2. Bundesliga· Regular Season - 10· LEAG Energie Stadion
Energie Cottbus
VfL Bochum30 Oct
Energie Cottbus vs VfL Bochum Prediction & Betting Tips
Friday, 30 October 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Over 2.5 goals
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Predicted score
1-2
Fair odds
1.51
Expected goals
1.4 - 2.0
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More Energie Cottbus vs VfL Bochum tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH2 +1.5VfL Bochum +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 88% | 1.13 | - |
| X2VfL Bochum or Draw | 77% | 1.30 | - |
| AH1 +1.5Energie Cottbus +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 70% | 1.43 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 65% | 1.54 | - |
| 1XEnergie Cottbus or Draw | 61% | 1.65 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 56% | 1.79 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 44% | 2.26 | - |
| 2VfL Bochum to win | 39% | 2.54 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 35% | 2.86 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 34% | 2.94 | - |
| AH2 -1.5VfL Bochum -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 30% | 3.30 | - |
| 1Energie Cottbus to win | 23% | 4.39 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Energie Cottbus -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 12% | 8.67 | - |
Energie Cottbus vs VfL Bochum preview & analysis
Match preview
Energie Cottbus host VfL Bochum in the 2. Bundesliga (Regular Season - 10) at LEAG Energie Stadion on Friday, 30 October 2026, with kick-off at 17:30 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. VfL Bochum arrive in mixed form, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 8 and conceding 6. Most recently they lost to Arminia Bielefeld 0-1 at home. They're 12th in the table with 7 points from 7 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Energie Cottbus have won 1, VfL Bochum have won 3 and 2 ended level. Those games averaged 2.2 goals, and both teams scored in 3 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes VfL Bochum narrow favourites: Energie Cottbus 23%, draw 38%, VfL Bochum 39%. We expect around 3.4 goals (1.4 - 2.0 in expected goals), with 66% for over 2.5 and 65% for both teams to score.
Our tip
Both teams' recent games have been open, and our goals model expects this one to follow suit. Our pick is Over 2.5 goals, which our model rates at a 66% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is Energie Cottbus 1-2 VfL Bochum.
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
VfL Bochum- 11 OctHArminia Bielefeld0-1
- 2 OctHVfL Osnabrück4-1
- 20 SeptAHannover 961-2
- 12 SeptHSpVgg Greuther Fürth1-1
- 5 SeptADynamo Dresden2-1
Head to head
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 VfL Bochum: FAQ
What is the Energie Cottbus vs VfL Bochum prediction?
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Our tip is Over 2.5 goals. Our predicted score is Energie Cottbus 1-2 VfL Bochum.
Who is the favourite to win Energie Cottbus vs VfL Bochum?
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VfL Bochum are favourites. Our model gives Energie Cottbus a 23% chance of winning, VfL Bochum 39%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Energie Cottbus vs VfL Bochum?
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We rate both teams to score at 65%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does Energie Cottbus vs VfL Bochum kick off?
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Energie Cottbus vs VfL Bochum kicks off at 17:30 UTC on Friday, 30 October 2026 at LEAG Energie Stadion, Cottbus.
