Match

Energie Cottbus vs VfL Wolfsburg: prediction and stats

2. BundesligaRegular Season - 21Kick-off on February 13, 2027 at 12:30 PM (UTC)LEAG Energie Stadion, Cottbus

Energie CottbusVfL Wolfsburg

The Footlab model makes Energie Cottbus the favourite at 40%, against 26% for a draw and 34% for VfL Wolfsburg. 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 25, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Energie Cottbus vs VfL Wolfsburg?

A very open match: only 51 Elo points separate Energie Cottbus (1,980) and VfL Wolfsburg (2,031).

Energie Cottbus win40 %
Draw26 %
VfL Wolfsburg win34 %

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 Wolfsburg have 6, 5 and 4.

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
VfL Wolfsburg
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 24, 2026Altglienicke(away)3-3DFB Pokal
Aug 16, 2026Hannover 96(away)1-02. Bundesliga
Aug 8, 20261. FC Kaiserslautern(home)0-02. Bundesliga
Jul 31, 2026Telstar(home)3-1Friendlies Clubs
Jul 24, 2026Lyon(home)0-2Friendlies Clubs

How many goals should we expect?

Energie Cottbus score 1.8 and concede 1.6 goals per match over their last 15; VfL Wolfsburg score 1.7 and concede 1.1. The model gives a 57% 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
VfL Wolfsburg1.71.158/158/15

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 Wolfsburg sit 4th (4 points from 2 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
4VfL Wolfsburg2110104
8Energie Cottbus2101343

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 Wolfsburg?
The Footlab model makes Energie Cottbus the favourite at 40%, against 26% for a draw and 34% for VfL Wolfsburg.
Where and when is Energie Cottbus vs VfL Wolfsburg played?
Energie Cottbus vs VfL Wolfsburg is played on February 13, 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 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.

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