Where and when is VfL Osnabrück vs Energie Cottbus played?

VfL Osnabrück vs Energie Cottbus is played on April 24, 2027 at 11:30 AM (UTC) at Bremer Brücke, 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 Osnabrück vs Energie Cottbus: prediction and stats

2. BundesligaRegular Season - 31Kick-off on April 24, 2027 at 11:30 AM (UTC)Bremer Brücke, Osnabrück

VfL Osnabrück

Energie Cottbus

The Footlab model makes VfL Osnabrück the favourite at 46%, against 25% for a draw and 29% 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 VfL Osnabrück vs Energie Cottbus?

A very open match: only 28 Elo points separate VfL Osnabrück (2,008) and Energie Cottbus (1,981).

VfL Osnabrück win46 %

Draw25 %

Energie Cottbus win29 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, VfL Osnabrück have 8 wins, 2 draws and 5 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 Osnabrück
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

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: 5 VfL Osnabrück win(s), 0 draw(s), 1 Energie Cottbus 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?

VfL Osnabrück score 2.2 and concede 1.6 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 59% for both teams to score.

Club	Goals scored / match	Goals conceded / match	Clean sheets	Both teams scored	Over 2.5 goals
VfL Osnabrück	2.2	1.6	4	7/15	9/15
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 Osnabrück sit 18th in 2. Bundesliga (0 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
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 VfL Osnabrück vs Energie Cottbus?: The Footlab model makes VfL Osnabrück the favourite at 46%, against 25% for a draw and 29% for Energie Cottbus.
Where and when is VfL Osnabrück vs Energie Cottbus played?: VfL Osnabrück vs Energie Cottbus is played on April 24, 2027 at 11:30 AM (UTC) at Bremer Brücke, 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.