Energie Cottbus vs VfL Bochum: match summary, form and prediction
Our model makes Energie Cottbus the pick at 52% for Energie Cottbus vs VfL Bochum. Form trajectory, comparison data, head-to-head and the reasoning behind the call.
Match summary
VfL Bochum travel to Energie Cottbus on 30 October 2026 at LEAG Energie Stadion, Cottbus. Energie Cottbus are the model's favourite, with a win probability of roughly 52%. This matchday 10 fixture in 2. Bundesliga is listed as Energie Cottbus - VfL Bochum. Kick-off is 17:30 UTC.
Form analysis and trajectory
Energie Cottbus: they come in on two successive draws, following two draws and one defeat before that. That is no wins, four draws and one defeat from the last five, worth 4 points. It leaves them winless in five. Their 2025-season record in our dataset (28 scored and 17 conceded in 17 matches, 1.65 and 1.0 per game) points to a fairly even balance between the two ends of the pitch. That is reflected in a form rating of 44.8 out of 100, and they sit 11th on a goal difference of -1.
VfL Bochum: they come in on the back of a draw, following one win and three defeats before that. That is one win, one draw and three defeats from the last five, worth 4 points. It leaves them three games without a win. Their 2025-season record in our dataset (23 scored and 22 conceded in 15 matches, 1.53 and 1.47 per game) points to a fairly even balance between the two ends of the pitch. That is reflected in a form rating of 30.7 out of 100, and they sit 14th on a goal difference of -4.
Comparison data
| Statistic | Energie Cottbus | VfL Bochum |
|---|---|---|
| League position | 11th | 14th |
| Goal difference | -1 | -4 |
| Form (last 5, most recent first) | DDLDD | DLLWL |
| Points from last 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Goals scored / conceded (last 5) | 6 / 8 | 6 / 7 |
| Clean sheets (last 5) | 0 | 0 |
| Matches in our dataset (2025 season) | 17 | 15 |
| Goals per game, scored / conceded (2025) | 1.65 / 1.0 | 1.53 / 1.47 |
| Points per game (2025) | 1.88 | 1.4 |
| Form rating (0-100) | 44.8 | 30.7 |
| Players unavailable | 0 | 0 |
| Model win probability | 52% | 24% |
What stands out
- Pre-match form ratings: Energie Cottbus 44.8 versus VfL Bochum 30.7, a gap of 14.1, which aligns with the model's favourite.
- Availability: No absentees listed for either side in our injury feed at the time of writing.
- Goals outlook: A combined scoring line of 3.20, over 2.5 goals at 70% and both teams to score at 68%.
- First goal: Leans Energie Cottbus' way at 63%.
The call
The model tilts to Energie Cottbus at 52%, without enough room to treat it as a formality. The goals line points to over 2.5 goals. Baseline expectation tilts Energie Cottbus's way, especially at LEAG Energie Stadion.
Everything here is model output and a reading of the form rather than a guarantee — the probabilities are published in full so the reasoning behind the call is visible.
Frequently asked questions
Who is favoured to win the match: Energie Cottbus or VfL Bochum?
Energie Cottbus, with an implied win probability of roughly 52%. The full split is 52% Energie Cottbus, 23% the draw and 24% VfL Bochum.
When and where is Energie Cottbus vs VfL Bochum being played?
30 October 2026 at LEAG Energie Stadion, Cottbus, kick-off 17:30 UTC.
Have Energie Cottbus and VfL Bochum met before?
Our records hold no previous meeting between the two sides.
What is the recent form of Energie Cottbus and VfL Bochum?
Energie Cottbus have taken 4 points from their last five (DDLDD), VfL Bochum 4 from theirs (DLLWL). Most recently Energie Cottbus took a 1-1 draw away at 1. FC Heidenheim and VfL Bochum a 1-1 draw at home to VfL Wolfsburg.
How many goals are expected in Energie Cottbus vs VfL Bochum?
The model's combined scoring line is 3.20 — 2.40 for Energie Cottbus and 0.80 for VfL Bochum. It rates over 2.5 goals at 70%.
Will both teams score?
The model rates both teams to score at 68%, so its call is yes.