Energie Cottbus vs FC St. Pauli: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Sunday 20 September the 2. Bundesliga brings Energie Cottbus against FC St. Pauli at Stadion der Freundschaft. Kick-off: 12:30 WAT. In the table, Energie Cottbus are 12th, lower half, on 11 points after 11 matches; FC St. Pauli are 9th (upper half) with 12. Only 1 point split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Energie Cottbus, last 5: WDLLL Their latest outing: 3–0 win over Karlsruher SC, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. 2.2 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
FC St. Pauli, last 5: WDLLD Their latest outing: 1–0 win over VfL Wolfsburg, at home. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.5 conceded per game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Energie Cottbus 1.8 xG, FC St. Pauli 2.1 xG – a total near 3.9. That is an open game on paper: 75% for three or more goals, 71% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Energie Cottbus 35%, draw 21%, FC St. Pauli 44%.
GG/NG: GG (71%) at 1.40.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (71%, odds 1.40). Most likely score in line with that pick: Energie Cottbus 1–2 FC St. Pauli. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Energie Cottbus35%fair 2.84 · @3.00
Draw21%fair 4.80 · @3.60
FC St. Pauli44%fair 2.28 · @2.10
3.90Expected goals
1.84Energie Cottbus xG
2.06FC St. Pauli xG
71%Both score
75%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–28%
1–18%
2–27%
2–17%
1–35%
2–35%
From our goals model: Energie Cottbus 1.8 – 2.1 FC St. Pauli 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
FC St. Pauli to win✗
44%
2.28
2.10
Double chance
Either team to win✗
79%
1.26
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
71%
1.41
1.40
Draw no bet
FC St. Pauli (draw no bet)
55%
1.80
–
Asian handicap
Energie Cottbus +1 (Asian handicap)✓
69%
1.44
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
90%
1.11
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
75%
1.34
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✗
55%
1.83
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
65%
1.54
–
First team to score
FC St. Pauli to score first✗
52%
1.93
–
Half-time result
FC St. Pauli ahead at half-time✗
36%
2.79
–
Half-time / full-time
HT FC St. Pauli / FT FC St. Pauli✗
27%
3.69
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
8%
12.65
–
Recent results
Energie Cottbus – last 6
WDLLLW
13 Sep
@ Karlsruher SC
3–0
W
5 Sep
@ VfL Wolfsburg
4–4
D
29 Aug
vs SpVgg Greuther Fürth
3–4
L
22 Aug
vs FC Augsburg
0–2
L
16 Aug
@ Arminia Bielefeld
0–3
L
9 Aug
vs Hannover 96
3–1
W
2.2Scored / game
2.3Conceded / game
50%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
FC St. Pauli – last 6
WDLLDD
12 Sep
vs VfL Wolfsburg
1–0
W
4 Sep
@ Arminia Bielefeld
2–2
D
30 Aug
vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern
1–2
L
23 Aug
@ Rot-Weiß Essen
0–2
L
14 Aug
@ Holstein Kiel
2–2
D
9 Aug
vs SpVgg Greuther Fürth
1–1
D
1.2Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
67%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Energie Cottbus and FC St. Pauli.
What is the prediction for Energie Cottbus vs FC St. Pauli?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 71% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.40.
Who will win Energie Cottbus vs FC St. Pauli?
On our numbers Energie Cottbus have a 35% chance of winning, the draw 21% and FC St. Pauli 44%.
How many goals will there be in Energie Cottbus vs FC St. Pauli?
We expect about 3.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 75% likely and both teams score 71% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Energie Cottbus vs FC St. Pauli?
Our predicted score is Energie Cottbus 1–2 FC St. Pauli, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.9 goals in total.
When is Energie Cottbus vs FC St. Pauli?
Energie Cottbus vs FC St. Pauli (2. Bundesliga) kicks off on Sunday 20 September 2026 at 12:30 (West Africa Time) at Stadion der Freundschaft.
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.
