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Energie Cottbus vs VfL Bochum prediction

Energie Cottbus vs VfL Bochum prediction for the 2. Bundesliga on 30 Oct 2026: VfL Bochum or draw (63%). Probabilities, betting markets, form, H2H and stats.

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Friday30October 2026
Yesterday: 78/96 correct(81%)
2. Bundesliga · Regular Season - 10
Energie CottbusVfL Bochum
1 - 2Full time · Fri 30 OctHT 1-0
Stadion der Freundschaft, Cottbus

Match events

Energie CottbusVfL Bochum
  1. 9'Yellow card: Tom MeyerFoul
  2. 20'Yellow card: Timo HornFoul
  3. Penalty goal: Tolcay Cigerci (pen)21'
  4. Yellow card: King Samuel ManuTime Wasting25'
  5. 26'Substitution: Tom MeyerOff: Charlie Patino
  6. 45'Substitution: Gerrit HoltmannOff: Christian Theodor Kjelder Rasmussen

HT 1-0

  1. 53'VARVAR: Philipp HofmannGoal cancelled
  2. VAR: Justin ButlerGoal cancelledVAR56'
  3. 64'Substitution: Koji MiyoshiOff: Jarne Steuckers
  4. Substitution: Dominik PelivanOff: Lukas Michelbrink65'
  5. Substitution: Lucas CopadoOff: Jannis Boziaris65'
  6. 70'Goal: Philipp HofmannAssist: Christian Theodor Kjelder Rasmussen
  7. 72'Yellow card: Michael SteinwenderTime Wasting
  8. Substitution: Justin ButlerOff: Dmytro Bogdanov75'
  9. Substitution: Tolcay CigerciOff: Christian Kinsombi75'
  10. 77'Yellow card: Philipp HofmannFoul
  11. 81'Substitution: Maximilian WittekOff: Leon Sawas
  12. 81'Substitution: Berkan TazOff: Lasse Isbruch
  13. 88'Goal: Christian Theodor Kjelder RasmussenAssist: Mats Henry Pannewig

Our verdict

X2 ✓

VfL Bochum or draw

Bet365 1.36

63%

✓ This tip was correct · final score 1-2

Expected goals3.2

Win probability

1 · Energie Cottbus37%
Fair odds 2.70
X · Draw24%
Fair odds 4.17
2 · VfL Bochum39%
Fair odds 2.56

Match statistics

  • 55%Possession45%
  • 1.40Expected goals (xG)1.32
  • 14Total shots12
  • 5Shots on target3
  • 6Shots off target6
  • 3Blocked shots3
  • 6Shots inside the box10
  • 5Corners4
  • 1Offsides4
  • 2Fouls19
  • 1Yellow cards4
  • 0Red cards0
  • 1Goalkeeper saves3
  • 517Passes415
  • 429Accurate passes351

Line-ups

Energie Cottbus

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  1. 1M. LotkaG
  2. 3H. RorigD
  3. 2K. ManuD
  4. 21Luca ErleinD
  5. 25L. GuwaraD
  6. 32L. BittencourtM
  7. 8Lukas MichelbrinkM
  8. 10T. CiğerciM
  9. 9L. CopadoM
  10. 11M. HannemannM
  11. 31J. ButlerF

Substitutes

  1. 13Dmytro BohdanovF
  2. 4T. CampulkaD
  3. 23Fousseny DoumbiaD
  4. 6J. HofmannM
  5. 7C. KinsombiF
  6. 5D. PelivanM
  7. 42J. ZaydanD
  8. 29K. KratzschG
  9. 19J. BoziarisM

Coach: C. Wollitz

VfL Bochum

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  1. 1T. HornG
  2. 2S. KlaiberD
  3. 15M. SteinwenderD
  4. 5K. MetsD
  5. 32M. WittekD
  6. 34T. MeyerM
  7. 24M. PannewigM
  8. 23K. MiyoshiM
  9. 17G. HoltmannM
  10. 10B. TazM
  11. 33P. HofmannF

Substitutes

  1. 4Y. KarademirD
  2. 29M. Ouro-TagbaF
  3. 28C. PatinoM
  4. 7C. RasmussenF
  5. 31L. SawasD
  6. 14J. SteuckersF
  7. 39L. IsbruchM
  8. 19D. HanslikF
  9. 16T. CasaliG

Coach: U. Rösler

Betting markets

Expected goals 1.57 – 1.62
0.5 goalsOver95.9%Under4.1%
1.5 goalsOver82.7%Under17.3%
2.5 goalsOver61.8%Under38.2%
3.5 goalsOver39.5%Under60.5%
4.5 goalsOver21.8%Under78.2%

Market percentages come from our model's expected goals for each side. Fair odds are 100 ÷ probability.

Model comparison

Energie CottbusVfL Bochum
50%Form50%
50%Attack50%
50%Defence50%
50%Head to head50%
49%Expected goals51%
49%Overall51%

Last matches

Newest first
Energie Cottbus0W 1D 0L · last 1
DEnergie Cottbus vs 1. FC Nürnberg16 Oct 2026 · 2. Bundesliga1-1
VfL Bochum0W 1D 0L · last 1
DVfL Bochum vs VfL Wolfsburg23 Oct 2026 · 2. Bundesliga1-1

2. Bundesliga table

2. Bundesliga table
#TeamP+/-Pts
1Hertha BSC10+1528
2VfL Wolfsburg10+1119
31. FC Nürnberg9+918
41. FC Kaiserslautern10+218
51. FC Magdeburg10+817
61. FC Heidenheim10-115
7Arminia Bielefeld10+114
8FC St. Pauli9+212
9VfL Osnabrück10-311
10VfL Bochum10-311
11Karlsruher SC10-811
12Energie Cottbus10-210
13Eintracht Braunschweig10-210
14SpVgg Greuther Fürth9-49
15SV Darmstadt 9810-109
16Holstein Kiel9-18
17Dynamo Dresden9-78
18Hannover 969-78
See full table ›

Top scorers

2. Bundesliga top scorers
#PlayerMGoals
1M. Zoma1. FC Nürnberg87
2J. GrodowskiArminia Bielefeld107
3F. KlausSpVgg Greuther Fürth97
4E. Iyoha1. FC Magdeburg96
5J. ButlerEnergie Cottbus95

Season statistics

This season, all competitions we cover
StatEnergie CottbusVfL Bochum
Played11
Wins00
Draws11
Losses00
Goals for (avg)11
Goals against (avg)11
Clean sheets00
Failed to score00
Best win streak00

Recent goal lines

How many of each team's last 1 games went over the line

Over 1.51/11/1
Over 2.50/10/1
Over 3.50/10/1
BTTS – yes1/11/1

Match preview

Energie Cottbus host VfL Bochum in the 2. Bundesliga (Regular Season - 10) at Stadion der Freundschaft, Cottbus, with kick-off on Friday, 30 October 2026 at 18:30 WAT.

Our prediction model makes VfL Bochum narrow favourites, giving Energie Cottbus a 37% chance of winning, 24% for the draw and 39% for VfL Bochum. Our tip is: VfL Bochum or draw.

Energie Cottbus have taken 1 points from their last 1 games (0W 1D 0L). VfL Bochum have taken 1 points from their last 1 games (0W 1D 0L).

On the goals markets, we expect goals, with a 62% chance of over 2.5 and a 64% chance that both teams score.

Competition
Germany 2. Bundesliga
Date
Friday, 30 October 2026, 18:30 WAT
Venue
Stadion der Freundschaft, Cottbus

TodaysPrediction analysis team

Model-based football predictions. How our predictions work

Quick answers

When is Energie Cottbus vs VfL Bochum?

Energie Cottbus vs VfL Bochum kicks off on Friday, 30 October 2026 at 18:30 West Africa Time.

Which competition is Energie Cottbus vs VfL Bochum in?

The match is in the Germany 2. Bundesliga.

Where are Energie Cottbus and VfL Bochum in the table?

Energie Cottbus are 12th and VfL Bochum are 10th in the 2. Bundesliga.

Who will win Energie Cottbus vs VfL Bochum?

Our prediction is VfL Bochum or draw. Win probabilities: Energie Cottbus 37%, draw 24%, VfL Bochum 39%.

Will both teams score in Energie Cottbus vs VfL Bochum?

We estimate a 64% chance that both teams score, so our BTTS tip is Yes.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Energie Cottbus vs VfL Bochum?

We estimate a 62% chance of three or more goals, so our tip is Over 2.5 goals.

Are these predictions guaranteed?

No. They are statistical estimates. A 70% tip should still lose about three times in ten, so only stake what you can afford to lose.

How often are predictions updated?

Predictions refresh automatically through the day as new data arrives, and every tip is marked right or wrong after full time.

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