Energie Cottbus vs VfL Osnabrück: prediction and stats
2. BundesligaRegular Season - 14Kick-off on December 5, 2026 at 12:30 PM (UTC)LEAG Energie Stadion, Cottbus
The Footlab model makes VfL Osnabrück the favourite at 39%, against 24% for a draw and 37% for Energie Cottbus. 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 VfL Osnabrück?
A very open match: only 28 Elo points separate Energie Cottbus (1,981) and VfL Osnabrück (2,008).
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 Osnabrück have 8, 2 and 5.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | Spelle-Venhaus(away) | 5-3 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Aug 15, 2026 | 1. FC Magdeburg(home) | 0-3 | 2. Bundesliga |
| Aug 8, 2026 | 1. FC Heidenheim(away) | 3-4 | 2. Bundesliga |
| Aug 1, 2026 | SC Paderborn 07(home) | 0-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 24, 2026 | Nordhorn(away) | 7-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 1 Energie Cottbus win(s), 0 draw(s), 5 VfL Osnabrück win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2026 | VfL Osnabrück 1-0 Energie Cottbus | 3. Liga |
| Nov 8, 2025 | Energie Cottbus 0-1 VfL Osnabrück | 3. Liga |
| Mar 1, 2025 | Energie Cottbus 1-2 VfL Osnabrück | 3. Liga |
| Sep 24, 2024 | VfL Osnabrück 2-5 Energie Cottbus | 3. Liga |
| Apr 27, 2019 | Energie Cottbus 1-2 VfL Osnabrück | 3. Liga |
| Nov 24, 2018 | VfL Osnabrück 3-1 Energie Cottbus | 3. Liga |
Last archived meeting: VfL Osnabrück vs Energie Cottbus on Apr 12, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Energie Cottbus score 1.8 and concede 1.6 goals per match over their last 15; VfL Osnabrück score 2.2 and concede 1.6. The model gives a 63% probability of over 2.5 goals and 65% 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 Osnabrück | 2.2 | 1.6 | 4 | 7/15 | 9/15 |
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 Osnabrück sit 18th (0 points from 2 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Energie Cottbus | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| 18 | VfL Osnabrück | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
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 Osnabrück?
- The Footlab model makes VfL Osnabrück the favourite at 39%, against 24% for a draw and 37% for Energie Cottbus.
- Where and when is Energie Cottbus vs VfL Osnabrück played?
- Energie Cottbus vs VfL Osnabrück is played on December 5, 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 63% 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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