Energie Cottbus
2. Bundesliga · 2026Energie Cottbus vs VfL Bochum 1848 · 2. Bundesliga
Season
Season averages, with the sample size beside each metric.
- Goals scored
- 2.33–0.83
- Expected goals
- 1.86–1.43
- Shots
- 17.5–17.5
- Possession
- 53.3%–54%
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What the record shows
The retained record does not give either club a clear edge on the metrics that clear the gates. The closest thing to a difference: vfL Bochum 1848's last-five goals scored average is above their season average. Limitation: At least one team lacks a recent completed match near this fixture cutoff.
VfL Bochum 1848's recent record differs from the season
weakVfL Bochum 1848's last-five goals scored average is above their season average.
Evidence and caveat
Comparison: An unweighted last-five average is compared with the unweighted season average.
Window: last_5 versus season
| Metric | Last 5 | Season | Baseline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals for | 1 goal/match | 0.83 goals/match | 1.5 goals/match |
Caveat: Five matches are sensitive to opponent mix and isolated match states.
Both teams have elevated fouls records
weakEach team's season fouls average is above the competition baseline.
Evidence and caveat
Comparison: Both team averages are compared with the same competition baseline.
Window: season
| Metric | Energie Cottbus | VfL Bochum 1848 | Baseline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 13.5 fouls/match | 13 fouls/match | 11.5 fouls/match |
Caveat: A shared historical pattern is descriptive and may not repeat in one fixture.
VfL Bochum 1848 show a distinct attacking-volume record
weakVfL Bochum 1848's shot volume and the opposing shot-allowance context sit above their competition baselines.
Evidence and caveat
Comparison: Team shot volume is paired with the opponent's recorded shot allowance.
Window: season
| Metric | Energie Cottbus | VfL Bochum 1848 | Baseline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shots | 17.5 shots/match | 17.5 shots/match | 15.3 shots/match |
| Shots against | 17.3 shots/match | 13.2 shots/match | 15.6 shots/match |
Caveat: Shot volume describes activity; it does not establish finishing quality or a match outcome.
Metric comparison
Team comparison
Season averages, with the sample size beside each metric.
Season: Energie Cottbus favored in 4 of 13 directional metrics · VfL Bochum 1848 in 6 · 3 too close
Window
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Last 5
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Home–Away
Competition percentiles describe recorded style; they do not rank likely outcomes.
Possession control
Relative share of recorded possession within the competition.
Attacking volume
Recorded shot and scoring volume, expressed as competition percentiles.
Defensive resistance
Lower recorded scoring and shot allowance produces a higher descriptive percentile.
Directness proxy
Shots per possession point; a descriptive transition/directness proxy, not an outcome score.
Physicality
Recorded fouls and cards relative to competition peers.
Set-piece relevance
Corner volume relative to competition peers.
Tempo and pressure proxy
Combined event-volume percentiles for shots, corners and fouls.
- Rest before fixture · Both teams: 40.3 days
- Matches in previous 14 days · Both teams: 0 matches
Energie Cottbus / VfL Bochum 1848
Evidence quality
How much supports this analysis
- At least one team lacks a recent completed match near this fixture cutoff.
Known unknowns
- Lineups, injuries, suspensions and tactical changes are not available in the retained dataset.
- Some metrics are unavailable or below their observation minimum: cards.
- The nearest completed-match evidence is stale relative to this fixture cutoff.
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