Energie Cottbus vs Hansa Rostock: match statistics
Energie Cottbus sits 2nd in the table and displays solid home form with a 57% win rate, although their last five matches have yielded only 1.8 PPG with three draws. Hansa Rostock, currently 4th, distinguishes itself with superior defensive efficiency in away games (averaging 0.92 goals conceded) and higher possession (55%). The visitors boast an impressive 46% clean sheet rate on the road, making them a difficult opponent. xG statistics are evenly matched (1.75 for the hosts vs 1.68 for the guests), and the goal difference for both teams is similar (12 vs 13). Given Cottbus's recent string of draws and Hansa's defensive solidity, a close encounter is expected, with a slight edge to the hosts due to home advantage.
Energie Cottbus vs Hansa Rostock: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Energie Cottbus played Hansa Rostock in 3. Liga (Germany). The match was played on 7 March 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Current form
Energie Cottbus: 2-3-0, 1.80 points/match. Hansa Rostock: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Energie Cottbus scores 1.96 and concedes 1.44 goals per match. Hansa Rostock scores 1.74 and concedes 1.15. League average: 3.10 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Energie Cottbus 74%, Hansa Rostock 52%. Over 2.5: Energie Cottbus 74%, Hansa Rostock 63%. League level: BTTS 63%, Over 2.5 63%.
xG, shots and style
Hansa Rostock has higher xG: 1.85 vs 1.71. Energie Cottbus: 13.7 shots per match, Hansa Rostock: 15.4.
Match halves
Energie Cottbus: half-time lead 44%, second-half goals 1.11. Hansa Rostock: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.89.
Goals by minute
Energie Cottbus: 61-75 (12 goals). Hansa Rostock: 76-90+ (11 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
3. Liga: 3.10 goals per match, BTTS 63%, Over 2.5 63%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 4.00, BTTS 100%.
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 sits 2nd in the table and displays solid home form with a 57% win rate, although their last five matches have yielded only 1.8 PPG with three draws. Hansa Rostock, currently 4th, distinguishes itself with superior defensive efficiency in away games (averaging 0.92 goals conceded) and higher possession (55%). The visitors boast an impressive 46% clean sheet rate on the road, making them a difficult opponent. xG statistics are evenly matched (1.75 for the hosts vs 1.68 for the guests), and the goal difference for both teams is similar (12 vs 13). Given Cottbus's recent string of draws and Hansa's defensive solidity, a close encounter is expected, with a slight edge to the hosts due to home advantage.
View the statistical overviewHalf-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
| Energie Cottbus | Hansa Rostock | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 43% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.32 |
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 form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Energie Cottbus is 13% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / match - Energie Cottbus · 1.6 pts / match - Hansa Rostock
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 13% better for: goals scored per match.
1.96 goals / match - Energie Cottbus · 1.74 goals / match - Hansa Rostock
Hansa Rostock is 25% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.44 goals / match - Energie Cottbus · 1.15 goals / match - Hansa Rostock
Energie Cottbus scores in 85% of matches (23 of 27 matches), while Hansa Rostock keeps a clean sheet in 33% (9 of 27 matches).
Hansa Rostock scores in 78% of matches (21 of 27 matches), while Energie Cottbus keeps a clean sheet in 19% (5 of 27 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 - Energie Cottbus
Over / Under - Hansa Rostock
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 12% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.7 pts / match - Energie Cottbus · 1.52 pts / match - Hansa Rostock
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Energie Cottbus - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 44% of matches and wins 56%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Hansa Rostock - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 44%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -1 |
* 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 61-75 (12 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - 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
Energie Cottbus
Hansa Rostock
* 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
| Energie Cottbus | Liga | Hansa Rostock | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.41 | 3.10 | ▼ 2.89 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 74% | 63% | ▼ 52% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 74% | 63% | • 63% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 19% | 22% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 74% | 76% | ▼ 74% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 89% | 83% | ▼ 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
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.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Energie Cottbus 1 - 0 - 0 Hansa Rostock. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Energie Cottbus vs Hansa Rostock?
The 3. Liga match finished Energie Cottbus 0:0 Hansa Rostock. 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 Hansa Rostock?
Energie Cottbus score 1.96 goals per game on average and Hansa Rostock 1.74. The 3. Liga average is 3.10 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 63% of games. Both teams score in 74% of Energie Cottbus's matches and 52% of Hansa Rostock's.
What form are Energie Cottbus and Hansa Rostock in?
Over the last 5 games Energie Cottbus have a 2-3-0 record (1.80 points per game) and Hansa Rostock 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Energie Cottbus vs Hansa Rostock?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Energie Cottbus vs Hansa Rostock: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.