Where and when is Karlsruher SC vs Energie Cottbus played?

Karlsruher SC vs Energie Cottbus is played on September 12, 2026 at 11:30 AM (UTC) at BBBank Wildpark, 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

Karlsruher SC vs Energie Cottbus: prediction and stats

2. BundesligaRegular Season - 5Kick-off on September 12, 2026 at 11:30 AM (UTC)BBBank Wildpark, Karlsruhe

Karlsruher SC

Energie Cottbus

The Footlab model makes Karlsruher SC 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 23, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Karlsruher SC vs Energie Cottbus?

A very open match: only 21 Elo points separate Karlsruher SC (1,953) and Energie Cottbus (1,974).

Karlsruher SC win41 %

Draw26 %

Energie Cottbus win33 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Karlsruher SC have 4 wins, 3 draws and 8 defeats; Energie Cottbus have 8, 1 and 6.

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

Karlsruher SC
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 21, 2026	Preußen Münster(away)	2-1	DFB Pokal
Aug 15, 2026	1. FC Kaiserslautern(away)	0-0	2. Bundesliga
Aug 8, 2026	Arminia Bielefeld(home)	2-1	2. Bundesliga
Aug 1, 2026	1899 Hoffenheim(away)	0-3	Friendlies Clubs
Jul 26, 2026	Inter(home)	1-2	Friendlies Clubs

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

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 4 Karlsruher SC win(s), 0 draw(s), 2 Energie Cottbus win(s).

Date	Score	Competition
Mar 17, 2019	Energie Cottbus 0-2 Karlsruher SC	3. Liga
Sep 29, 2018	Karlsruher SC 2-0 Energie Cottbus	3. Liga
Mar 15, 2014	Energie Cottbus 1-0 Karlsruher SC	2. Bundesliga
Sep 20, 2013	Karlsruher SC 2-0 Energie Cottbus	2. Bundesliga
Feb 17, 2012	Karlsruher SC 2-0 Energie Cottbus	2. Bundesliga
Aug 21, 2011	Energie Cottbus 2-0 Karlsruher SC	2. Bundesliga

Last archived meeting: Energie Cottbus vs Karlsruher SC on Mar 17, 2019

How many goals should we expect?

Karlsruher SC score 1.3 and concede 1.9 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 61% for both teams to score.

Club	Goals scored / match	Goals conceded / match	Clean sheets	Both teams scored	Over 2.5 goals
Karlsruher SC	1.3	1.9	1	10/15	12/15
Energie Cottbus	1.8	1.6	3	9/15	10/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Karlsruher SC sit 3rd in 2. Bundesliga (4 points from 2 matches) and Energie Cottbus sit 8th (3 points from 2 matches).

2026-27 standings
#	Club	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	Pts
3	Karlsruher SC	2	1	1	0	2	1	4
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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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 Karlsruher SC vs Energie Cottbus?: The Footlab model makes Karlsruher SC the favourite at 41%, against 26% for a draw and 33% for Energie Cottbus.
Where and when is Karlsruher SC vs Energie Cottbus played?: Karlsruher SC vs Energie Cottbus is played on September 12, 2026 at 11:30 AM (UTC) at BBBank Wildpark, 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.