Energie Cottbus vs MSV Duisburg: match statistics
Energie Cottbus vs MSV Duisburg: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Energie Cottbus played against MSV Duisburg in 3. Liga (Germany). The game was played on December 6, 2025. Final score: 3:2.
Recent form
Energie Cottbus has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. MSV Duisburg has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Energie Cottbus scores 2.25 goals per game and allows 1.63. MSV Duisburg scores 1.88 and allows 1.19. Games in this league average 3.17 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 69% of Energie Cottbus's games and 75% of MSV Duisburg's. The Over 2.5 rates are 81% and 75%, compared with league averages of 65% for BTTS and 63% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Energie Cottbus has the higher season xG average, 1.74 to 1.56 per game. Energie Cottbus takes 14.0 shots per game, while MSV Duisburg takes 12.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Energie Cottbus leads at halftime in 38% of its games and scores 1.44 goals per game after halftime. MSV Duisburg leads at halftime in 38% and scores 1.06 after halftime.
When the teams score
Energie Cottbus's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (10 goals). For MSV Duisburg, it is minutes 61-75 (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
3. Liga games average 3.17 goals. Both teams score in 65% of games, and 63% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Stats by half
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 | MSV Duisburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 42% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.38 | 0.39 |
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 13% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - Energie Cottbus · 1.6 pts / game - MSV Duisburg
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 20% better for: goals scored per game.
2.25 goals / game - Energie Cottbus · 1.88 goals / game - MSV Duisburg
MSV Duisburg is 37% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.63 goals / game - Energie Cottbus · 1.19 goals / game - MSV Duisburg
Energie Cottbus scores in 88% of games (14 of 16 meczów), while MSV Duisburg keeps a clean sheet in 25% (4 of 16 meczów).
MSV Duisburg scores in 88% of games (14 of 16 meczów), while Energie Cottbus keeps a clean sheet in 19% (3 of 16 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 - MSV Duisburg
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.
MSV Duisburg is 9% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.5 pts / game - Energie Cottbus · 1.63 pts / game - MSV Duisburg
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Energie Cottbus - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 63%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
MSV Duisburg - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 56%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 0% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 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 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
MSV Duisburg
* 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 | MSV Duisburg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.88 | 3.17 | ▼ 3.06 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 69% | 65% | ▲ 75% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 81% | 63% | ▲ 75% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 19% | 21% | ▲ 25% |
| Goal before half-time | • 75% | 75% | ▼ 69% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 85% | ▼ 81% |
^ 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
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
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.
FAQ
What was the result of Energie Cottbus vs MSV Duisburg?
The 3. Liga match finished Energie Cottbus 3:2 MSV Duisburg. 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 MSV Duisburg?
Energie Cottbus score 2.25 goals per game on average and MSV Duisburg 1.88. The 3. Liga average is 3.17 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 63% of games. Both teams score in 69% of Energie Cottbus's matches and 75% of MSV Duisburg's.
What form are Energie Cottbus and MSV Duisburg in?
Over the last 5 games Energie Cottbus have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and MSV Duisburg 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Energie Cottbus vs MSV Duisburg?
The statistical background for Energie Cottbus vs MSV Duisburg — 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.


