Energie Cottbus vs VfL Bochum prediction & analysis
65%
Footrivo pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.54 · bookmaker 1.40 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.40Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultVfL Bochum to win ✓41% · @2.30
Double chanceEither team to win ✓79% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓65% · @1.40
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓77% · fair 1.29
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✓9% · fair 11.70
Energie Cottbus vs VfL Bochum preview and prediction
The match
The 2. Bundesliga sees Energie Cottbus take on VfL Bochum on Friday 30 October, kicking off at 18:30 (WAT) at LEAG Energie Stadion. Energie Cottbus are 12th with 11 points from 11 games (in the bottom half), while VfL Bochum sit 8th on 14 points (in the top half). Only 3 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Energie Cottbus's last 5: DDLDD Most recently they drew with 1. FC Heidenheim 1–1 away. They average 1.5 scored and 1.3 conceded.
VfL Bochum's last 5: WDLLL Most recently they beat FSV Mainz 05 2–0 at home. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.8 goals: 1.4 for Energie Cottbus and 1.4 for VfL Bochum. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 54%, both teams to score at 65%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Energie Cottbus 38%, draw 21%, VfL Bochum 41%.
Both teams to score: yes (65%) at 1.40.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 65% chance at odds of 1.40. Predicted score: Energie Cottbus 1–1 VfL Bochum. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Energie Cottbus38%fair 2.64 · @2.60
Draw21%fair 4.68 · @3.70
VfL Bochum41%fair 2.45 · @2.30
2.83Expected goals
1.38Energie Cottbus xG
1.45VfL Bochum xG
65%Both score
54%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
1–29%
0–19%
2–18%
1–08%
0–26%
From our goals model: Energie Cottbus 1.4 – 1.4 VfL Bochum 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
VfL Bochum to win✓
41%
2.45
2.30
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.27
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
65%
1.54
1.40
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
77%
1.29
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
54%
1.86
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
69%
1.46
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
41%
2.43
–
Half-time / full-time
HT VfL Bochum / FT VfL Bochum✗
23%
4.39
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✓
9%
11.70
–
Form
Energie Cottbus – last 6
DDLDDW
24 Oct
@ 1. FC Heidenheim
1–1
D
16 Oct
vs 1. FC Nürnberg
1–1
D
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
1.5Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
83%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
VfL Bochum – last 6
WDLLLD
27 Oct
vs FSV Mainz 05
2–0
W
23 Oct
vs VfL Wolfsburg
1–1
D
17 Oct
@ 1. FC Kaiserslautern
0–2
L
11 Oct
vs Arminia Bielefeld
0–1
L
20 Sep
@ Hannover 96
1–2
L
12 Sep
vs SpVgg Greuther Fürth
1–1
D
0.8Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
50%Both scored
17%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Energie Cottbus and VfL Bochum.
What is the prediction for Energie Cottbus vs VfL Bochum?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 65% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.40.
Who will win Energie Cottbus vs VfL Bochum?
On our numbers Energie Cottbus have a 38% chance of winning, the draw 21% and VfL Bochum 41%.
How many goals will there be in Energie Cottbus vs VfL Bochum?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 54% likely and both teams score 65% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Energie Cottbus vs VfL Bochum?
Our predicted score is Energie Cottbus 1–1 VfL Bochum, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Energie Cottbus vs VfL Bochum?
Energie Cottbus vs VfL Bochum (2. Bundesliga) kicks off on Friday 30 October 2026 at 18:30 (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.
