Energie Cottbus vs Augsburg predictions, Aug 22, 2026

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As Energie Cottbus prepares to host FC Augsburg on August 22, 2026, in the DFB Pokal, both teams are looking to capitalize on their recent performances to advance in the tournament. Energie Cottbus, playing at home, has secured victories in 2 of their last 5 matches, showcasing a tendency to perform well under familiar conditions. Their tactical approach often emphasizes a solid defensive structure while seeking opportunities to exploit counterattacks.

On the other hand, FC Augsburg arrives with a slight edge, having won 2 of their last 4 encounters. Their style combines disciplined defensive organization with quick transitions, making them a challenging opponent to break down. The bookmakers’ odds reflect this, favoring Augsburg at 1.68 compared to Cottbus’s 4.6, indicating a general expectation of an away victory.

Both teams will need to assert their game plan effectively; Cottbus must leverage home advantage and stifle Augsburg’s offensive threats, while Augsburg looks to maintain composure and utilize their tactical versatility to secure advancement. Ultimately, the match promises to be competitive, with no outcome assured as both teams seek to make their mark in the cup.

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Cottbus 20.4%

Draw 22.3%

Augsburg 57.3%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	5.00	4.20	1.62
	4.31	4.10	1.64	Watch and Bet
	4.60	4.40	1.68

Latest Results

09.08.26 Energie Cottbus – Hannover 96 – 3:1 01.08.26 Energie Cottbus – Werder Bremen – 2:4 25.07.26 Dynamo Dresden – Energie Cottbus – 2:1 25.07.26 Dynamo Dresden – Energie Cottbus – 1:2 15.07.26 Energie Cottbus – FK Mladá Boleslav – 2:4

15.08.26 Leeds United – FC Augsburg – 4:0 08.08.26 FC Augsburg – US Sassuolo – 3:2 05.08.26 SC Schwaz – FC Augsburg – 0:15 30.07.26 FC Augsburg – AFC Bournemouth – 2:5 25.07.26 FC Augsburg – 1. FC Saarbrücken – 1:1

Facts

Both teams have been playing unpredictably.

Cottbus may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

In this match, Augsburg is a strong favorite.

Recently, the teams have not faced each other.

Standings

Draw

1/32-finals

1	Preussen Munster	Karlsruher SC
2	Wurzburger Kickers	FC Koln
3	Altglienicke	Wolfsburg
4	Phonix Lubeck	Paderborn
5	Westfalia Rhynern	SG Dynamo Dresden
6	Mannheim	Kaiserslautern
7	Munich 1860	Holstein Kiel
8	Bahlinger	Magdeburg
9	Jena	Darmstadt
10	Hansa Rostock	Stuttgart
11	Verl	Hamburger SV
12	Luneburger Hansa	Werder Bremen
13	Duisburg	Elversberg
14	Viktoria Koln	Nurnberg
15	Saarbrucken	Hertha Berlin
16	SC St.Tonis	Eintracht Frankfurt
17	Hemelingen	Hannover
18	Greuther Furth	Bochum
19	Krieschow	Mainz
20	Cottbus	Augsburg
21	Hallescher	Schalke
22	Wehen	Bayer Leverkusen
23	Jeddeloh	Heidenheim
24	Grossaspach	Arminia Bielefeld
25	RW Essen	St. Pauli
26	Dusseldorf	Freiburg
27	Schott Mainz	B. Monchengladbach
28	Eintracht Trier	RB Leipzig
29	Braunschweig	Union Berlin
30	Aue	Hoffenheim
31	VfL Osnabruck	Bayern Munich
32	HEBC Hamburg	Dortmund

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