2. Bundesliga
Energie Cottbus vs Greuther Fürth
Sat, 29 Aug 2026 - 12:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Stadion der Freundschaft
Energie Cottbus vs Greuther Fürth Prediction & Stats - 2. Bundesliga 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Energie Cottbus vs Greuther Fürth carries real history into this round of the 2. Bundesliga.
The two sides meet on 29/08 (Saturday) at Stadion der Freundschaft, 12:00 (UK time).
Read the Energie Cottbus vs Greuther Fürth prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Energie Cottbus vs Greuther Fürth
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Energie Cottbus vs Greuther Fürth call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Under 3.5 Goals
Last updated on 28-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Greuther Fürth the side to beat, with roughly 38% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all 2. Bundesliga odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Energie Cottbus Preview
Energie Cottbus reach this fixture 2 match into their 2. Bundesliga. Here is where Energie Cottbus stand:
In this competition
1 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost
1.5 points per game
3 scored, at 1.5 a game
4 conceded, at 2 a game
Energie Cottbus, season-wide
1 won, 0 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Tolcay Cigerci, 2 goals
Most assists: Luca Erlein, 1 assists
Recent results — Energie Cottbus
22/08/2026 07:00
16/08/2026 07:30
09/08/2026 07:30
16/05/2026 07:30
09/05/2026 08:00
Greuther Fürth: how they are travelling
Greuther Fürth come in 2 matches into their 2. Bundesliga.
Here is what Kleeblätter have produced:
In this competition
0 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost
0.5 points per game
3 scored, at 1.5 a game
5 conceded, at 2.5 a game
Kleeblätter, season-wide
0 won, 1 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Felix Klaus, 3 goals
Most assists: Jannik Dehm, 1 assists
Recent results — Kleeblätter
23/08/2026 07:00
15/08/2026 07:00
09/08/2026 07:30
17/05/2026 09:30
10/05/2026 07:30
The head-to-head favours Greuther Fürth
Greuther Fürth have generally come out ahead of Energie Cottbus in their recent meetings.
From 6 match(es):
Greuther Fürth: 5 win(s)
Energie Cottbus: 1 win(s)
Drawn: 0
That trend is worth factoring into the Energie Cottbus vs Greuther Fürth prediction.
Form comparison Energie Cottbus vs Greuther Fürth
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Energie Cottbus
Germany - 2. Bundesliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
|
1.5 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.5 | 4 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 3 | 0 |
| Conceded | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.07 | 1.18 | 0.95 |
|
xGA
|
2.33 | 2.83 | 1.82 |
Away Team
Greuther Fürth
Germany - 2. Bundesliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
|
0.5 |
| Home |
L
|
0 |
| Away |
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 4 | 6 | 2 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 2 | 1 |
| Conceded | 2.5 | 4 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.63 | 1.62 | 1.64 |
|
xGA
|
2 | 1.85 | 2.15 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Energie Cottbus to Win the First Half
Our top pick for Energie Cottbus vs Greuther Fürth is Energie Cottbus to take the lead by halftime.
Half-time bets often provide better odds than the 1x2 market, and with Energie Cottbus’s record of fast starts at home, this pick can be rewarding.
👉 Prediction: Energie Cottbus to Win
Our betting tip for this match is a Energie Cottbus win. They have the quality to overcome Greuther Fürth.
Additionally, the support at Stadion der Freundschaft has consistently improved their performances, and we expect that home energy to push them towards a victory.
Fixture information - Energie Cottbus vs Greuther Fürth
Match: Energie Cottbus vs Greuther Fürth
Competition: 2. Bundesliga
Date: Saturday, 29/08/2026
Kick-off: 12:00 (UK time)
Venue: Stadion der Freundschaft
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Stats
The statistics for Energie Cottbus vs Greuther Fürth that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3
League: 3.06
Both Teams to Score
100%
League: 50%
Over 1.5+
100%
League: 67%
Over 2.5+
50%
League: 61%
Cards
0
League: 3.94
Corners
4
League: 11.06
Home Team
Energie Cottbus
Germany - 2. Bundesliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
|
1.5 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.5 | 4 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 3 | 0 |
| Conceded | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.07 | 1.18 | 0.95 |
|
xGA
|
2.33 | 2.83 | 1.82 |
Away Team
Greuther Fürth
Germany - 2. Bundesliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
|
0.5 |
| Home |
L
|
0 |
| Away |
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 4 | 6 | 2 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 2 | 1 |
| Conceded | 2.5 | 4 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.63 | 1.62 | 1.64 |
|
xGA
|
2 | 1.85 | 2.15 |
Corners
12.5 / Match
+32% Corners / Match
Energie Cottbus received +32% more corners than Greuther Fürth in the 2. Bundesliga
9.5 / Match
Arminia Bielefeld
(10)
Hannover 96
(2)(5)
Nürnberg
(2)
St. Pauli
Cards
1 / Match
+100% Cards / Match
Energie Cottbus received +100% more cards than Greuther Fürth in the 2. Bundesliga
0.5 / Match
Arminia Bielefeld
(2)
Hannover 96
(0)(1)
Nürnberg
(0)
St. Pauli
Goals Scored
1.5 / Match
+0%
Both Teams are equal in terms of goals scored
1.5 / Match
Arminia Bielefeld
(0)
Hannover 96
(3)(2)
Nürnberg
(1)
St. Pauli
Goals Conceded
2 / Match
+20%
Greuther Fürth condeded +20% more goals than Energie Cottbus
2.5 / Match
Arminia Bielefeld
(3)
Hannover 96
(1)(4)
Nürnberg
(1)
St. Pauli
2. Bundesliga Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Nürnberg
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 3 |
| 2 |
Hertha BSC
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 3 |
| 3 |
Wolfsburg
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 4 |
Karlsruher SC
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 5 |
Eintracht Braunschweig
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 6 |
Arminia Bielefeld
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 7 |
Bochum
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 8 |
Energie Cottbus
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 9 |
Dynamo Dresden
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 10 |
Magdeburg
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 11 |
Heidenheim
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 12 |
Kaiserslautern
|
2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 13 |
St. Pauli
|
2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 14 |
Holstein Kiel
|
2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 15 |
Darmstadt 98
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 16 |
Greuther Fürth
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 17 |
Hannover 96
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 |
Osnabrück
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 7 | -4 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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