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VfL WolfsburgDWDLW
Energie CottbusLDDLDHead to head
Our prediction
VfL Wolfsburg to win
@ 1.30Our record
Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.
Who will win?
Voting closed at kick-off.
Goals outlook
Possible correct scores
Final score: 4 – 4 – not in our list. Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.
Win probability
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VfL Wolfsburg vs Energie Cottbus preview and result
VfL Wolfsburg and Energie Cottbus met in the 2. Bundesliga on Saturday 5 September 2026 at 12:00 (Nigerian time). The match finished 4 - 4, 3 - 1 at half time.
Our model gives VfL Wolfsburg a 63% chance of winning, the draw 17% and Energie Cottbus 20%. Our pick was VfL Wolfsburg to win with 70% confidence at odds of 1.30. The pick lost this time ✗. For a safer option, the double chance 12 (VfL Wolfsburg or Energie Cottbus) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.15.
Goals: we expect about 3.7 goals (1.8 for VfL Wolfsburg, 1.8 for Energie Cottbus). The chance of three or more goals is 71%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (90% confidence). 8 goals were scored.
Form and head to head
VfL Wolfsburg have 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (D-W-D-L-W), scoring 12 and conceding 9. Energie Cottbus have 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (L-D-D-L-D), scoring 4 and conceding 7. In the table, VfL Wolfsburg are 3rd with 19 points and Energie Cottbus are 10th with 11 points.
Frequently asked questions
What was the prediction for VfL Wolfsburg vs Energie Cottbus?
Our pre-match prediction is VfL Wolfsburg to win (70% confidence) at odds of 1.30. Win chances: VfL Wolfsburg 63%, draw 17%, Energie Cottbus 20%.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in VfL Wolfsburg vs Energie Cottbus?
We expect about 3.7 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 90% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 71%).
What time is VfL Wolfsburg vs Energie Cottbus?
VfL Wolfsburg vs Energie Cottbus (2. Bundesliga) was played on Saturday 5 September 2026 at 12:00 Nigerian time (WAT).
What is a safe bet for VfL Wolfsburg vs Energie Cottbus?
The double chance 12 (VfL Wolfsburg or Energie Cottbus) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.15. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.
Predictions are estimates from our model, not guarantees. 18+ only – bet responsibly. More: today's predictions · Bet Slip Builder · booking codes.
2. Bundesliga table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hertha BSC |
10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 28 |
| 2 | 1. FC Nürnberg |
10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 21 |
| 3 | VfL Wolfsburg |
10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 19 |
| 4 | 1. FC Kaiserslautern |
10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 18 |
| 5 | 1. FC Magdeburg |
10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 17 |
| 6 | 1. FC Heidenheim |
10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | -1 | 15 |
| 7 | Arminia Bielefeld |
10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 14 |
| 8 | FC St. Pauli |
10 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 12 |
| 9 | SpVgg Greuther Fürth |
11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | -6 | 12 |
| 10 | Energie Cottbus |
11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | -2 | 11 |
| 11 | Eintracht Braunschweig |
11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -2 | 11 |
| 12 | VfL Osnabrück |
10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 11 |
| 13 | VfL Bochum |
10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 11 |
| 14 | Dynamo Dresden |
11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -5 | 11 |
| 15 | Hannover 96 |
10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | -6 | 11 |
| 16 | Karlsruher SC |
10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | -8 | 11 |
| 17 | SV Darmstadt 98 |
10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -10 | 9 |
| 18 | Holstein Kiel |
10 | 1 | 5 | 4 | -2 | 8 |
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