Energie Cottbus vs Verl: match statistics
Energie Cottbus is the table leader and presents impressive home form with 62% wins and only 8% losses at their own stadium. The hosts are in excellent disposition, earning 2.2 points per match in the last five meetings (wwddw) and not losing any of them. Verl, despite occupying 4th place, has weaker away form (38% wins, 31% losses) and has lost the last three away matches. Additionally, the visitors are characterized by a high average of goals conceded away (1.85 per match), which, given Cottbus's efficiency (2.46 goals per match at home), could be key. Considering the hosts' advantage in ball possession (51% vs 66% for the visitors), goal difference (+12 for Cottbus in home matches vs +4 for Verl away), and the current form of both teams, we predict a victory for the hosts, although Verl's high offensive efficiency (60 goals in the season) makes a draw also a real scenario.
Energie Cottbus vs Verl: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Energie Cottbus played against Verl in 3. Liga (Germany). The game was played on February 28, 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
Energie Cottbus has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.20 points per game. Verl has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Energie Cottbus scores 2.04 goals per game and allows 1.52. Verl scores 2.40 and allows 1.52. Games in this league average 3.15 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 76% of Energie Cottbus's games and 80% of Verl's. The Over 2.5 rates are 76% and 80%, compared with league averages of 64% for BTTS and 64% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Verl has the higher season xG average, 1.83 to 1.72 per game. Energie Cottbus takes 13.8 shots per game, while Verl takes 15.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Energie Cottbus leads at halftime in 48% of its games and scores 1.12 goals per game after halftime. Verl leads at halftime in 44% and scores 1.40 after halftime.
When the teams score
Energie Cottbus's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (11 goals). For Verl, it is minutes 76-90+ (15 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
3. Liga games average 3.15 goals. Both teams score in 64% 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 3.00 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 is the table leader and presents impressive home form with 62% wins and only 8% losses at their own stadium. The hosts are in excellent disposition, earning 2.2 points per match in the last five meetings (wwddw) and not losing any of them. Verl, despite occupying 4th place, has weaker away form (38% wins, 31% losses) and has lost the last three away matches. Additionally, the visitors are characterized by a high average of goals conceded away (1.85 per match), which, given Cottbus's efficiency (2.46 goals per match at home), could be key. Considering the hosts' advantage in ball possession (51% vs 66% for the visitors), goal difference (+12 for Cottbus in home matches vs +4 for Verl away), and the current form of both teams, we predict a victory for the hosts, although Verl's high offensive efficiency (60 goals in the season) makes a draw also a real scenario.
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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 | Verl | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 43% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.41 |
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 83% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / game - Energie Cottbus · 1.2 pts / game - Verl
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.
Verl is 18% better for: goals scored per game.
2.04 goals / game - Energie Cottbus · 2.4 goals / game - Verl
Energie Cottbus scores in 88% of games (22 of 25 meczów), while Verl keeps a clean sheet in 16% (4 of 25 meczów).
Verl scores in 92% of games (23 of 25 meczów), while Energie Cottbus keeps a clean sheet in 16% (4 of 25 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 - Verl
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 5% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.76 pts / game - Energie Cottbus · 1.68 pts / game - Verl
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Energie Cottbus - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 48% 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.
Verl - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 44% of games and wins 48%. 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 | 2.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 2.2 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 60% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +4 |
* 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): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (15 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - 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
Verl
* 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 | Verl | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.56 | 3.15 | ▲ 3.92 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 76% | 64% | ▲ 80% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 76% | 64% | ▲ 80% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 16% | 21% | ▼ 16% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 80% | 76% | ▲ 80% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 92% | 84% | ▲ 92% |
^ 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
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.
Head-to-head
Record from Energie Cottbus's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Verl. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Energie Cottbus vs Verl?
The 3. Liga match finished Energie Cottbus 0:0 Verl. 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 Verl?
Energie Cottbus score 2.04 goals per game on average and Verl 2.40. 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 80% of Verl's.
What form are Energie Cottbus and Verl in?
Over the last 5 games Energie Cottbus have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Verl 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Energie Cottbus vs Verl?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.