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 played Energie Cottbus in 3. Liga (Germany). The match was played on 3 March 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Current form
Stuttgart II: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match. Energie Cottbus: 2-3-0, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Stuttgart II scores 1.23 and concedes 1.62 goals per match. Energie Cottbus scores 1.96 and concedes 1.46. League average: 3.13 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Stuttgart II 62%, Energie Cottbus 73%. Over 2.5: Stuttgart II 65%, Energie Cottbus 73%. League level: BTTS 64%, Over 2.5 63%.
xG, shots and style
Energie Cottbus has higher xG: 1.69 vs 1.55. Stuttgart II: 13.4 shots per match, Energie Cottbus: 13.5.
Match halves
Stuttgart II: half-time lead 31%, second-half goals 0.50. Energie Cottbus: half-time lead 46%, second-half goals 1.08.
Goals by minute
Stuttgart II: 16-30 (10 goals). Energie Cottbus: 61-75 (11 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
3. Liga: 3.13 goals per match, BTTS 64%, Over 2.5 63%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 5.00, BTTS 0%.
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 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.
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
| Stuttgart II | Energie Cottbus | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 42% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.34 |
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 50% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Stuttgart II · 1.8 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 59% better for: goals scored per match.
1.23 goals / match - Stuttgart II · 1.96 goals / match - Energie Cottbus
Energie Cottbus is 11% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.62 goals / match - Stuttgart II · 1.46 goals / match - Energie Cottbus
Stuttgart II scores in 69% of matches (18 of 26 matches), while Energie Cottbus keeps a clean sheet in 19% (5 of 26 matches).
Energie Cottbus scores in 85% of matches (22 of 26 matches), while Stuttgart II keeps a clean sheet in 15% (4 of 26 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 22% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.42 pts / match - Stuttgart II · 1.73 pts / match - Energie Cottbus
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Stuttgart II - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 31% of matches and wins 38%. 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 46% of matches and wins 54%. 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 | 1.60 | 0.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 1.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 0% |
| No goal | 60% | 100% |
| Goal difference | +4 | -9 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +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 16-30 (10 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -8 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (11 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - 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 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 | ▼ 2.85 | 3.13 | ▲ 3.42 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 62% | 64% | ▲ 73% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 65% | 63% | ▲ 73% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 15% | 21% | ▼ 19% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 65% | 76% | • 77% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 88% | 84% | ▲ 88% |
^ 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: 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 1.23 goals per game on average and Energie Cottbus 1.96. The 3. Liga average is 3.13 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 63% of games. Both teams score in 62% of Stuttgart II's matches and 73% of Energie Cottbus's.
What form are Stuttgart II and Energie Cottbus in?
Over the last 5 games Stuttgart II have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Energie Cottbus 2-3-0 (1.80 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.