Energie Cottbus vs SpVgg Greuther Fürth prediction & analysis
67%
Footrivo pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.48 · bookmaker 1.44 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.44Odds
1
Value bet: Energie Cottbus to win @ 2.50 – our chance 45% vs 40% implied by the price (edge +12%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultEnergie Cottbus to win ✗45% · @2.50
Double chanceEither team to win ✓81% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓67% · @1.44
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓84% · @1.17
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 11.63
Energie Cottbus vs SpVgg Greuther Fürth preview and prediction
The match
Energie Cottbus host SpVgg Greuther Fürth in the 2. Bundesliga on Saturday 29 August, with kick-off at 12:00 (WAT) at LEAG Energie Stadion. Energie Cottbus are 12th with 11 points from 11 games (in the bottom half), while SpVgg Greuther Fürth sit 10th on 12 points (in the bottom half). Only 1 point separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Energie Cottbus's last 5: LLWLW Most recently they lost to FC Augsburg 0–2 at home. At home they have won 1 and lost 3 of their last 4. They average 1.5 scored and 2.5 conceded.
SpVgg Greuther Fürth's last 5: LLDWW Most recently they lost to VfL Bochum 1–2 at home. On the road they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 4. Goals have not been a problem: 2.2 per game.
SpVgg Greuther Fürth arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.7 points a game against 1.0.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.5 goals: 1.8 for Energie Cottbus and 1.6 for SpVgg Greuther Fürth. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 64% and both teams to score at 67%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Value angle: Energie Cottbus to win at 2.50 – 45% on our numbers against 40% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 67% chance at odds of 1.44. Predicted score: Energie Cottbus 1–1 SpVgg Greuther Fürth. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Energie Cottbus45%fair 2.24 · @2.50
Draw19%fair 5.15 · @3.75
SpVgg Greuther Fürth36%fair 2.78 · @2.50
3.46Expected goals
1.84Energie Cottbus xG
1.63SpVgg Greuther Fürth xG
67%Both score
64%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–19%
2–19%
1–28%
2–27%
1–06%
2–05%
From our goals model: Energie Cottbus 1.8 – 1.6 SpVgg Greuther Fürth 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
Energie Cottbus to win✗
45%
2.24
2.50 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✓
81%
1.24
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
67%
1.48
1.44
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
84%
1.20
1.17
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
64%
1.55
1.53
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
57%
1.76
1.60
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
36%
2.75
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Energie Cottbus / FT Energie Cottbus✗
26%
3.80
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.63
–
Form
Energie Cottbus – last 6
LLWLWL
22 Aug
vs FC Augsburg
0–2
L
16 Aug
@ Arminia Bielefeld
0–3
L
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
1.5Scored / game
2.5Conceded / game
67%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
SpVgg Greuther Fürth – last 6
LLDWWW
23 Aug
vs VfL Bochum
1–2
L
15 Aug
vs 1. FC Nürnberg
2–4
L
9 Aug
@ FC St. Pauli
1–1
D
18 Jul
@ FC Zurich
3–2
W
11 Jul
@ Eintracht Bamberg
3–1
W
8 Jul
@ Eltersdorf
3–0
W
2.2Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
83%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Energie Cottbus and SpVgg Greuther Fürth.
What is the prediction for Energie Cottbus vs SpVgg Greuther Fürth?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 67% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.44.
Who will win Energie Cottbus vs SpVgg Greuther Fürth?
On our numbers Energie Cottbus have a 45% chance of winning, the draw 19% and SpVgg Greuther Fürth 36%.
How many goals will there be in Energie Cottbus vs SpVgg Greuther Fürth?
We expect about 3.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 64% likely and both teams score 67% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Energie Cottbus vs SpVgg Greuther Fürth?
Our predicted score is Energie Cottbus 1–1 SpVgg Greuther Fürth, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.5 goals in total.
When is Energie Cottbus vs SpVgg Greuther Fürth?
Energie Cottbus vs SpVgg Greuther Fürth (2. Bundesliga) kicks off on Saturday 29 August 2026 at 12:00 (West Africa Time) at LEAG Energie Stadion.
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.
