Energie Cottbus vs Viktoria Köln: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Energie Cottbus played against Viktoria Köln in 3. Liga (Germany). The game was played on November 29, 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. Viktoria Köln has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses, with 1.20 points per game.

Scoring records

Energie Cottbus scores 2.20 goals per game and allows 1.60. Viktoria Köln scores 1.53 and allows 1.40. Games in this league average 3.13 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 67% of Energie Cottbus's games and 53% of Viktoria Köln's. The Over 2.5 rates are 80% and 60%, compared with league averages of 64% for BTTS and 62% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Energie Cottbus has the higher season xG average, 1.71 to 1.50 per game. Energie Cottbus takes 13.6 shots per game, while Viktoria Köln takes 12.5.

First-half and second-half trends

Energie Cottbus leads at halftime in 40% of its games and scores 1.33 goals per game after halftime. Viktoria Köln leads at halftime in 33% and scores 0.93 after halftime.

When the teams score

Energie Cottbus's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (9 goals). For Viktoria Köln, it is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

3. Liga games average 3.13 goals. Both teams score in 64% of games, and 62% 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

0 : 1
First half
3 : 1
Second half

Game stats

46Possession (%)54
Energie CottbusViktoria Köln
20Shots13
Energie CottbusViktoria Köln
7Shots on target5
Energie CottbusViktoria Köln
2.27xG1.56
Energie CottbusViktoria Köln
10Corners7
Energie CottbusViktoria Köln
73Dangerous attacks55
Energie CottbusViktoria Köln
18Fouls17
Energie CottbusViktoria Köln
4Cards5
Energie CottbusViktoria Köln

Pre-game profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

Energie CottbusViktoria Köln
2.2Goals scored / game1.53
Energie CottbusViktoria Köln
1.6Goals allowed / game1.4
Energie CottbusViktoria Köln
49%Average possession52%
Energie CottbusViktoria Köln
5.87Shots on target / game4.8
Energie CottbusViktoria Köln

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

13.6Shots per game12.47
Energie CottbusViktoria Köln
5.87Shots on target4.8
Energie CottbusViktoria Köln
16.2%Shot conversion12.3%
Energie CottbusViktoria Köln
49%Possession52%
Energie CottbusViktoria Köln
1.71xG for1.5
Energie CottbusViktoria Köln
1.47xG against1.51
Energie CottbusViktoria Köln

Shooting quality

Energie Cottbus: Efficient finishingViktoria Köln: Balanced
Energie CottbusViktoria Köln
Accuracy (shots on target)43%38%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.130.12
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.370.32

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 formwho is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

Energie Cottbus is 50% better for: last-5 form.

1.8 pts / game - Energie Cottbus · 1.2 pts / game - Viktoria Köln

Energie Cottbus
WWLLW
Season result split
60% W13% D27% L
Season (W-D-L)
9-2-4
1.93 pts / game · goal difference +9
Last 5 (W-D-L)
3-0-2
1.80 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
4-2-1
Last 5 at home
4-0-1
WWWWL
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.8Goals conceded: 2.0xG: 1.54Opponent xG: 1.40BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 80%
Viktoria Köln
LLWWL
Season result split
47% W13% D40% L
Season (W-D-L)
7-2-6
1.53 pts / game · goal difference +2
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-0-3
1.20 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
2-1-4
Last 5 away
2-1-2
WLDLW
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.4Goals conceded: 2.2xG: 1.46Opponent xG: 1.58BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 60%

Goalshow 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 44% better for: goals scored per game.

2.2 goals / game - Energie Cottbus · 1.53 goals / game - Viktoria Köln

Viktoria Köln is 14% better for: goals allowed per game.

1.6 goals / game - Energie Cottbus · 1.4 goals / game - Viktoria Köln

Energie Cottbus scoring profile: very strong

Energie Cottbus scores in 87% of games (13 of 15 meczów), while Viktoria Köln keeps a clean sheet in 33% (5 of 15 meczów).

Viktoria Köln scoring profile: very strong

Viktoria Köln scores in 80% of games (12 of 15 meczów), while Energie Cottbus keeps a clean sheet in 20% (3 of 15 meczów).

33Goals scored (season)23
Energie CottbusViktoria Köln
24Goals conceded (season)21
Energie CottbusViktoria Köln
3.8Average goals per game2.93
Energie CottbusViktoria Köln
9Goals scored (last 5)7
Energie CottbusViktoria Köln
10Goals conceded (last 5)11
Energie CottbusViktoria Köln

How often they score at least...

87%1 goal80%
Energie CottbusViktoria Köln
67%2 goals47%
Energie CottbusViktoria Köln
47%3 goals20%
Energie CottbusViktoria Köln
13%4 goals7%
Energie CottbusViktoria Köln

How often they concede at least...

80%1 goal67%
Energie CottbusViktoria Köln
47%2 goals40%
Energie CottbusViktoria Köln
27%3 goals13%
Energie CottbusViktoria Köln
7%4 goals13%
Energie CottbusViktoria Köln

* 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.

64%
League average

Goal patterns

33%BTTS at half-time13%
Energie CottbusViktoria Köln
13%BTTS in both halves7%
Energie CottbusViktoria Köln
53%Scored in both halves27%
Energie CottbusViktoria Köln

BTTS and goal count

60%Min. 3 goals and BTTS53%
Energie CottbusViktoria Köln
20%Min. 3 goals without BTTS7%
Energie CottbusViktoria Köln
60%BTTS - last 560%
Energie CottbusViktoria Köln

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.

1st half

73%Min. 1 goal before half-time80%
Energie CottbusViktoria Köln
60%Min. 2 goals before half-time47%
Energie CottbusViktoria Köln
27%Min. 3 goals before half-time13%
Energie CottbusViktoria Köln

2nd half

100%Min. 1 goal after half-time73%
Energie CottbusViktoria Köln
67%Min. 2 goals after half-time47%
Energie CottbusViktoria Köln
40%Min. 3 goals after half-time27%
Energie CottbusViktoria Köln

Game halveswhen 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 33% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.6 pts / game - Energie Cottbus · 1.2 pts / game - Viktoria Köln

Energie Cottbus - half-time state
40% leading40% draw20% trailing
Viktoria Köln - half-time state
33% leading20% draw47% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.6Points per game (1st half)1.2
Energie CottbusViktoria Köln
0.87Goals scored (1st half)0.6
Energie CottbusViktoria Köln
0.73Goals conceded (1st half)0.8
Energie CottbusViktoria Köln
1.6Average goals (1st half)1.4
Energie CottbusViktoria Köln
53%Clean sheet before half-time47%
Energie CottbusViktoria Köln
40%No goal before half-time60%
Energie CottbusViktoria Köln

After half-time (2nd half)

1.6Points per game (2nd half)1.6
Energie CottbusViktoria Köln
1.33Goals scored (2nd half)0.93
Energie CottbusViktoria Köln
0.87Goals conceded (2nd half)0.6
Energie CottbusViktoria Köln
2.2Average goals (2nd half)1.53
Energie CottbusViktoria Köln
40%Clean sheet after half-time60%
Energie CottbusViktoria Köln
20%No goal after half-time33%
Energie CottbusViktoria Köln

Energie Cottbus - second-half results

47% W20% D33% L
24
Half-time points
13
Half-time goals
+2
Goal difference (1st half)
24
Second-half points
+7
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.60
PPG before half-time
Lead holding150%

Leads at halftime in 40% of games and wins 60%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.1

Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Viktoria Köln - second-half results

40% W40% D20% L
18
Half-time points
9
Half-time goals
-3
Goal difference (1st half)
24
Second-half points
+5
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.20
PPG before half-time
Lead holding142%

Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 47%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime-0.2

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Energie Cottbus - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.601.00
Goals scored / game0.61.2
Goals allowed / game0.61.4
Average goals per game1.22.6
1 goal60%100%
2 goals40%60%
3 goals20%60%
Clean sheet60%0%
No goal60%40%
Goal difference0-1
Half-time: 40% leading - 40% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 40% draw - 40% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 3
Viktoria Köln - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game0.201.40
Goals scored / game0.21.2
Goals allowed / game1.21.0
Average goals per game1.42.2
1 goal80%80%
2 goals40%60%
3 goals20%60%
Clean sheet20%60%
No goal80%20%
Goal difference-5+1
Half-time: 0% leading - 20% draw - 80% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 20% draw - 40% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 1

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

Energie Cottbus
ScoredConceded
5
3
0-15
3
3
16-30
5
5
31-45
5
1
46-60
9
5
61-75
6
7
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.

Viktoria Köln
ScoredConceded
3
2
0-15
2
5
16-30
4
5
31-45
2
5
46-60
3
3
61-75
9
1
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +8 - wins late phases.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

3.37
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.8 : 1.6
Estimated goal split
home : away
108%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
60%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-100%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
70%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
3%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 33 matches
2-3
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Energie Cottbus

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.24
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.36
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-0.4 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.49
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-0.13
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
132%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
110%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.13
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.5
Late goals
18% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 15% come in the first quarter-hour.
18%

Viktoria Köln

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.01
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.14
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-1.5 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.03
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.11
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
105%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
84%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.33
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.3
Late goals
39% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 13% come in the first quarter-hour.
39%

* 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 contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (3. Liga).

Teams vs league

Energie CottbusLigaViktoria Köln
Average goals per game 3.803.13 2.93
Both teams scored 67%64% 53%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 80%62% 60%
Clean sheets 20%22% 33%
Goal before half-time 73%75% 80%
Goal after half-time 100%85% 73%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

3.13
Average goals per game
64%
Both teams scored
62%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
22%
Clean sheets
1.67
Home goals / game
1.46
Away goals / game
+14%
Home attack advantage
+13%
Home defensive advantage
+13%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
75%
1 goal
42%
2 goals
13%
3 goals
2%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
85%
1 goal
56%
2 goals
28%
3 goals
10%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. Viktoria KölnGoalLex-Tyger Lobinger
  2. Viktoria KölnYellow cardMeiko Sponsel
  3. Viktoria KölnYellow cardEduardo dos Santos Haesler
  4. Energie CottbusYellow cardMoritz Hannemann
  5. Viktoria KölnYellow cardLex-Tyger Lobinger
  6. Viktoria KölnRed cardFlorian Engelhardt
  7. Energie CottbusGoalTolcay Cigerci
  8. Viktoria KölnGoalTim KlossAssist: Leonhard Münst
  9. Viktoria KölnSubstitutionOn: Leander Nicolas PoppOff: David Otto
  10. Energie CottbusGoalErik EngelhardtAssist: Simon Straudi
  11. Energie CottbusYellow cardDominik Pelivan
  12. Energie CottbusGoalAnderson-Lenda LucoquiAssist: Tolcay Cigerci
  13. Energie CottbusSubstitutionOn: Anderson-Lenda LucoquiOff: Tim Campulka
  14. Viktoria KölnSubstitutionOn: Robin VelascoOff: Leonhard Münst
  15. Energie CottbusYellow cardNyamekye Awortwie-Grant
  16. Energie CottbusYellow cardAnderson-Lenda Lucoqui

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.

Timon Oliver SchulzMatches officiated: 11
5.73Cards per match
0Penalties per match
1 / X / 291%Home wins9%Draws0%Away wins

FAQ

What was the result of Energie Cottbus vs Viktoria Köln?

The 3. Liga match finished Energie Cottbus 3:2 Viktoria Köln. 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 Viktoria Köln?

Energie Cottbus score 2.20 goals per game on average and Viktoria Köln 1.53. The 3. Liga average is 3.13 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 62% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Energie Cottbus's matches and 53% of Viktoria Köln's.

What form are Energie Cottbus and Viktoria Köln in?

Over the last 5 games Energie Cottbus have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Viktoria Köln 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Energie Cottbus vs Viktoria Köln?

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.