Match

FC St. Pauli vs Energie Cottbus: prediction and stats

2. BundesligaRegular Season - 23Kick-off on February 27, 2027 at 12:30 PM (UTC)Millerntor-Stadion, Hamburg

FC St. PauliEnergie Cottbus

The Footlab model makes FC St. Pauli the favourite at 41%, against 26% for a draw and 33% 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 25, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win FC St. Pauli vs Energie Cottbus?

A very open match: only 20 Elo points separate FC St. Pauli (1,960) and Energie Cottbus (1,980).

FC St. Pauli win41 %
Draw26 %
Energie Cottbus win33 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, FC St. Pauli have 3 wins, 5 draws and 7 defeats; Energie Cottbus have 8, 1 and 6.

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

FC St. Pauli
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 23, 2026Rot-Weiß Essen(away)0-2DFB Pokal
Aug 14, 2026Holstein Kiel(away)2-22. Bundesliga
Aug 9, 2026SpVgg Greuther Fürth(home)1-12. Bundesliga
Aug 1, 2026Deportivo La Coruna(home)2-2Friendlies Clubs
Jul 24, 2026Bournemouth(away)1-4Friendlies Clubs
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

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 2 FC St. Pauli win(s), 3 draw(s), 1 Energie Cottbus win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Apr 17, 2014Energie Cottbus 1-1 FC St. Pauli2. Bundesliga
Nov 11, 2013FC St. Pauli 3-0 Energie Cottbus2. Bundesliga
Feb 3, 2013FC St. Pauli 0-0 Energie Cottbus2. Bundesliga
Aug 25, 2012Energie Cottbus 2-0 FC St. Pauli2. Bundesliga
Mar 25, 2012FC St. Pauli 0-0 Energie Cottbus2. Bundesliga
Oct 1, 2011Energie Cottbus 1-4 FC St. Pauli2. Bundesliga

Last archived meeting: Energie Cottbus vs FC St. Pauli on Apr 17, 2014

How many goals should we expect?

FC St. Pauli score 1.3 and concede 2.0 goals per match over their last 15; Energie Cottbus score 1.8 and concede 1.6. The model gives a 57% probability of over 2.5 goals and 60% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
FC St. Pauli1.32.0012/1510/15
Energie Cottbus1.81.639/1510/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

FC St. Pauli sit 13th in 2. Bundesliga (2 points from 2 matches) and Energie Cottbus sit 8th (3 points from 2 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
8Energie Cottbus2101343
13FC St. Pauli2020332

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 FC St. Pauli vs Energie Cottbus?
The Footlab model makes FC St. Pauli the favourite at 41%, against 26% for a draw and 33% for Energie Cottbus.
Where and when is FC St. Pauli vs Energie Cottbus played?
FC St. Pauli vs Energie Cottbus is played on February 27, 2027 at 12:30 PM (UTC) at Millerntor-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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