Where and when is VfL Bochum vs Energie Cottbus played?

VfL Bochum vs Energie Cottbus is played on March 20, 2027 at 12:30 PM (UTC) at Vonovia Ruhrstadion, 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

VfL Bochum vs Energie Cottbus: prediction and stats

2. BundesligaRegular Season - 27Kick-off on March 20, 2027 at 12:30 PM (UTC)Vonovia Ruhrstadion, Bochum

VfL Bochum

Energie Cottbus

The Footlab model makes VfL Bochum the favourite at 44%, against 26% for a draw and 30% 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 VfL Bochum vs Energie Cottbus?

A very open match: only 4 Elo points separate VfL Bochum (1,984) and Energie Cottbus (1,980).

VfL Bochum win44 %

Draw26 %

Energie Cottbus win30 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, VfL Bochum have 7 wins, 4 draws and 4 defeats; Energie Cottbus have 8, 1 and 6.

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

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

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: 3 VfL Bochum win(s), 2 draw(s), 1 Energie Cottbus 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?

VfL Bochum score 1.3 and concede 1.2 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.

Club	Goals scored / match	Goals conceded / match	Clean sheets	Both teams scored	Over 2.5 goals
VfL Bochum	1.3	1.2	3	9/15	6/15
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?

VfL Bochum sit 7th in 2. Bundesliga (3 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
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 VfL Bochum vs Energie Cottbus?: The Footlab model makes VfL Bochum the favourite at 44%, against 26% for a draw and 30% for Energie Cottbus.
Where and when is VfL Bochum vs Energie Cottbus played?: VfL Bochum vs Energie Cottbus is played on March 20, 2027 at 12:30 PM (UTC) at Vonovia Ruhrstadion, 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.