Energie Cottbus vs Hoffenheim II: match statistics
Energie Cottbus displays solid home form with a 64% win rate at their home ground and an impressive average of 2.55 goals scored per game. The hosts occupy a high 2nd position in the table and boast a positive goal difference of +10 in home matches. Hoffenheim II exhibits weaker away form with a 50% loss rate on the road and only 40% wins, conceding an average of 1.9 goals per match. The recent form of both teams is balanced (1.6 vs 1.4 PPG), but Cottbus's home advantage and xG statistics (1.74 vs 1.7 with better defensive xGA 1.49 vs 1.66) favor the hosts. We anticipate a balanced yet offensive encounter where Energie Cottbus will capitalize on their home turf to secure three points.
Energie Cottbus vs Hoffenheim II: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Energie Cottbus played against Hoffenheim II in 3. Liga (Germany). The game was played on January 31, 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Recent form
Energie Cottbus has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Hoffenheim II has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Energie Cottbus scores 2.14 goals per game and allows 1.67. Hoffenheim II scores 2.00 and allows 1.62. Games in this league average 3.15 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 76% of Energie Cottbus's games and 71% of Hoffenheim II's. The Over 2.5 rates are 81% and 71%, compared with league averages of 63% for BTTS and 64% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Hoffenheim II has the higher season xG average, 1.86 to 1.67 per game. Energie Cottbus takes 13.4 shots per game, while Hoffenheim II takes 14.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Energie Cottbus leads at halftime in 48% of its games and scores 1.24 goals per game after halftime. Hoffenheim II leads at halftime in 33% and scores 1.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Energie Cottbus's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (11 goals). For Hoffenheim II, it is minutes 0-15 (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
3. Liga games average 3.15 goals. Both teams score in 63% of games, and 64% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 5.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Energie Cottbus displays solid home form with a 64% win rate at their home ground and an impressive average of 2.55 goals scored per game. The hosts occupy a high 2nd position in the table and boast a positive goal difference of +10 in home matches. Hoffenheim II exhibits weaker away form with a 50% loss rate on the road and only 40% wins, conceding an average of 1.9 goals per match. The recent form of both teams is balanced (1.6 vs 1.4 PPG), but Cottbus's home advantage and xG statistics (1.74 vs 1.7 with better defensive xGA 1.49 vs 1.66) favor the hosts. We anticipate a balanced yet offensive encounter where Energie Cottbus will capitalize on their home turf to secure three points.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Energie Cottbus | Hoffenheim II | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 43% | 44% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 0.30 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Energie Cottbus is 14% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Energie Cottbus · 1.4 pts / game - Hoffenheim II
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Energie Cottbus is 7% better for: goals scored per game.
2.14 goals / game - Energie Cottbus · 2 goals / game - Hoffenheim II
Energie Cottbus scores in 90% of games (19 of 21 meczów), while Hoffenheim II keeps a clean sheet in 24% (5 of 21 meczów).
Hoffenheim II scores in 90% of games (19 of 21 meczów), while Energie Cottbus keeps a clean sheet in 14% (3 of 21 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Energie Cottbus
Over / Under - Hoffenheim II
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Energie Cottbus is 20% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.71 pts / game - Energie Cottbus · 1.43 pts / game - Hoffenheim II
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Energie Cottbus - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 48% of games and wins 57%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Hoffenheim II - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 43%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.40 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +4 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | 0 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (11 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (10 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Energie Cottbus
Hoffenheim II
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (3. Liga).
Teams vs league
| Energie Cottbus | Liga | Hoffenheim II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.81 | 3.15 | ▲ 3.62 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 76% | 63% | ▲ 71% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 81% | 64% | ▲ 71% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 14% | 22% | ▲ 24% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 81% | 75% | ▲ 81% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 95% | 84% | ▼ 76% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Energie Cottbus's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Hoffenheim II. Games average 5.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Energie Cottbus vs Hoffenheim II?
The 3. Liga match finished Energie Cottbus 3:1 Hoffenheim II. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Energie Cottbus vs Hoffenheim II?
Energie Cottbus score 2.14 goals per game on average and Hoffenheim II 2.00. The 3. Liga average is 3.15 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 64% of games. Both teams score in 76% of Energie Cottbus's matches and 71% of Hoffenheim II's.
What form are Energie Cottbus and Hoffenheim II in?
Over the last 5 games Energie Cottbus have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Hoffenheim II 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Energie Cottbus vs Hoffenheim II?
The statistical background for Energie Cottbus vs Hoffenheim II — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.