Stuttgart II vs Energie Cottbus: match statistics
Energie Cottbus sits in second position in the table and presents significantly better form than Stuttgart II, who occupy 12th place. The visitors remain unbeaten in their last five matches (2 wins, 3 draws) and have gained 1.8 points per match, while the hosts have won only 2 of their last 5 meetings, conceding an average of 2 goals per match. Stuttgart II has a goal difference of 0 in home matches, while Cottbus boasts a positive balance (+1) on the road. xG statistics are close for both teams, but Cottbus's higher efficiency (13% shot conversion vs 11% for the hosts) and better defense (25% clean sheets away) favor the visitors. Taking all factors into account, Energie Cottbus has a clear advantage and should claim the full set of points in this clash.
Stuttgart II vs Energie Cottbus: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Stuttgart II play Energie Cottbus in 3. Liga (Germany). The match date is 3 March 2026 at 19:00. Final score: 1:2.
Current form
Stuttgart II: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Energie Cottbus: 4-0-1, 2.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Stuttgart II scores 1.50 and concedes 1.82 goals per match. Energie Cottbus scores 1.89 and concedes 1.34. League average: 3.21 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Stuttgart II 71%, Energie Cottbus 66%. Over 2.5: Stuttgart II 71%, Energie Cottbus 68%. League level: BTTS 64%, Over 2.5 64%.
xG, shots and style
Energie Cottbus has higher xG: 1.68 vs 1.60. Stuttgart II: 13.5 shots per match, Energie Cottbus: 13.9.
Match halves
Stuttgart II: half-time lead 26%, second-half goals 0.87. Energie Cottbus: half-time lead 42%, second-half goals 1.08.
Goals by minute
Stuttgart II: 46-60 (14 goals). Energie Cottbus: 76-90+ (17 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
3. Liga: 3.21 goals per match, BTTS 64%, Over 2.5 64%.
Head-to-head
1 H2H matches: 0-0-1. Average goals 5.00, BTTS 0%.
Match description
Energie Cottbus sits in second position in the table and presents significantly better form than Stuttgart II, who occupy 12th place. The visitors remain unbeaten in their last five matches (2 wins, 3 draws) and have gained 1.8 points per match, while the hosts have won only 2 of their last 5 meetings, conceding an average of 2 goals per match. Stuttgart II has a goal difference of 0 in home matches, while Cottbus boasts a positive balance (+1) on the road. xG statistics are close for both teams, but Cottbus's higher efficiency (13% shot conversion vs 11% for the hosts) and better defense (25% clean sheets away) favor the visitors. Taking all factors into account, Energie Cottbus has a clear advantage and should claim the full set of points in this clash.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Stuttgart II | Energie Cottbus | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.35 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Energie Cottbus is 200% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Stuttgart II · 2.4 pts / match - 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 26% better for: goals scored per match.
1.5 goals / match - Stuttgart II · 1.89 goals / match - Energie Cottbus
Energie Cottbus is 36% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.82 goals / match - Stuttgart II · 1.34 goals / match - Energie Cottbus
Stuttgart II scores in 79% of matches (30 of 38 matches), while Energie Cottbus keeps a clean sheet in 26% (10 of 38 matches).
Energie Cottbus scores in 84% of matches (32 of 38 matches), while Stuttgart II keeps a clean sheet in 13% (5 of 38 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Stuttgart II
Over / Under — Energie Cottbus
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 29% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.26 pts / match - Stuttgart II · 1.63 pts / match - Energie Cottbus
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Stuttgart II - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 26% of matches and wins 34%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.7 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Energie Cottbus - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 42% of matches and wins 55%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 2.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| Average goals in match | 2.2 | 4.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 80% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 0% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +5 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (14 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (19). Late-goal balance (76-90): -8 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (17 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (13). 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Stuttgart II
Energie Cottbus
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (3. Liga).
Teams vs league
| Stuttgart II | Liga | Energie Cottbus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.32 | 3.21 | • 3.24 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 71% | 64% | ▲ 66% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 71% | 64% | ▲ 68% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 13% | 21% | ▲ 26% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 63% | 77% | ▼ 74% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 92% | 83% | ▲ 87% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Stuttgart II 0 - 0 - 1 Energie Cottbus. Average goals 5.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Stuttgart II vs Energie Cottbus?
The 3. Liga match finished Stuttgart II 1:2 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 Stuttgart II vs Energie Cottbus?
Stuttgart II score 1.50 goals per game on average and Energie Cottbus 1.89. The 3. Liga average is 3.21 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 64% of games. Both teams score in 71% of Stuttgart II's matches and 66% of Energie Cottbus's.
What form are Stuttgart II and Energie Cottbus in?
Over the last 5 games Stuttgart II have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Energie Cottbus 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Stuttgart II vs Energie Cottbus?
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.