Arminia Bielefeld vs Energie Cottbus prediction & analysis
83%
Footrivo pick
Arminia Bielefeld or draw
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.20 · bookmaker 1.20 · Won ✓
10/10Rating
1.20Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultArminia Bielefeld to win ✓59% · @1.70
Double chanceArminia Bielefeld or draw ✓83% · @1.20
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗63% · @1.53
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓82% · @1.20
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.19
Arminia Bielefeld vs Energie Cottbus preview and prediction
The match
The 2. Bundesliga sees Arminia Bielefeld take on Energie Cottbus on Sunday 16 August, kicking off at 12:30 (WAT) at Schüco-Arena. Arminia Bielefeld are 6th with 17 points from 11 games (in the top half), while Energie Cottbus sit 12th on 11 points (in the bottom half).
Form guide
Arminia Bielefeld's last 5: LDWLW Most recently they lost to Karlsruher SC 1–2 away. They are scoring freely – 2.7 goals a game.
Energie Cottbus's last 5: WLWLW Most recently they beat Hannover 96 3–1 at home. They are scoring freely – 2.2 goals a game.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.3 goals: 2.2 for Arminia Bielefeld and 1.1 for Energie Cottbus. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 62% and both teams to score at 63%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Arminia Bielefeld 59%, draw 25%, Energie Cottbus 17%.
Safer route: Arminia Bielefeld or draw (83%) at 1.20.
Both teams to score: yes (63%) at 1.53.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Arminia Bielefeld or draw – a 83% chance at odds of 1.20. Predicted score: Arminia Bielefeld 2–1 Energie Cottbus. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Arminia Bielefeld59%fair 1.71 · @1.70
Draw25%fair 4.07 · @3.90
Energie Cottbus17%fair 5.94 · @4.33
3.30Expected goals
2.17Arminia Bielefeld xG
1.14Energie Cottbus xG
63%Both score
62%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–110%
1–19%
2–09%
1–08%
3–17%
3–06%
From our goals model: Arminia Bielefeld 2.2 – 1.1 Energie Cottbus expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Arminia Bielefeld to win✓
59%
1.71
1.70
Double chance
Arminia Bielefeld or draw✓
83%
1.20
1.20
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
63%
1.58
1.53
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
82%
1.23
1.20
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
62%
1.61
1.57
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
59%
1.68
1.55
Half-time result
Arminia Bielefeld ahead at half-time✓
45%
2.21
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Arminia Bielefeld / FT Arminia Bielefeld✓
39%
2.55
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
10%
10.19
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Form
Arminia Bielefeld – last 6
LDWLWW
8 Aug
@ Karlsruher SC
1–2
L
25 Jul
vs MSV Duisburg
1–1
D
18 Jul
@ Bologna
4–0
W
14 Jul
@ Imst
0–10
L
8 Jul
@ FC Gutersloh
3–0
W
2 Jul
@ Peckeloh
7–3
W
2.7Scored / game
2.7Conceded / game
50%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Energie Cottbus – last 6
WLWLWD
9 Aug
vs Hannover 96
3–1
W
1 Aug
vs Werder Bremen
2–4
L
25 Jul
@ Dynamo Dresden
2–1
W
15 Jul
vs Mlada Boleslav
2–4
L
4 Jul
vs Hertha BSC II
3–1
W
3 Jul
vs Altglienicke
1–1
D
2.2Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Arminia Bielefeld and Energie Cottbus.
What is the prediction for Arminia Bielefeld vs Energie Cottbus?
Our pick is Arminia Bielefeld or draw with a 83% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win Arminia Bielefeld vs Energie Cottbus?
On our numbers Arminia Bielefeld have a 59% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Energie Cottbus 17%.
How many goals will there be in Arminia Bielefeld vs Energie Cottbus?
We expect about 3.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 62% likely and both teams score 63% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Arminia Bielefeld vs Energie Cottbus?
Our predicted score is Arminia Bielefeld 2–1 Energie Cottbus, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.3 goals in total.
When is Arminia Bielefeld vs Energie Cottbus?
Arminia Bielefeld vs Energie Cottbus (2. Bundesliga) kicks off on Sunday 16 August 2026 at 12:30 (West Africa Time) at Schüco-Arena.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
