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Energie Cottbus play VfL Bochum at home on 30 October 2026 · 17:30 at Stadion der Freundschaft (Cottbus); the referee is Florian Lechner. For us, there is no clear favourite. Our tip, estimated probabilities, absences and a match analysis are below.
Energie Cottbus vs VfL Bochum: analysis of the match
What our tip is based on
- Table. Energie Cottbus are 14th in the table, on 10 points after 10 matches (2W 4D 4L), and VfL Bochum are 11th, on 11 points (3W 2D 5L).
- Attack and defence. On average Energie Cottbus score 1.9 goals a match in the competition and concede 2.0; for VfL Bochum the figures are 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. From 7 meetings: 1 win for Energie Cottbus, 4 wins for VfL Bochum and 2 draws, with the goals at 6–10.
What to expect
We see an evenly matched game, with a 2–2 score estimate, roughly 4 goals in all, and 1–1 (10.2%) the most probable single result. Goals at both ends are likely in an open game.
In the goals market we pick Over 2.5 goals (odds 1.49), and we rate it at 64%. Our numbers give both teams scoring a 66% chance and more than 2.5 goals a 64% chance.
Prediction summary
- Meetings: 7; Energie Cottbus 1 win, 2 draws, VfL Bochum 4 wins.
- An average of 2.3 goals per meeting between these teams.
- In the competition, goals scored–conceded: Energie Cottbus 17–18, VfL Bochum 6–10.
- Expected: roughly 4 goals; over 2.5 goals: 64%.
- Out: Energie Cottbus 0, VfL Bochum 0.
Alternative tip: Under 3.5 goals
Alternative tip: Under 3.5 goals (probability 56%, best price 1.75). With roughly 4 goals expected, it fits the picture.
Absences
Absent for Energie Cottbus: no absences. Absent for VfL Bochum: no absences. Team news may change, so check it again before kick-off.
Energie Cottbus vs VfL Bochum: compare the odds
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best price | 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% |
Prices from several bookmakers, combined and updated 30/10/26, 13:43. They are for guidance and can differ at any one operator. Margin, on average: 7.5%.
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?
Our estimate uses odds from several bookmakers after removing the margin. It does not guarantee any result.
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Energie Cottbus vs VfL Bochum: team news and absences
Energie Cottbus
- No reported absences
VfL Bochum
- No reported absences
Changes are possible before kick-off.
Standings 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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Questions and answers
What do we tip for Energie Cottbus vs VfL Bochum?
Energie Cottbus +0.25 (Asian handicap) (1.96); Over 2.5 goals (1.49).
Who will win Energie Cottbus vs VfL Bochum?
We estimate: Energie Cottbus win 32%, draw 26%, VfL Bochum win 43%.
Where and when is the game being played?
Date: 30 October 2026, kick-off: 17:30, venue: Stadion der Freundschaft, Cottbus. Referee: Florian Lechner.
Who will be missing?
Energie Cottbus: no absences. VfL Bochum: no absences. Changes are possible before kick-off.
Will the match produce over 2.5 goals?
We estimate over 2.5 goals at 64% (odds 1.49); for fewer than 2.5 the figure is 36% (odds 2.75).
Will both teams score?
By our estimate, both teams score with a probability of 66% (odds 1.44).
Which correct score is the likeliest?
We rate 1–1 as most likely (10.2%), then 1–2 (8.9%) and 2–1 (7.6%).
What are your predictions based on?
We start from the prices of several bookmakers, remove their margin and average them to get probabilities; a Poisson distribution then gives us the expected goals and the most probable scores. Form, head to head and absences appear on the page as extra context. We publish predictions purely as information, and none of them promises a winning outcome.
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