Energie Cottbus vs Hertha BSC Predictions
2. Bundesliga · Germany
Energie Cottbus
AI Predicted Score
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Hertha BSC
Win Probability (1X2)
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Match Result: Hertha BSC Win
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Energie Cottbus vs Hertha BSC: Match Preview
Momentum is the defining theme as Energie Cottbus host Hertha BSC. The home side have stalled badly, failing to win in five consecutive matches (form: DLDDL) and slipping into the lower half of the table. Their last outing, a goalless draw at Braunschweig, typified a run in which they have struggled for attacking inspiration and failed to score more than once in any of their last five. In stark contrast, Hertha BSC are flying: top of the league, unbeaten in eleven, and coming off four straight wins. Their recent 2-1 victory over Wolfsburg showcased both their attacking variety and defensive resilience.
The tactical matchup is lopsided. Hertha have averaged 18.8 shots and 7.4 corners per game over their last five, while conceding just 0.2 goals per match and keeping four clean sheets. Their away form is formidable: five wins and a draw, with a 14:5 goal difference. Cottbus, meanwhile, have averaged just 0.8 goals and 4.2 shots on target in their last five, and their home record (one win in five) offers little encouragement. Set-piece data also favours Hertha, who have won nearly twice as many corners per match (7.4 to 4.2) in recent weeks.
Given these trends, the model expects Hertha to assert control early, likely scoring before half-time and maintaining a disciplined, possession-heavy approach. Cottbus's lack of cutting edge and Hertha's defensive organisation suggest a low probability of a home breakthrough. Unless Hertha's finishing deserts them or Cottbus find a moment of inspiration, the visitors should extend their winning streak with relative comfort.
How Energie Cottbus and Hertha BSC Are Arriving
Form, fitness and who's likely to start.
Energie Cottbus vs Hertha BSC Goalscorer Form
Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.
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Energie Cottbus are struggling for momentum, winless in their last five league matches (three draws, two losses) and averaging less than a goal per game in that span. Hertha BSC, by contrast, are in the midst of a relentless surge—unbeaten in eleven, with four consecutive wins and just one goal conceded in their last five matches. The form lines could hardly be more divergent heading into this fixture.
Energie Cottbus vs Hertha BSC — Last 10 Matches
Strengths
- +Both teams scoring in most recent games
Strengths
- +4/5 wins in last 5 — excellent form
- +Defensively solid — 0.2 conceded/game
- +4 clean sheets in last 5 matches
- +Over 2.5 goals in 72.73% of games this season
Energie Cottbus vs Hertha BSC Prediction Confidence at a Glance
How strongly the model leans on each market.
Stats Worth Knowing
The numbers behind Energie Cottbus vs Hertha BSC that most previews miss.
- 1Hertha BSC have kept four clean sheets in their last five league matches, conceding just once in that span.
- 2Cottbus have failed to score more than one goal in any of their last five matches, averaging just 0.8 goals per game.
- 3Hertha have averaged 18.8 shots and 7.4 corners per match over their last five, nearly double Cottbus's output in both metrics.
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Over 2.5 Goals
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BTTS: Yes
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Likely Scores
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The Case For This Energie Cottbus vs Hertha BSC Prediction
Hertha BSC enter this fixture as the division's form side, riding a relentless four-match winning streak and sitting undefeated atop the 2. Bundesliga. Energie Cottbus, meanwhile, are mired in a five-game winless run, struggling to turn draws into victories and lacking a clinical edge in attack. The contrast in momentum could hardly be starker, with Hertha's recent surge powered by a disciplined defence and a multi-faceted attack. Statistically, Hertha's last five league games have seen them average 18.8 shots and 1.6 goals per match, while conceding just 0.2 goals per game and keeping four clean sheets. Cottbus, by comparison, have managed just 0.8 goals per game in their last five and conceded nearly twice as many (1.4 per match). Hertha's away record (five wins, one draw, 14:5 goal difference) underlines their ability to control matches on the road, while Cottbus's home form (one win in five) offers little resistance. Given these trajectories, the model expects Hertha to dictate play, likely breaking through before the interval and maintaining control throughout. Cottbus's struggles in the final third and Hertha's defensive discipline point to a controlled away win, with limited threat of a home resurgence unless Hertha's shot dominance suddenly deserts them.
Key Factors at a Glance
Attack
- →Energie Cottbus are winless in their last five (three draws, two losses), scoring only four goals in that span.
Defence
- →Hertha BSC have won four consecutive league matches, conceding just one goal in that stretch.
- →Hertha's away record this season is unbeaten (five wins, one draw, 14 goals scored, five conceded).
Where the Model Sees Value: Energie Cottbus vs Hertha BSC(3)
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Match Result: Hertha BSC Win
Hertha BSC arrive on a four-match winning streak, conceding just once in their last five league games and averaging 1.6 goals scored to only 0.2 conceded per match in that span. Energie Cottbus, by contrast, are winless in five and have failed to score more than once in any of those outings.
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BTTS: No
Hertha have kept four clean sheets in their last five and allowed just one goal in that run, while Cottbus have failed to score in one of their last five and averaged less than a goal per game over that period.
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Over/Under 2.5: Under 2.5
Despite Hertha's attacking form, their defensive solidity and Cottbus's blunt attack make a lower-scoring match plausible; three of Cottbus's last five have finished with two or fewer goals.
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🚩 Energie Cottbus vs Hertha BSC Corners Prediction
medium confidenceOur corners model projects roughly 4.4 corners for Energie Cottbus and 6.3 for Hertha BSC, for an expected total of 10.7. That makes the model lean Over 9.5 corners (63%). Over 8.5: 74% · Over 10.5: 51%.
What History Says: Energie Cottbus vs Hertha BSC
Hertha BSC have dominated the recent head-to-head, winning two and drawing two of the last four meetings, though most have been friendlies. The last competitive encounters date back to 2013, so there is little recent league data to draw from, but Hertha's historical edge is clear.
Energie Cottbus vs Hertha BSC Head-to-Head History
Last 4 meetings between these sides
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Energie Cottbus wins
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Draws
2
Hertha BSC wins
Things to Watch: Energie Cottbus vs Hertha BSC
- ⚠️No bookmaker odds available, so value edges cannot be calculated.
- ⚠️If Hertha's recent attacking output regresses or Cottbus find an early goal, the match could become more open than expected.
- ⚠️Head-to-head sample is limited and includes friendlies; little recent competitive history between these sides.
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Final Verdict
Energie Cottbus 0–2 Hertha BSCThe model picks a 2-0 away win for Hertha BSC, anchored by their outstanding recent form and defensive solidity—just one goal conceded in their last five. The main threat to this scenario is if Cottbus manage to disrupt Hertha's rhythm early or capitalise on a rare defensive lapse, but on current momentum, the gap between the sides looks decisive.
Energie Cottbus vs Hertha BSC: Common Questions
Who will win Energie Cottbus vs Hertha BSC?
Hertha BSC are strong favourites with a 64% win probability, based on their four-match winning streak, unbeaten away record, and a defensive record of just one goal conceded in their last five league games.
Will both teams score in Energie Cottbus vs Hertha BSC?
Both teams to score is rated at just 34%, with Hertha keeping four clean sheets in their last five and Cottbus averaging only 0.8 goals per game in that period.
Can Hertha BSC extend their winning streak?
Hertha BSC have a 64% chance of victory according to the model, and their current four-match winning run is underpinned by dominant shot and possession numbers as well as a 14:5 away goal difference this season.
How This Prediction Was Made
The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Energie Cottbus vs Hertha BSC: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.
This fixture was routed to The Form Guide, the momentum specialist — weights the last five matches above everything. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.
Last updated: 15 November 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.