2. Bundesliga· Regular Season - 8· Stadion der Freundschaft
Energie Cottbus
1. FC Nürnberg16 Oct
Energie Cottbus vs 1. FC Nürnberg Prediction & Betting Tips
Friday, 16 October 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
1. FC Nürnberg to win
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Predicted score
1-2
Fair odds
2.16
Expected goals
1.4 - 2.2
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Match probabilities
More Energie Cottbus vs 1. FC Nürnberg tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH2 +1.51. FC Nürnberg +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 89% | 1.12 | 1.08 |
| X21. FC Nürnberg or Draw | 73% | 1.37 | 1.33 |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 70% | 1.43 | 1.33 |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 70% | 1.43 | 1.30 |
| AH1 +1.5Energie Cottbus +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 66% | 1.51 | 1.26 |
| 1XEnergie Cottbus or Draw | 54% | 1.86 | 1.75 |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 50% | 1.99 | 1.87 |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 50% | 2.01 | 1.87 |
| AH2 -1.51. FC Nürnberg -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 34% | 2.98 | 3.20 |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 30% | 3.32 | 2.97 |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 30% | 3.33 | 3.10 |
| 1Energie Cottbus to win | 27% | 3.71 | 3.20 |
| XDraw | 27% | 3.74 | 4.00 |
| AH1 -1.5Energie Cottbus -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 11% | 9.32 | 5.70 |
Energie Cottbus vs 1. FC Nürnberg odds comparison
Best price in each market highlighted.
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | O2.5 | U2.5 | BTTS | No BTTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Hill | 3.00 | 3.80 | 2.00 | - | - | 1.33 | 3.10 |
| 1xBet | 3.10 | 4.00 | 2.01 | 1.30 | 2.97 | 1.32 | 3.10 |
| Dafabet | 3.20 | 4.00 | 2.04 | - | - | - | - |
| Bet365 | 3.10 | 3.90 | 2.00 | 1.36 | 3.10 | 1.36 | 3.00 |
| Marathonbet | 3.10 | 4.00 | 1.99 | 1.30 | 2.97 | 1.32 | 3.04 |
| Betfair | 3.10 | 4.20 | 2.00 | 1.33 | 3.25 | 1.33 | 3.25 |
| BetVictor | 3.10 | 4.00 | 1.93 | 1.30 | 3.13 | 1.30 | 3.20 |
| Pinnacle | 3.24 | 4.13 | 2.01 | 1.36 | 3.16 | - | - |
| SBO | 2.80 | 3.50 | 1.97 | - | - | - | - |
| Betano | 3.25 | 4.00 | 2.02 | 1.38 | 3.10 | 1.35 | 3.00 |
Energie Cottbus vs 1. FC Nürnberg preview & analysis
Match preview
Energie Cottbus host 1. FC Nürnberg in the 2. Bundesliga (Regular Season - 8) at Stadion der Freundschaft on Friday, 16 October 2026, with kick-off at 16:30 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Energie Cottbus arrive in mixed form, with 1 win, 3 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches, scoring 11 and conceding 10. Most recently they lost to SV Darmstadt 98 1-3 away. They're 8th in the table with 8 points from 7 games. 1. FC Nürnberg arrive in mixed form, with 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 12 and conceding 8. Most recently they drew with VfL Wolfsburg 4-4 at home. They're 2nd in the table with 17 points from 7 games.
What the numbers say
Our model makes 1. FC Nürnberg favourites: Energie Cottbus 27%, draw 27%, 1. FC Nürnberg 46%. We expect around 3.6 goals (1.4 - 2.2 in expected goals), with 70% for over 2.5 and 70% for both teams to score.
Our tip
1. FC Nürnberg are the better side on the numbers and should have enough to win on the road. Our pick is 1. FC Nürnberg to win at 2.04, which our model rates at a 46% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is Energie Cottbus 1-2 1. FC Nürnberg.
Recent form
Energie Cottbus- 10 OctASV Darmstadt 981-3
- 3 OctALech Poznan2-2
- 20 SeptHFC St. Pauli1-1
- 13 SeptAKarlsruher SC3-0
- 5 SeptAVfL Wolfsburg4-4
1. FC Nürnberg- 10 OctHVfL Wolfsburg4-4
- 2 OctHFC Ingolstadt 043-1
- 19 SeptAKarlsruher SC1-0
- 11 SeptHHannover 962-1
- 5 SeptAHolstein Kiel2-2
2. Bundesliga table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Hertha BSC | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | +11 | 21 |
| 2 | 1. FC Nürnberg | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | +10 | 17 |
| 3 |  1. FC Heidenheim | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | +2 | 14 |
| 4 |  1. FC Magdeburg | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | +5 | 13 |
| 5 |  VfL Wolfsburg | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | +7 | 12 |
| 6 |  1. FC Kaiserslautern | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 12 |
| 7 |  FC St. Pauli | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | +2 | 10 |
| 8 | Energie Cottbus | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 8 |
| 9 |  Arminia Bielefeld | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 8 |
| 10 |  VfL Osnabrück | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -3 | 8 |
| 11 |  Eintracht Braunschweig | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 7 |
| 12 |  VfL Bochum | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -2 | 7 |
| 13 |  Hannover 96 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -5 | 7 |
| 14 |  SV Darmstadt 98 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -6 | 7 |
| 15 |  SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | -3 | 6 |
| 16 |  Dynamo Dresden | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -6 | 5 |
| 17 |  Karlsruher SC | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -8 | 5 |
| 18 |  Holstein Kiel | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 | -4 | 4 |
Energie Cottbus vs 1. FC Nürnberg: FAQ
What is the Energie Cottbus vs 1. FC Nürnberg prediction?
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Our tip is 1. FC Nürnberg to win at odds of 2.04. Our predicted score is Energie Cottbus 1-2 1. FC Nürnberg.
Who is the favourite to win Energie Cottbus vs 1. FC Nürnberg?
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1. FC Nürnberg are favourites. Our model gives Energie Cottbus a 27% chance of winning, 1. FC Nürnberg 46%, and the draw 27%.
Will both teams score in Energie Cottbus vs 1. FC Nürnberg?
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We rate both teams to score at 70%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does Energie Cottbus vs 1. FC Nürnberg kick off?
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Energie Cottbus vs 1. FC Nürnberg kicks off at 16:30 UTC on Friday, 16 October 2026 at Stadion der Freundschaft, Cottbus.
