2. Bundesliga
Wolfsburg vs Energie Cottbus
Sat, 05 Sep 2026 - 12:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Volkswagen Arena
Wolfsburg vs Energie Cottbus Prediction & Stats - 2. Bundesliga 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Wolfsburg vs Energie Cottbus carries real history into this round of the 2. Bundesliga.
The two sides meet on 05/09 (Saturday) at Volkswagen Arena, 12:00 (UK time).
Read the Wolfsburg vs Energie Cottbus prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Wolfsburg vs Energie Cottbus
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Wolfsburg vs Energie Cottbus call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Under 4.5 Goals
Last updated on 04-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Wolfsburg the side to beat, with roughly 58% 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.
Wolfsburg Preview
Wolfsburg reach this fixture 3 match into their 2. Bundesliga. Here is where VfL Wolfsburg stand:
In this competition
2 won, 1 drawn, 0 lost
2.33 points per game
6 scored, at 2 a game
2 conceded, at 0.67 a game
VfL Wolfsburg, season-wide
2 won, 2 drawn, 0 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Fabian Reese, 3 goals
Most assists: Joakim Mæhle, 2 assists
Recent results — Wolfsburg
29/08/2026 07:00
24/08/2026 12:00
16/08/2026 07:30
08/08/2026 14:30
16/05/2026 09:30
Energie Cottbus: how they are travelling
Energie Cottbus come in 3 matches into their 2. Bundesliga.
Here is what Energie Cottbus have produced:
In this competition
1 won, 0 drawn, 2 lost
1 points per game
6 scored, at 2 a game
8 conceded, at 2.67 a game
Energie Cottbus, season-wide
1 won, 0 drawn, 3 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Tolcay Cigerci, 3 goals
Most assists: Leonardo Bittencourt, 2 assists
Recent results — Energie Cottbus
29/08/2026 07:00
22/08/2026 07:00
16/08/2026 07:30
09/08/2026 07:30
16/05/2026 07:30
The head-to-head
Over 7 recent meetings between Wolfsburg and Energie Cottbus:
Wolfsburg: 3 win(s)
Energie Cottbus: 3 win(s)
Drawn: 1
An even record like this keeps the Wolfsburg vs Energie Cottbus prediction genuinely open.
Form comparison Wolfsburg vs Energie Cottbus
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Wolfsburg
Germany - 2. Bundesliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
D
|
2.33 |
| Home |
D
|
1 |
| Away |
W
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 0% | 100% |
| Goals | 2.67 | 0 | 4 |
| Scored | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Conceded | 0.67 | 0 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 67% | 100% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 100% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2.24 | 1.88 | 2.43 |
|
xGA
|
1.41 | 0.99 | 1.63 |
Away Team
Energie Cottbus
Germany - 2. Bundesliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
W
|
1 |
| Home |
L
W
|
1.5 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 4.67 | 5.5 | 3 |
| Scored | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Conceded | 2.67 | 2.5 | 3 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 0% | 100% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.46 | 1.72 | 0.95 |
|
xGA
|
2.14 | 2.3 | 1.82 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Wolfsburg vs Energie Cottbus
Match: Wolfsburg vs Energie Cottbus
Competition: 2. Bundesliga
Date: Saturday, 05/09/2026
Kick-off: 12:00 (UK time)
Venue: Volkswagen Arena
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Stats
The statistics for Wolfsburg vs Energie Cottbus that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
1.5
League: 3.59
Both Teams to Score
0%
League: 56%
Over 1.5+
50%
League: 70%
Over 2.5+
50%
League: 63%
Cards
2
League: 4.33
Corners
19
League: 11.52
Home Team
Wolfsburg
Germany - 2. Bundesliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
D
|
2.33 |
| Home |
D
|
1 |
| Away |
W
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 0% | 100% |
| Goals | 2.67 | 0 | 4 |
| Scored | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Conceded | 0.67 | 0 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 67% | 100% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 100% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2.24 | 1.88 | 2.43 |
|
xGA
|
1.41 | 0.99 | 1.63 |
Away Team
Energie Cottbus
Germany - 2. Bundesliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
W
|
1 |
| Home |
L
W
|
1.5 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 4.67 | 5.5 | 3 |
| Scored | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Conceded | 2.67 | 2.5 | 3 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 0% | 100% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.46 | 1.72 | 0.95 |
|
xGA
|
2.14 | 2.3 | 1.82 |
Corners
14.34 / Match
+5% Corners / Match
Wolfsburg received +5% more corners than Energie Cottbus in the 2. Bundesliga
13.66 / Match
Karlsruher SC
(8)
Hannover 96
(6)
Kaiserslautern
(9)(10)
Greuther Fürth
(10)
Arminia Bielefeld
(2)
Hannover 96
Cards
1 / Match
+33% Cards / Match
Energie Cottbus received +33% more cards than Wolfsburg in the 2. Bundesliga
1.33 / Match
Karlsruher SC
(1)
Hannover 96
(2)
Kaiserslautern
(0)(2)
Greuther Fürth
(2)
Arminia Bielefeld
(0)
Hannover 96
Goals Scored
2 / Match
+0%
Both Teams are equal in terms of goals scored
2 / Match
Karlsruher SC
(5)
Hannover 96
(1)
Kaiserslautern
(0)(3)
Greuther Fürth
(0)
Arminia Bielefeld
(3)
Hannover 96
Goals Conceded
0.67 / Match
+75%
Energie Cottbus condeded +75% more goals than Wolfsburg
2.67 / Match
Karlsruher SC
(2)
Hannover 96
(0)
Kaiserslautern
(0)(4)
Greuther Fürth
(3)
Arminia Bielefeld
(1)
Hannover 96
2. Bundesliga Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Nürnberg
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 3 |
| 2 |
Hertha BSC
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 3 |
| 3 |
Wolfsburg
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 4 |
Magdeburg
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| 5 |
Heidenheim
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| 6 |
Kaiserslautern
|
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1.67 |
| 7 |
Greuther Fürth
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 8 | -1 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 8 |
Karlsruher SC
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 9 |
Eintracht Braunschweig
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 10 |
Bochum
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 3 | 1 |
| 11 |
Arminia Bielefeld
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 3 | 1 |
| 12 |
Hannover 96
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 3 | 1 |
| 13 |
Energie Cottbus
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 8 | -2 | 3 | 1 |
| 14 |
Osnabrück
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 7 | -3 | 3 | 1 |
| 15 |
Dynamo Dresden
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 8 | -4 | 3 | 1 |
| 16 |
St. Pauli
|
3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 2 | 0.67 |
| 17 |
Holstein Kiel
|
3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 2 | 0.67 |
| 18 |
Darmstadt 98
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 1 | 0.33 |
Odds
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