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Energie Cottbus are at home to VfL Bochum on 30 October 2026 · 17:30 at Stadion der Freundschaft (Cottbus), with Florian Lechner as the referee. We see nothing to choose between them. Further down: our tip, estimated probabilities, absences and our analysis of the match.
Energie Cottbus vs VfL Bochum: the odds compared
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best available odds | 3.17 | 3.80 | 2.32 |
| Market average | 2.93 | 3.64 | 2.19 |
| Lowest odds | 2.44 | 3.22 | 2.10 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.15 | 1.12 | 83.5% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.49 | 1.45 | 64.3% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 2.75 | 2.61 | 35.7% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 2.25 | 2.15 | 43.7% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.44 | 1.40 | 66.3% |
| BTTS – no | 2.88 | 2.76 | 33.7% |
Odds collected from several bookmakers and updated 30/10/26, 13:43. They are only a guide and a single operator may offer different prices. Average margin is 7.5%.
Match at a glance
- Likely result: Energie Cottbus 1–1 VfL Bochum, roughly 4 goals in total.
- Table: Energie Cottbus 14th (10 points), VfL Bochum 11th (11 points).
- Form in the competition: Energie Cottbus 2W 4D 3L (17:18), VfL Bochum 2W 2D 5L (6:10).
- H2H: 7 matches: Energie Cottbus 1W 2D 4L, goals 6–10.
- Absences: Energie Cottbus 0, VfL Bochum 0.
Who will win Energie Cottbus vs VfL Bochum?
We base this estimate on several bookmakers' odds with the margin taken out. It is no guarantee of the outcome.
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Fair odds = 1 / probability. If the top available odds are bigger than the fair odds, there is value in the price. Likely ≥ 60%, possible 50–60%, outsider less than 50%.
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Energie Cottbus vs VfL Bochum: who is missing
Energie Cottbus
- No reported absences
VfL Bochum
- No reported absences
This list may be updated before kick-off.
Energie Cottbus vs VfL Bochum: table positions and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Hertha BSC | 10 | 9-1-0 | 23:8 | 28 |
| 2 |  1. FC Nürnberg | 10 | 6-3-1 | 24:13 | 21 |
| 3 |  VfL Wolfsburg | 10 | 5-4-1 | 25:14 | 19 |
| 4 |  1. FC Kaiserslautern | 10 | 5-3-2 | 9:7 | 18 |
| 5 |  1. FC Magdeburg | 10 | 5-2-3 | 21:13 | 17 |
| 6 |  1. FC Heidenheim | 10 | 4-3-3 | 17:18 | 15 |
| 7 |  Arminia Bielefeld | 10 | 4-2-4 | 16:15 | 14 |
| 8 |  FC St. Pauli | 10 | 2-6-2 | 12:12 | 12 |
| 9 |  SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 10 | 3-3-4 | 13:16 | 12 |
| 10 |  VfL Osnabrück | 10 | 3-2-5 | 14:17 | 11 |
| 11 | VfL Bochum | 10 | 3-2-5 | 8:11 | 11 |
| 12 |  Hannover 96 | 10 | 3-2-5 | 10:16 | 11 |
| 13 |  Karlsruher SC | 10 | 3-2-5 | 13:21 | 11 |
| 14 | Energie Cottbus | 10 | 2-4-4 | 18:20 | 10 |
| 15 |  Eintracht Braunschweig | 10 | 3-1-6 | 16:18 | 10 |
| 16 |  SV Darmstadt 98 | 10 | 2-3-5 | 9:19 | 9 |
| 17 |  Holstein Kiel | 10 | 1-5-4 | 10:12 | 8 |
| 18 |  Dynamo Dresden | 10 | 2-2-6 | 12:20 | 8 |
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Energie Cottbus vs VfL Bochum: match preview and analysis
How we arrived at this tip
- Table. In the table, Energie Cottbus are 14th with 10 points after 10 matches (2W 4D 4L), whereas VfL Bochum are 11th with 11 points (3W 2D 5L).
- Attack and defence. Energie Cottbus have scored 1.9 and conceded 2.0 goals per game on average in this competition; VfL Bochum average 0.7 scored and 1.1 conceded.
- Form in the competition. Energie Cottbus: 2W 4D 3L, goals 17–18; VfL Bochum: 2W 2D 5L, goals 6–10.
- Head to head. In their 7 meetings so far, Energie Cottbus have 1 win, VfL Bochum have 4 wins and 2 draws have been recorded; the goals stand at 6–10.
What to expect
We think the teams are evenly matched. Our projected score is 2–2, about 4 goals combined, and 1–1 (10.2%) is the single most probable outcome. We think this will be an open match with plenty of goals.
Our tip for goals is Over 2.5 goals (odds 1.49), and our probability for it is 64%. We estimate both teams scoring at 66% and over 2.5 goals at 64%.
Prediction: key points
- Meetings: 7; Energie Cottbus 1 win, 2 draws, VfL Bochum 4 wins.
- Meetings between these sides have averaged 2.3 goals.
- Goals scored and conceded in this competition: Energie Cottbus 17–18, VfL Bochum 6–10.
- We are expecting about 4 goals, and we give over 2.5 goals 64%.
- Absent: Energie Cottbus 0, VfL Bochum 0.
Alternative tip: Under 3.5 goals
Alternative pick: Under 3.5 goals (probability 56%, best available odds 1.75). Our projection of about 4 goals is in line with it.
Absences
Energie Cottbus are missing: no absences. VfL Bochum are without: no absences. Team news may still change, so check again before kick-off.
Energie Cottbus vs VfL Bochum: team stats compared
These values rely on just this season's games, a sample that is still small.
Form in the competition
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Energie Cottbus vs VfL Bochum: questions and answers
What is the best tip for Energie Cottbus vs VfL Bochum?
Our result tip is Draw or VfL Bochum (X2) (odds 1.40), and our goals tip is Over 2.5 goals (odds 1.49). The safer pick is Draw or VfL Bochum (X2).
Who will win Energie Cottbus vs VfL Bochum?
Our probabilities: Energie Cottbus to win 32%, a draw 26%, VfL Bochum to win 43%.
What time and where is kick-off?
30 October 2026, kick-off at 17:30, at Stadion der Freundschaft, Cottbus. Referee: Florian Lechner.
Who will be missing?
Energie Cottbus: no absences. VfL Bochum: no absences. This list may be updated before kick-off.
Will there be three or more goals?
Our probability for over 2.5 goals is 64% (odds 1.49); under 2.5 goals is at 36% (odds 2.75).
Will both teams score?
We think both teams will score with a 66% probability (odds 1.44).
What is the likeliest correct score?
Our likeliest score is 1–1 (10.2%); after that come 1–2 (8.9%) and 2–1 (7.6%).
How do you work out your predictions?
Our method begins with odds from several bookmakers: we take away the bookmaker margin and average what remains to get probabilities. A Poisson distribution then turns those into expected goals and the most probable scorelines. For context, the page also shows team form, the head to head and missing players. Treat our predictions as information, not a promise of a win.
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