Energie Cottbus vs 1. FC Nürnberg preview and prediction
The match
1. FC Nürnberg travel to Stadion der Freundschaft in the 2. Bundesliga on Friday 16 October (17:30 WAT) to face Energie Cottbus. Energie Cottbus are 12th with 11 points from 11 games (in the bottom half), while 1. FC Nürnberg sit 2nd on 24 points (in the top four). A gap of 13 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Energie Cottbus's last 5: LDDWD Most recently they lost to SV Darmstadt 98 1–3 away. Goals have not been a problem: 2.3 per game.
1. FC Nürnberg's last 5: DWWWD Most recently they drew with VfL Wolfsburg 4–4 at home. Goals have not been a problem: 2.7 per game.
1. FC Nürnberg arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.3 points a game against 1.0.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 4.4 goals: 2.0 for Energie Cottbus and 2.4 for 1. FC Nürnberg. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 81% and both teams to score at 70%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Energie Cottbus 32%, draw 19%, 1. FC Nürnberg 49%.
Both teams to score: yes (70%) at 1.33.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 70% chance at odds of 1.33. Predicted score: Energie Cottbus 1–2 1. FC Nürnberg. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Energie Cottbus32%fair 3.12 · @3.00
Draw19%fair 5.25 · @3.80
1. FC Nürnberg49%fair 2.04 · @2.00
4.36Expected goals
1.95Energie Cottbus xG
2.411. FC Nürnberg xG
70%Both score
81%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–27%
2–27%
1–16%
2–16%
1–36%
2–36%
From our goals model: Energie Cottbus 2.0 – 2.4 1. FC Nürnberg 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
1. FC Nürnberg to win✗
49%
2.04
2.00
Double chance
Either team to win✗
81%
1.24
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
70%
1.44
1.33
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
93%
1.07
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
81%
1.23
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✗
63%
1.58
–
Half-time result
1. FC Nürnberg ahead at half-time✗
40%
2.52
–
Half-time / full-time
HT 1. FC Nürnberg / FT 1. FC Nürnberg✗
31%
3.23
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
7%
13.82
–
Form
Energie Cottbus – last 6
LDDWDL
10 Oct
@ SV Darmstadt 98
1–3
L
3 Oct
@ Lech Poznan
2–2
D
20 Sep
vs FC St. Pauli
1–1
D
13 Sep
@ Karlsruher SC
3–0
W
5 Sep
@ VfL Wolfsburg
4–4
D
29 Aug
vs SpVgg Greuther Fürth
3–4
L
2.3Scored / game
2.3Conceded / game
83%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
1. FC Nürnberg – last 6
DWWWDW
10 Oct
vs VfL Wolfsburg
4–4
D
2 Oct
vs FC Ingolstadt 04
3–1
W
19 Sep
@ Karlsruher SC
1–0
W
11 Sep
vs Hannover 96
2–1
W
5 Sep
@ Holstein Kiel
2–2
D
29 Aug
vs Arminia Bielefeld
4–1
W
2.7Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
83%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Energie Cottbus and 1. FC Nürnberg.
What is the prediction for Energie Cottbus vs 1. FC Nürnberg?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 70% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.33.
Who will win Energie Cottbus vs 1. FC Nürnberg?
On our numbers Energie Cottbus have a 32% chance of winning, the draw 19% and 1. FC Nürnberg 49%.
How many goals will there be in Energie Cottbus vs 1. FC Nürnberg?
We expect about 4.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 81% likely and both teams score 70% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Energie Cottbus vs 1. FC Nürnberg?
Our predicted score is Energie Cottbus 1–2 1. FC Nürnberg, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.4 goals in total.
When is Energie Cottbus vs 1. FC Nürnberg?
Energie Cottbus vs 1. FC Nürnberg (2. Bundesliga) kicks off on Friday 16 October 2026 at 17:30 (West Africa Time) at Stadion der Freundschaft.
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.
