Karlsruher SC vs Energie Cottbus prediction & analysis
88%
Footrivo pick
Karlsruher SC or draw
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.13 · bookmaker 1.22 · Lost ✗
10/10Rating
1.22Odds
1
Value bet: Karlsruher SC to win @ 1.70 – our chance 66% vs 59% implied by the price (edge +13%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultKarlsruher SC to win ✗66% · @1.70
Double chanceKarlsruher SC or draw ✗88% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗70% · @1.40
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓83% · fair 1.21
Correct scoreCorrect score 3–1 ✗8% · fair 13.11
Karlsruher SC vs Energie Cottbus preview and prediction
The match
Karlsruher SC host Energie Cottbus in the 2. Bundesliga on Sunday 13 September, with kick-off at 12:30 (WAT) at BBBank Wildpark. Karlsruher SC are 16th with 11 points from 11 games (in the bottom three), while Energie Cottbus sit 12th on 11 points (in the bottom half). Only goal difference separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Karlsruher SC's last 5: DLWDW Most recently they drew with Hannover 96 2–2 away. They average 1.3 scored and 2.0 conceded.
Energie Cottbus's last 5: DLLLW Most recently they drew with VfL Wolfsburg 4–4 away. Goals have not been a problem: 2.0 per game.
Karlsruher SC arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.3 points a game against 0.7.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 4.5 goals: 3.1 for Karlsruher SC and 1.4 for Energie Cottbus. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 83% and both teams to score at 70%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Karlsruher SC 66%, draw 22%, Energie Cottbus 12%.
Safer route: Karlsruher SC or draw (88%) at 1.22.
Both teams to score: yes (70%) at 1.40.
Value angle: Karlsruher SC to win at 1.70 – 66% on our numbers against 59% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Karlsruher SC or draw – a 88% chance at odds of 1.22, above our fair price of 1.13, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Karlsruher SC 3–1 Energie Cottbus. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Karlsruher SC66%fair 1.51 · @1.70
Draw22%fair 4.60 · @4.00
Energie Cottbus12%fair 8.45 · @4.00
4.50Expected goals
3.06Karlsruher SC xG
1.44Energie Cottbus xG
70%Both score
83%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
3–18%
2–17%
4–16%
3–26%
2–25%
3–05%
From our goals model: Karlsruher SC 3.1 – 1.4 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
Karlsruher SC to win✗
66%
1.51
1.70 ▲
Double chance
Karlsruher SC or draw✗
88%
1.13
1.22 ▲
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
70%
1.44
1.40
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
94%
1.07
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
83%
1.21
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✗
66%
1.52
–
Half-time result
Karlsruher SC ahead at half-time✗
54%
1.86
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Karlsruher SC / FT Karlsruher SC✗
48%
2.08
–
Correct score
Correct score 3–1✗
8%
13.11
–
Form
Karlsruher SC – last 6
DLWDWL
4 Sep
@ Hannover 96
2–2
D
29 Aug
vs VfL Wolfsburg
2–5
L
21 Aug
@ Preußen Münster
2–1
W
15 Aug
@ 1. FC Kaiserslautern
0–0
D
8 Aug
vs Arminia Bielefeld
2–1
W
1 Aug
@ 1899 Hoffenheim
0–3
L
1.3Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
67%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Energie Cottbus – last 6
DLLLWL
5 Sep
@ VfL Wolfsburg
4–4
D
29 Aug
vs SpVgg Greuther Fürth
3–4
L
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
2.0Scored / game
3.0Conceded / game
67%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Karlsruher SC and Energie Cottbus.
What is the prediction for Karlsruher SC vs Energie Cottbus?
Our pick is Karlsruher SC or draw with a 88% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Karlsruher SC vs Energie Cottbus?
On our numbers Karlsruher SC have a 66% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Energie Cottbus 12%.
How many goals will there be in Karlsruher SC vs Energie Cottbus?
We expect about 4.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 83% likely and both teams score 70% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Karlsruher SC vs Energie Cottbus?
Our predicted score is Karlsruher SC 3–1 Energie Cottbus, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.5 goals in total.
When is Karlsruher SC vs Energie Cottbus?
Karlsruher SC vs Energie Cottbus (2. Bundesliga) kicks off on Sunday 13 September 2026 at 12:30 (West Africa Time) at BBBank Wildpark.
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.
