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As VfL Wolfsburg prepares to host Energie Cottbus in the upcoming German 2. Bundesliga clash on September 5, 2026, the match promises to be a critical encounter for both teams. Wolfsburg enters the fixture in strong form, having secured victories in 4 of their last 5 matches. Their tactical cohesion and offensive prowess have seen them generate consistent scoring opportunities, making them a formidable opponent at home.
On the other hand, Energie Cottbus has struggled recently, with only 1 win in their last 5 outings. This lack of form raises concerns about their ability to withstand Wolfsburg’s attacking threats. Cottbus will need to improve defensively and capitalize on any counter-attacking chances if they hope to compete effectively in this matchup.
Bookmakers favor Wolfsburg significantly, offering odds of 1.36 for a home win compared to 7.75 for an away victory for Cottbus. Our model predicts a 73.7% chance of a home victory, alongside an anticipated scoreline of 2:0. While Wolfsburg’s recent performances position them as favorites, surprises can occur in football, and energy from both squads will be crucial in determining the outcome.
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| Wolfsburg 68.2% |
Draw 19.2% |
Cottbus 12.6% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 2:0
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.37 | 5.25 | 7.50 | |
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1.43 | 4.63 | 7.67 | |
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1.42 | 4.80 | 6.50 | |
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1.40 | 4.60 | 7.38 | |
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1.39 | 4.45 | 7.50 | |
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1.36 | 5.11 | 7.75 | |
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1.34 | 5.20 | 7.20 |
Latest Results
| 29.08.26 Karlsruher SC – VfL Wolfsburg – 2:5 24.08.26 VSG Altglienicke – VfL Wolfsburg – 3:4 penalties 16.08.26 Hannover 96 – VfL Wolfsburg – 0:1 08.08.26 VfL Wolfsburg – 1. FC Kaiserslautern – 0:0 31.07.26 VfL Wolfsburg – SC Telstar – 3:1 |
29.08.26 Energie Cottbus – Greuther Fürth – 3:4 22.08.26 Energie Cottbus – FC Augsburg – 0:2 16.08.26 Arminia Bielefeld – Energie Cottbus – 3:0 09.08.26 Energie Cottbus – Hannover 96 – 3:1 01.08.26 Energie Cottbus – Werder Bremen – 2:4 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 08.01.16 Energie Cottbus – VfL Wolfsburg – 0:2 |
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Nurnberg | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 11:3 | 8 | 9 |
| 2 | Hertha Berlin | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10:4 | 6 | 9 |
| 3 | Wolfsburg | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:2 | 4 | 7 |
| 4 | Heidenheim | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10:10 | 0 | 6 |
| 5 | Magdeburg | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:6 | 0 | 6 |
| 6 | Kaiserslautern | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2:1 | 1 | 5 |
| 7 | Greuther Furth | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7:8 | -1 | 4 |
| 8 | Karlsruher SC | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:6 | -2 | 4 |
| 9 | Braunschweig | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9:7 | 2 | 3 |
| 10 | Arminia Bielefeld | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5:6 | -1 | 3 |
| 11 | Bochum | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1:2 | -1 | 3 |
| 12 | Cottbus | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6:8 | -2 | 3 |
| 13 | Hannover | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2:4 | -2 | 3 |
| 14 | VfL Osnabruck | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:7 | -3 | 3 |
| 15 | SG Dynamo Dresden | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:8 | -4 | 3 |
| 16 | St. Pauli | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4:5 | -1 | 2 |
| 17 | Holstein Kiel | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4:6 | -2 | 2 |
| 18 | Darmstadt | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2:4 | -2 | 1 |
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