Energie Cottbus vs Hoffenheim II: match statistics
Energie Cottbus displays solid home form with a 64% win rate at their home ground and an impressive average of 2.55 goals scored per game. The hosts occupy a high 2nd position in the table and boast a positive goal difference of +10 in home matches. Hoffenheim II exhibits weaker away form with a 50% loss rate on the road and only 40% wins, conceding an average of 1.9 goals per match. The recent form of both teams is balanced (1.6 vs 1.4 PPG), but Cottbus's home advantage and xG statistics (1.74 vs 1.7 with better defensive xGA 1.49 vs 1.66) favor the hosts. We anticipate a balanced yet offensive encounter where Energie Cottbus will capitalize on their home turf to secure three points.
Energie Cottbus vs Hoffenheim II: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Energie Cottbus played Hoffenheim II in 3. Liga (Germany). The match was played on 31 January 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Current form
Energie Cottbus: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match. Hoffenheim II: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Energie Cottbus scores 2.14 and concedes 1.67 goals per match. Hoffenheim II scores 2.00 and concedes 1.62. League average: 3.15 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Energie Cottbus 76%, Hoffenheim II 71%. Over 2.5: Energie Cottbus 81%, Hoffenheim II 71%. League level: BTTS 63%, Over 2.5 64%.
xG, shots and style
Hoffenheim II has higher xG: 1.86 vs 1.67. Energie Cottbus: 13.4 shots per match, Hoffenheim II: 14.9.
Match halves
Energie Cottbus: half-time lead 48%, second-half goals 1.24. Hoffenheim II: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 1.00.
Goals by minute
Energie Cottbus: 61-75 (11 goals). Hoffenheim II: 0-15 (10 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
3. Liga: 3.15 goals per match, BTTS 63%, Over 2.5 64%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 5.00, 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 displays solid home form with a 64% win rate at their home ground and an impressive average of 2.55 goals scored per game. The hosts occupy a high 2nd position in the table and boast a positive goal difference of +10 in home matches. Hoffenheim II exhibits weaker away form with a 50% loss rate on the road and only 40% wins, conceding an average of 1.9 goals per match. The recent form of both teams is balanced (1.6 vs 1.4 PPG), but Cottbus's home advantage and xG statistics (1.74 vs 1.7 with better defensive xGA 1.49 vs 1.66) favor the hosts. We anticipate a balanced yet offensive encounter where Energie Cottbus will capitalize on their home turf to secure three points.
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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 | Hoffenheim II | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 43% | 44% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 0.30 |
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 14% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / match - Energie Cottbus · 1.4 pts / match - Hoffenheim II
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 7% better for: goals scored per match.
2.14 goals / match - Energie Cottbus · 2 goals / match - Hoffenheim II
Energie Cottbus scores in 90% of matches (19 of 21 matches), while Hoffenheim II keeps a clean sheet in 24% (5 of 21 matches).
Hoffenheim II scores in 90% of matches (19 of 21 matches), while Energie Cottbus keeps a clean sheet in 14% (3 of 21 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 - Hoffenheim II
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 20% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.71 pts / match - Energie Cottbus · 1.43 pts / match - Hoffenheim II
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Energie Cottbus - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 48% of matches and wins 57%. 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.
Hoffenheim II - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 43%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.40 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +4 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | 0 |
* 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 (11 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (10 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (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
Hoffenheim II
* 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 | Hoffenheim II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.81 | 3.15 | ▲ 3.62 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 76% | 63% | ▲ 71% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 81% | 64% | ▲ 71% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 14% | 22% | ▲ 24% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 81% | 75% | ▲ 81% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 95% | 84% | ▼ 76% |
^ 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
Previous meeting: Energie Cottbus 0 - 0 - 1 Hoffenheim II. Average goals 5.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Energie Cottbus vs Hoffenheim II?
The 3. Liga match finished Energie Cottbus 3:1 Hoffenheim II. 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 Hoffenheim II?
Energie Cottbus score 2.14 goals per game on average and Hoffenheim II 2.00. 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 71% of Hoffenheim II's.
What form are Energie Cottbus and Hoffenheim II in?
Over the last 5 games Energie Cottbus have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Hoffenheim II 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Energie Cottbus vs Hoffenheim II?
The statistical background for Energie Cottbus vs Hoffenheim II — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.