Energie Cottbus vs Hertha BSC – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson rates Hertha BSC at 50% — current form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Energie Cottbus vs Hertha BSC encounter.
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Analysis & Preview
A 2. Bundesliga encounter, Regular Season - 12 sees Hertha BSC travel to LEAG Energie Stadion to take on Energie Cottbus. The game is scheduled for Sunday 22 November 2026, 12:30 UTC.
Form Analysis
Looking at all fixtures this season, Energie Cottbus stand at 2W 3D 3L from 8 2. Bundesliga matches — 1.12 PPG. Last five: D W D L D. They are averaging 2.00 goals per game — a high-scoring output that makes them a genuine attacking threat in any fixture. However, 2.12 goals conceded per game is a concern — opposing attacks have exploited them regularly. 1 clean sheet from 8 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 75% of their matches — an extremely high rate that makes BTTS Yes a well-supported standalone angle from their form alone. This season is still relatively young for Energie Cottbus, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Energie Cottbus at LEAG Energie Stadion this season: 1W 2D 1L from 4 home games — 1.25 PPG on home soil. They are averaging 2.00 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. Both teams have scored in 100% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture.
Across all 2. Bundesliga games this season, Hertha BSC have recorded 8W 1D 1L from 10 outings — 2.50 PPG. Last five: W W W W D. Their attacking form is sharp — 2.20 goals per game is a high-output rate that commands respect in the goals markets. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 80% of their matches this season — one of the stronger BTTS rates in the division, making Yes a well-evidenced play. This season is still relatively young for Hertha BSC, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Hertha BSC's form when playing away from home: 6W 2D 2L across 10 road games this term (2.00 PPG). They are averaging 1.90 goals per away game — strong road scoring that makes them a threat even without home support. BTTS has landed in 60% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context. Their away PPG of 2.00 is notably below their overall 2.50 — form away from home has been a clear weakness this season.
The form data does not support a straightforward home bias here. Hertha BSC are 1.38 PPG ahead (2.50 vs 1.12), making them the form-guided selection despite the trip.
The BTTS market is worth targeting here. Energie Cottbus register both teams scoring in 100% of relevant matches, Hertha BSC in 60% (using home/away splits) — both sides above the 60% threshold gives BTTS Yes firm statistical grounding.
Trading Patterns
Energie Cottbus in-play and half-time data (8 games, 4 at home): they score before half-time in 75% of fixtures in home games; BTTS occurs in 100% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 50% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 50%.
Hertha BSC in-play and half-time data (8 games, 4 at away): they score before half-time in 50% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 67% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 67% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 75% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 75% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 38%.
From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — Energie Cottbus 75% and Hertha BSC 75% — which reinforces the BTTS Yes angle from in-play data. Over 2.5 goals is well-supported by both sides' in-play profiles (Energie Cottbus 75% | Hertha BSC 75%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Energie Cottbus 1.41 xG and Hertha BSC 1.93 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Energie Cottbus attack 0.973 / defence 1.196 | Hertha BSC attack 1.244 / defence 0.884. League average goals — home 1.635 / away 1.295. Hertha BSC have an above-average attack strength of 1.244 — the away xG of 1.93 is driven by genuine attacking quality on the road. Data: 8 Energie Cottbus games / 42 Hertha BSC games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Energie Cottbus 28% | Draw 22% | Hertha BSC 50%. Fair-value odds: Energie Cottbus 3.57 | Draw 4.55 | Hertha BSC 2.00. Hertha BSC hold a narrow Poisson edge at 50% — the draw (22%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 65% | BTTS probability 65% | Total xG 3.33. Over 2.5 is the model's clear signal at 65% — a total xG of 3.33 means the expected score alone exceeds the 2.5 threshold, making the Over not just likely but structurally supported by both sides' attack/defence profiles. BTTS Yes at 65% reflects that both xG figures (1.41 / 1.93) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.
Our Verdict
Poisson rates Hertha BSC as the most likely outcome at 50% — moderate model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. With a 22% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Hertha BSC offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 28% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
On the goals line, Poisson's 3.33 combined xG gives a 65% probability to Over 2.5 — reasonable, supported by form averaging 3.6 goals per game.
Poisson assigns a 65% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate: Energie Cottbus 100% | Hertha BSC 60% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Energie Cottbus vs Hertha BSC | Competition: 2. Bundesliga, Regular Season - 12 | Venue: LEAG Energie Stadion • Kick-off: Sunday 22 Nov 2026, 12:30 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Energie Cottbus 28% | Draw 22% | Hertha BSC 50% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 65% | BTTS 65% | xG Energie Cottbus 1.41 / Hertha BSC 1.93 • Poisson strength factors: Energie Cottbus attack 0.973 / def 1.196 | Hertha BSC attack 1.244 / def 0.884 | league avg home 1.635 / away 1.295 • Poisson stance: Hertha BSC (50%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.41
Energie Cottbus xG
Expected Goals
1.93
Hertha BSC xG
65%
BTTS
85%
Over 1.5
65%
Over 2.5
43%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Energie Cottbus vs Hertha BSC kick off?
Energie Cottbus vs Hertha BSC is scheduled to kick off at 12:30 on Sunday 22 November 2026 at LEAG Energie Stadion.
Where is Energie Cottbus vs Hertha BSC being played?
The match is being played at LEAG Energie Stadion.
What competition is Energie Cottbus vs Hertha BSC part of?
Energie Cottbus vs Hertha BSC is a Regular Season - 12 fixture in the 2. Bundesliga (Germany).
Who is favourite to win Energie Cottbus vs Hertha BSC?
Our statistical model gives Energie Cottbus a 28% chance of winning, Hertha BSC a 50% chance, and a 22% chance of a draw — making Hertha BSC the favourite.
Will both teams score in Energie Cottbus vs Hertha BSC?
Our model estimates a 65% probability that both Energie Cottbus and Hertha BSC will score (BTTS).
Will Energie Cottbus vs Hertha BSC have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 65%.
What is the head-to-head record between Energie Cottbus and Hertha BSC?
No recorded head-to-head meetings available in the dataset.
What form are Energie Cottbus and Hertha BSC in?
Energie Cottbus (all comps): 2W-3D-3L in 8 | 1.12 PPG | GF 2.00 / GA 2.12 | L5 D-W-D-L-D. Hertha BSC (all comps): 8W-1D-1L in 10 | 2.50 PPG | GF 2.20 / GA 1.50 | L5 W-W-W-W-D.
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
Working from Energie Cottbus's attack rating (0.97) and Hertha BSC's defence rating (0.88), the model arrives at 1.41 expected goals for the home side. The same calculation in reverse, Hertha BSC's attack versus Energie Cottbus's defence, projects 1.93 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 8/42 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
The Exact-Score Picture
Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 1-1 emerges as the single most likely result, at 10.9%. Close behind: 1-2 (9.3%), 2-1 (6.8%). Together the top three scorelines make up 27% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Hertha BSC Win
28%
3.56
22%
4.50
50%
2.01
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
9.7%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 2
9.3%
Away win
0 – 1
6.9%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.41
Energie Cottbus xG
Total xG
3.33
1.93
Hertha BSC xG
3.56
28%
Home win
4.50
22%
Draw
2.01
50%
Away win
Goals Markets
85%
Over 1.5
1.18
15%
Under 1.5
6.67
65%
Over 2.5
1.54
35%
Under 2.5
2.86
43%
Over 3.5
2.33
57%
Under 3.5
1.75
24%
Over 4.5
4.17
76%
Under 4.5
1.32
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
65%
BTTS Yes
1.55
35%
BTTS No
2.82
Clean Sheet
15%
6.87
25%
4.08
Win to Nil
4%
24.47
12%
8.21
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3.6 | 6.9 | 6.6 | 4.3 | 2.1 | 0.8 |
| 1 | 5.0 | 9.7 | 9.3 | 6.0 | 2.9 | 1.1 |
| 2 | 3.5 | 6.8 | 6.5 | 4.2 | 2.0 | 0.8 |
| 3 | 1.7 | 3.2 | 3.1 | 2.0 | 0.9 | 0.4 |
| 4 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 5 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Energie Cottbus vs Hertha BSC?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 10.9%.
How many goals are Energie Cottbus and Hertha BSC expected to score?
The model projects 1.41 expected goals for Energie Cottbus and 1.93 for Hertha BSC, a combined total of 3.33.
How confident is the prediction model for Energie Cottbus vs Hertha BSC?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 50%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
Energie Cottbus's recent record stands at 2W 3D 3L from 8 games, a 1.12 PPG return, with D-W-D-L-D in the last five. The sample for Energie Cottbus is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Hertha BSC, meanwhile, have gone 7W 1D 0L across 8 games — 2.75 PPG, with W-W-W-W-D in their last five. The sample for Hertha BSC is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
The points-per-game comparison favours Hertha BSC by 1.63 — a real, if not enormous, edge over Energie Cottbus heading into this one.
Venue Form
At home specifically, Energie Cottbus have managed 1W 2D 1L from 4 games — 1.25 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Hertha BSC's away record stands at 3W 1D 0L across 4 trips, a 2.50 PPG haul.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Hertha BSC come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Goals in Recent Form
Energie Cottbus are averaging 2.00 goals scored and 2.12 conceded per game recently; Hertha BSC are on 2.38 scored and 1.00 conceded. Energie Cottbus's scoring rate against Hertha BSC's tighter defensive record is one of the more interesting match-ups in the goals markets here.
On BTTS specifically: Energie Cottbus have seen both teams score in 75% of their recent games; Hertha BSC in 75%.
Last 8 Results — 2. Bundesliga
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Energie Cottbus
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Hertha BSC
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Energie Cottbus and Hertha BSC in coming into this match?
Energie Cottbus have gone 2W 3D 3L in their last 8 games (1.12 PPG), while Hertha BSC have gone 7W 1D 0L in their last 8 (2.75 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Energie Cottbus at home or Hertha BSC away?
Hertha BSC's away record (2.50 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Energie Cottbus at home: 1.25 PPG; Hertha BSC away: 2.50 PPG.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
Energie Cottbus are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 75% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 25% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 25% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one.
Hertha BSC see a goal before the break in 50% of their matches.
Full-Time Trends
Both teams scoring has been the norm for this pairing lately — Energie Cottbus at 100%, Hertha BSC at 75%. That combined rate makes BTTS Yes a well-supported trading angle.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 50% for Energie Cottbus and 75% for Hertha BSC. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 50% and 50% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Energie Cottbus home games / Hertha BSC away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Energie Cottbus play Hertha BSC?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 100% of Energie Cottbus's games and 75% of Hertha BSC's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Energie Cottbus vs Hertha BSC usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 50% of Energie Cottbus's matches and 75% of Hertha BSC's.
Do Energie Cottbus and Hertha BSC tend to score early?
Energie Cottbus have had a goal before half-time in 75% of their recent matches, Hertha BSC in 50% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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