Saarbrucken vs Energie Cottbus: match statistics
Energie Cottbus leads the table and demonstrates significantly better form than Saarbrucken, who sit in 15th place. The visitors have averaged 2 points per game in their last 5 outings, winning 3 times, while the hosts are enduring a disastrous winless streak in their last 5 matches (0 wins, 0.4 points per game). Cottbus boasts a 56% away win rate and superior offensive statistics (42 goals this season vs 29). Although Saarbrucken has a decent home record (44% home wins), their current form and the gap in quality favor the visitors. While xG statistics are balanced, the psychological edge and league standing give Energie Cottbus a real chance of securing all three points.
Saarbrucken vs Energie Cottbus: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Saarbrucken played against Energie Cottbus in 3. Liga (Germany). The game was played on January 17, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Saarbrucken has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.40 points per game. Energie Cottbus has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Saarbrucken scores 1.53 goals per game and allows 1.63. Energie Cottbus scores 2.21 and allows 1.74. Games in this league average 3.15 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 79% of Saarbrucken's games and 74% of Energie Cottbus's. The Over 2.5 rates are 58% and 84%, compared with league averages of 64% for BTTS and 63% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Energie Cottbus has the higher season xG average, 1.70 to 1.40 per game. Saarbrucken takes 10.7 shots per game, while Energie Cottbus takes 13.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Saarbrucken leads at halftime in 37% of its games and scores 0.63 goals per game after halftime. Energie Cottbus leads at halftime in 42% and scores 1.37 after halftime.
When the teams score
Saarbrucken's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (8 goals). For Energie Cottbus, it is minutes 61-75 (11 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 63% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 6.00 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 leads the table and demonstrates significantly better form than Saarbrucken, who sit in 15th place. The visitors have averaged 2 points per game in their last 5 outings, winning 3 times, while the hosts are enduring a disastrous winless streak in their last 5 matches (0 wins, 0.4 points per game). Cottbus boasts a 56% away win rate and superior offensive statistics (42 goals this season vs 29). Although Saarbrucken has a decent home record (44% home wins), their current form and the gap in quality favor the visitors. While xG statistics are balanced, the psychological edge and league standing give Energie Cottbus a real chance of securing all 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
| Saarbrucken | Energie Cottbus | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 43% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 0.38 |
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 400% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / game - Saarbrucken · 2 pts / game - Energie Cottbus
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 44% better for: goals scored per game.
1.53 goals / game - Saarbrucken · 2.21 goals / game - Energie Cottbus
Saarbrucken is 7% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.63 goals / game - Saarbrucken · 1.74 goals / game - Energie Cottbus
Saarbrucken scores in 79% of games (15 of 19 meczów), while Energie Cottbus keeps a clean sheet in 16% (3 of 19 meczów).
Energie Cottbus scores in 89% of games (17 of 19 meczów), while Saarbrucken keeps a clean sheet in 5% (1 of 19 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 - Saarbrucken
Over / Under - Energie Cottbus
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 15% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.37 pts / game - Saarbrucken · 1.58 pts / game - Energie Cottbus
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Saarbrucken - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 37% of games and wins 26%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Energie Cottbus - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 42% of games and wins 58%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 3.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 80% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 0% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -1 |
* 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 0-15 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
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.
* 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
Saarbrucken
Energie Cottbus
* 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
| Saarbrucken | Liga | Energie Cottbus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 3.16 | 3.15 | ▲ 3.95 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 79% | 64% | ▲ 74% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 58% | 63% | ▲ 84% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 5% | 21% | ▼ 16% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 84% | 75% | ▲ 79% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 74% | 84% | ▲ 100% |
^ 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 Saarbrucken's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Energie Cottbus. Games average 6.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Saarbrucken vs Energie Cottbus?
The 3. Liga match finished Saarbrucken 1:1 Energie Cottbus. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Saarbrucken vs Energie Cottbus?
Saarbrucken score 1.53 goals per game on average and Energie Cottbus 2.21. The 3. Liga average is 3.15 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 63% of games. Both teams score in 79% of Saarbrucken's matches and 74% of Energie Cottbus's.
What form are Saarbrucken and Energie Cottbus in?
Over the last 5 games Saarbrucken have a 0-2-3 record (0.40 points per game) and Energie Cottbus 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Saarbrucken vs Energie Cottbus?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Saarbrucken vs Energie Cottbus: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.