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Germany. 2. Bundesliga

Karlsruher vs Energie Cottbus: Prediction, Odds & Analysis

Karlsruher KarlsruhervsEnergie Cottbus Energie Cottbus
Our predictionKarlsruher to win
Model score: High · 73/100
Score hint: 1-0

The model puts Karlsruher at 54%. The model leans toward Karlsruher. Confidence: high.

Why this prediction

+ supports the predicted pick, − argues against it.

Win probabilities

1 · Karlsruher54%
Draw22%
2 · Energie Cottbus24%
1 · KarlsruherDraw2 · Energie Cottbus
Full team comparison

Model vs market

Markets where our model disagrees with the bookmaker. A positive edge means our model rates the outcome more likely than the odds imply. This is model disagreement, not proven value — we do not yet publish historical profitability.

BTTSNo2.81+44.3%
1X2Draw4.25+0.3%
1X2Energie Cottbus4.01+0.2%
1X2Karlsruher1.72-0.5%
BTTSYes1.38-44.3%
Our model BookmakerPositive edge = model disagreement, not a value bet. Not betting advice.

Recent form

KarlsruherDWWLL
Energie CottbusDWWDL

Expected goals

0.96Karlsruher
xG
0.46Energie Cottbus
Over 2.5 goals17%
Both teams to score23%
Team strength rating
Karlsruher
64
Energie Cottbus
49

Most likely scorelines

0-024.1%
1-023.1%
0-111.2%
2-011.1%
1-110.7%
2-15.1%

Match DNA

AttackDefenseFormStrengthH2HVenue
Karlsruher Energie Cottbus

Key points

Betting angles

MarketPickOddsAssessment
1X2Karlsruher win1.72Fair (-0.5%)

Assessments compare our model probability with the bookmaker odds. A positive edge means our model rates the pick higher than the market implies — model disagreement, not proven value. Not betting advice.

Scoreline probability matrix

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Each cell shows the probability (%) of that exact scoreline (home goals down the side, away goals across the top). Computed from a Poisson model on expected goals.

Full analysis

The model puts Karlsruher at 54%. The model puts the draw at 22%. The model puts Energie Cottbus at 24%. The model's most likely scoreline is 1-0.

The market leans toward Karlsruher. Karlsruher is priced at 1.72. The draw is priced at 4.25. Energie Cottbus is priced at 4.01.

Karlsruher have won 5 of the head-to-head meetings. Energie Cottbus have won 6 of the head-to-head meetings. The sides have drawn 3 of their head-to-head meetings.

Karlsruher have 2 wins in their last 5 matches. Energie Cottbus have 2 wins in their last 5 matches.

Karlsruher average 1 goals per game this season. Karlsruher average 62% possession. Energie Cottbus average 0 goals per game this season. Energie Cottbus average 60% possession.

The model gives 23% for both teams to score. The model gives 17% for over 2.5 goals.

This prediction is a statistical analysis, not a guarantee. Higher confidence means the signals agree more strongly, but football is unpredictable. Always bet responsibly.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite, Karlsruher or Energie Cottbus?

Our model rates Karlsruher as the most likely outcome at 54% probability.

What's a likely scoreline for Karlsruher vs Energie Cottbus?

A scoreline around 1-0 fits our analysis, as a pointer, not a certainty.

What's the head-to-head record?

In the last 14 meetings: 5 Karlsruher wins, 3 draws, 6 Energie Cottbus wins.

Over or under 2.5 goals?

The indicators lean toward under 2.5 goals.

See odds at bookmakers

Match statistics

Player of the matchJung S.Karlsruher7.9

Karlsruher

Starting XI
  • 1Bernat6.9
  • 2Jung S.7.9
  • 3Ofli7.3
  • 7Wiethaup5.1
  • 10Wanitzek7.8
  • 11Eichinger7.3
  • 13Fukuda6.2
  • 19Ben Farhat5.7
  • 22Kobald7.2
  • 26Zor6.8
  • 28Franke M.6.7
Unavailable
  • Santos H. (Missing Player)
  • Broschinski (Questionable)
Coach: Maximilian Senft

Energie Cottbus

Starting XI
  • 1Lotka7.1
  • 2Manu6.7
  • 3Rorig6.3
  • 7Kinsombi6.7
  • 8Michelbrink6.7
  • 9Copado6.5
  • 10Cigerci6.4
  • 11Hannemann7.0
  • 20Borgmann6.5
  • 21Erlein6.9
  • 32Bittencourt L.6.5
Unavailable
  • Engelhardt (Missing Player)
  • Gutta J. (Missing Player)
Coach: Claus-Dieter Wollitz

League table

Germany. 2. Bundesliga
#TeamGPWLTGPts
1Nurnberg540115:613
2Hertha BSC440012:512
31. Heidenheim431011:109
4VfL Wolfsburg420210:68
51. Kaiserslautern42025:18
6VfL Bochum42203:36
71. Magdeburg42207:86
8VfL Osnabruck42207:86
9Karlsruher41126:85
10Energie Cottbus412110:124
11Arminia Bielefeld51318:104
12Greuther Furth41217:94
13Hannover 9651315:84
14Darmstadt 9851314:84
15Eintracht Braunschweig413010:103
16St. Pauli40136:73
17Holstein40136:83
18Dynamo Dresden41305:103
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