Very strong pick · fair odds 1.21 · bookmaker 1.20 · Won ✓
10/10Rating
1.20Odds
Picks by market
ResultArminia Bielefeld to win ✓58% · @1.70
Double chanceArminia Bielefeld or draw ✓83% · @1.20
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗63% · @1.53
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓82% · @1.20
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.20
Arminia Bielefeld vs Energie Cottbus: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
12:30 WAT, Sunday 16 August: Arminia Bielefeld v Energie Cottbus in the 2. Bundesliga, played at Schüco-Arena. In the table, Arminia Bielefeld are 6th, upper half, on 17 points after 11 matches; Energie Cottbus are 12th (lower half) with 11.
Current form
Arminia Bielefeld, last 5: LDWLW Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to Karlsruher SC, away. The attack is flying at 2.7 goals per game.
Energie Cottbus, last 5: WLWLW Their latest outing: 3–1 win over Hannover 96, at home. 2.2 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Arminia Bielefeld 2.2 xG, Energie Cottbus 1.1 xG – a total near 3.3. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 62% and GG at 63%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Arminia Bielefeld 58%, draw 24%, Energie Cottbus 17%.
Lower-risk option: Arminia Bielefeld or draw (83%) at 1.20.
GG/NG: GG (63%) at 1.53.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Arminia Bielefeld or draw (83%, odds 1.20). Most likely score in line with that pick: Arminia Bielefeld 2–1 Energie Cottbus. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Arminia Bielefeld58%fair 1.72 · @1.70
Draw24%fair 4.09 · @3.90
Energie Cottbus17%fair 5.76 · @4.33
3.30Expected goals
2.15Arminia Bielefeld xG
1.15Energie Cottbus xG
63%Both score
62%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–110%
1–19%
2–09%
1–08%
3–17%
3–06%
From our goals model: Arminia Bielefeld 2.2 – 1.1 Energie Cottbus expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Arminia Bielefeld to win✓
58%
1.72
1.70
Double chance
Arminia Bielefeld or draw✓
83%
1.21
1.20
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
63%
1.58
1.53
Draw no bet
Arminia Bielefeld (draw no bet)✓
77%
1.30
–
Asian handicap
Arminia Bielefeld -0.5 (Asian handicap)✓
60%
1.66
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
82%
1.23
1.20
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
62%
1.61
1.57
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
59%
1.68
1.55
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
77%
1.30
1.22
First team to score
Arminia Bielefeld to score first✓
63%
1.59
–
Half-time result
Arminia Bielefeld ahead at half-time✓
45%
2.22
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Arminia Bielefeld / FT Arminia Bielefeld✓
39%
2.58
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
10%
10.20
–
Recent results
Arminia Bielefeld – last 6
LDWLWW
8 Aug
@ Karlsruher SC
1–2
L
25 Jul
vs MSV Duisburg
1–1
D
18 Jul
@ Bologna
4–0
W
14 Jul
@ Imst
0–10
L
8 Jul
@ FC Gutersloh
3–0
W
2 Jul
@ Peckeloh
7–3
W
2.7Scored / game
2.7Conceded / game
50%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Energie Cottbus – last 6
WLWLWD
9 Aug
vs Hannover 96
3–1
W
1 Aug
vs Werder Bremen
2–4
L
25 Jul
@ Dynamo Dresden
2–1
W
15 Jul
vs Mlada Boleslav
2–4
L
4 Jul
vs Hertha BSC II
3–1
W
3 Jul
vs Altglienicke
1–1
D
2.2Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Arminia Bielefeld and Energie Cottbus.
What is the prediction for Arminia Bielefeld vs Energie Cottbus?
Our pick is Arminia Bielefeld or draw with a 83% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win Arminia Bielefeld vs Energie Cottbus?
On our numbers Arminia Bielefeld have a 58% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Energie Cottbus 17%.
How many goals will there be in Arminia Bielefeld vs Energie Cottbus?
We expect about 3.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 62% likely and both teams score 63% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Arminia Bielefeld vs Energie Cottbus?
Our predicted score is Arminia Bielefeld 2–1 Energie Cottbus, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.3 goals in total.
When is Arminia Bielefeld vs Energie Cottbus?
Arminia Bielefeld vs Energie Cottbus (2. Bundesliga) kicks off on Sunday 16 August 2026 at 12:30 (West Africa Time) at Schüco-Arena.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
