL Bochum vs Energie Cottbus on Apr 13, 2014

How many goals should we expect?

Energie Cottbus score 1.8 and concede 1.6 goals per match over their last 15; VfL Bochum score 1.3 and concede 1.2. The model gives a 57% probability of over 2.5 goals and 60% 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
VfL Bochum	1.3	1.2	3	9/15	6/15

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 VfL Bochum sit 7th (3 points from 2 matches).

2026-27 standings
#	Club	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	Pts
7	VfL Bochum	2	1	0	1	1	1	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 VfL Bochum?: The Footlab model makes Energie Cottbus the favourite at 44%, against 25% for a draw and 30% for VfL Bochum.
Where and when is Energie Cottbus vs VfL Bochum played?: Energie Cottbus vs VfL Bochum is played on October 31, 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 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.